COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular sailing tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Catamaran day trip from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, and two swim stops from the boat.
“We had a great time! The crew was really sweet and happy! The cocktails were tasty! The rosario Islands themselves were not that spectacularbut the experience all in all was great!”
Sail to Tayrona Park from Santa Marta on a comfortable sailboat, with Bahia Concha beach time, snorkel gear, and lunch.
“Fairly old boat and no one spoke english on the entire tour but lunch was great and the guides nice. Beautiful beach!”
Sail from Santa Marta to Tayrona Bay for a beach cove day with snorkeling, SUP, and grilled lunch. One beer included.
“We had an awesome experience on the sailboat trip. From the beginning Ana made sure we were accounted for and in the right group. The staff on the boat made sure we were well hydrated, or lunch orders were prepared, and everything taken care of. The beach was beautiful with light waves and easy to…”
Classic sunset sail from Santa Marta to Taganga Bay with 2 included drinks, great deck photos, and a simple, scenic 2.5-hour outing.
“This experience was not relaxing at all. We expected a smooth, calm sunset sail, but instead it felt like a rollercoaster ride for nearly two hours. The waves were extremely choppy, the guide offered little to no communication, and after sunset they continued going further out into the sea when it was already dark. We…”
Sail from Santa Marta to Tayrona’s Bahia Concha for snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing chances, and a full day on the water.
“The crew was lovely and took good care of us. However, the tour didn't deliver and is quite expensive for what it is. Despite having booked an English tour with what was advertised as a bilingual crew, no one spoke any English and we did not understand any of the information given about the park…”
Open bar sunset cruise in Cartagena with speedboat or catamaran options. 2 hours on the water with skyline views and great value.
“I would give a negative 5 if I could. False advertisement. It’s a small ding boat with a motor. No open bar. Some guy standing around harassing you about beers and water and then throws the beer that you selected in the boat and that’s your open bar. There was chaos Read more”
Private sail in Tayrona from Santa Marta with snorkel gear, a calm cove, and easy swimming off the boat in a 7.5-hour day.
“Terri and Ester are just perfect! They have a nice conversation and make a genuine effort to make your day unique. They will take you to places that are not busy. Snorkeling was amazing!”
Private sail on the Rio de la Plata with mate, tango music, grilled choripán, Malbec wine, and dulce de leche from San Fernando.
“Tango y choripan was a great choice!”
8.5-hour catamaran day from Santa Marta to Tayrona’s Bahia Concha, with snorkeling gear, paddle board, ceviche lunch, and sunset.
“Brilliant day with a very attentive crew to all you needs. If you looking for a great day on catamaran and beach you should definitely book it. We enjoyed a lot the lunch and snorkeling activities.”
Sail Guatapé for 3 hours from Medellín area, with Peñol stone views, hands-on sailing basics, and local snacks by Captain René.
“They just did not show! I was committed so I took bus from Medellin 2 hours each way! They could have canceled and I wouldn't have to wake up at 5 AM Uber bus then they don't show or even take or return my requests. Horrible people do not care of others”
