COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 9 most popular aquariums tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 5-hour boat tour in San Andrés with Rocky Cay and the Rose Cay Aquarium, guided by Cecilia, plus possible Johnny Cay changes.
“Was nothing more then a boat ride to the islands. No tour. And could of gotten a ride for $4 on other boats”
Private pontoon day in San Andrés with mangroves, clear-water swim stops, possible nurse shark sightings, and aquarium-area lunch options.
“What an amazing experience! We got to swim with all sorts of exotic wildlife- starfish, oysters, schools of tropical fish, and even a small shark! We also got to relax on a floating mat as well. Lunch was delicious- but make sure to bring plenty of money- they DO NOT accept credit cards! Captain Jeff…”
A 6-hour combo in Santa Marta: aquarium with dolphin watching, boat taxi rides, typical lunch, and long beach time at Playa Blanca.
Cartagena islands day trip to the Rosario: speedboat panoramas, Oceanarium stop, and a Baru beach lunch around $49.
“Rushed.. not in English although y booked in English..hassling panhandling entire time.. seems more of a scam then tour.. boat ride extremely dangerous.. boat leaking small boat body thrown up in air off seat literally (higher the edge of boat)”
Boat transfer to San Andrés Natural Aquarium with a glass-bottom ride, free time for snorkeling, and time on white sand.
“Apart from the place which would be beautiful but is overcrowded and poorly managed (boats and boats unloading people) the transfer was really badly organized. We booked a departure pier and then they wrote to us to go to another-we had to pay another 5,000 cops each that was not anticipated. At the desk we…”
San Andrés natural aquarium boat tour for about 5 hours: snorkel in calm shallow water, relax on white sand, and see the Sea of Seven Colors.
“Llegamos a la hora y estuvimos esperando en el Puerto como nos habían indicado. Pasada una hora de retraso nos dicen que el barco ya había salido y no llevaron en otro. Lamentable”
Santa Marta combo: aquarium visit with dolphin show, then relax at Playa Blanca with lunch. 10 hours, $68, speedboat included.
“I was left on my own to figure out where to go. The agency did not make the payment so I had to wait longer time. The aquarium is fair and playa Blanca was rocky and had too many people. Would not recommend”
Private 6-hour boat trip in San Andrés with mangrove wildlife, Rose Cay and Haynes Cay swims, aquarium time, and beach stops.
“Captain Alberto came one hour late to the meeting point! The rest of the trip was good. The boat is not fast, but comfortable.”
San Andrés full-day combo with Johnny Cay or the Magic Aquarium, a bay cruise, and a Typical Chiva island loop for $79.
“absolutely awful. It was supposed to be in English and Spanish. They didn't speak a word of English and actually ignored and pushed me aside when I asked for an English translation. I was lost, confused and embarrassed.”
