Luxury boat rental to Rosario Islands
Choose this luxury private speedboat rental in Cartagena if you want a premium 29-foot sport boat for a small group, with captain, assistant, fuel, onboard comfort amenities, and flexible routes to the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, Cartagena Bay, or a sunset cruise. This private charter is ideal for couples, families, friends, and small groups who want a comfortable, personalized way to explore Cartagena’s Caribbean waters.
Luxury 29ft Private Speedboat Rental in Cartagena
Explore Cartagena’s Caribbean waters aboard a private 29-foot Singlar sport boat designed for small groups who want comfort, performance, and flexibility. This private rental departs from Club Náutico Cartagena in the Manga neighborhood, so guests do not need to pay the La Bodeguita tourist pier tax.
For a full-day charter, your route may include the Rosario Islands, Barú, Isla Grande, Cholón, Playa Azul, Playa Libre, swimming stops, areas suitable for snorkeling, or beach club and restaurant stops. For a shorter evening experience, the 2-hour Sunset Bay Tour focuses on Cartagena Bay, skyline views, and a relaxed private cruise close to the city.
This is a private boat rental, not a shared tour. The route can be planned around your group’s preferences, while the captain keeps the day realistic and safe based on the selected option, marine conditions, timing, and official maritime instructions.
What's included?
- Private 29-foot Singlar sport boat rental for your group.
- Professional captain and onboard assistant.
- Fuel for the confirmed route, according to the selected rental option.
- Departure from Club Náutico Cartagena in the Manga neighborhood.
- No La Bodeguita tourist pier tax required for this departure point.
- Maximum capacity of 8 passengers for comfort and safety.
- Cooler with ice for guest drinks and snacks.
- Snorkeling masks, subject to availability and suitable sea visibility.
- Premium towels for use during the experience.
- Floaters for relaxed swimming stops, subject to sea conditions and captain instructions.
- Freshwater shower on board for rinsing after swimming or snorkeling.
- Rockford Marine sound system with Bluetooth connectivity.
- Swim ladder for easier access in and out of the water.
Sea La Vie I – Twin 150HP
- 29-foot Singlar sport boat with twin 150HP outboard motors.
- Optimized for stronger engine performance, faster transit, and full-day island routes across open channels.
- Includes the same premium amenities as Sea La Vie II: marine audio, freshwater shower, towels, cooler with ice, floaters, and snorkeling masks.
Sea La Vie II – Twin 115HP
- 29-foot Singlar sport boat with twin 115HP outboard motors.
- Ideal for smooth, efficient coastal cruising, island hopping, Cartagena Bay routes, and relaxed sunset experiences.
- Includes the same premium amenities as Sea La Vie I: marine audio, freshwater shower, towels, cooler with ice, floaters, and snorkeling masks.
Not included:
- Ground transportation or hotel transfers to or from Club Náutico Cartagena.
- Food, drinks, cocktails, bottles, snacks, mixers, or catering.
- Beach club entry, restaurant reservations, chairs, beds, minimum consumptions, or island stop fees.
- Extra fuel, extended routes, additional hours, night navigation, or special services not confirmed in advance.
- Bilingual guide unless requested and confirmed separately.
- Tips, personal expenses, sunscreen, waterproof phone cases, water shoes, or personal purchases.
Schedule
- Full-day island charter: Island departures usually begin between 08:30 a.m. and 09:00 a.m. from Club Náutico Cartagena.
- Full-day return: Return to Club Náutico is usually around 04:30 p.m., depending on the selected route and safe harbor navigation guidelines.
- 2-hour Sunset Bay Tour: A shorter Cartagena Bay route focused on evening cruising, skyline views, and a relaxed private boat experience close to the city.
- Flexible route planning: Full-day routes can cover the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, Isla Grande, Playa Azul, Playa Libre, swim stops, or beach clubs based on your preferences.
- Return timing parameters: Actual times may adapt sutilmente to account for afternoon winds, changing wave heights, marina activity, and coast guard clearances.
Private boat schedules, custom swimming anchors, reef visibility, and return paths remain adaptive to ensure guest safety during shifting Caribbean wind speeds, tidal currents, and official harbor master directives.
Important Information
- Private charter: This is a private speedboat rental for your group only. You will not share the boat with other passengers outside your booking.
- Departure point and pier tax: This activity departs from Club Náutico Cartagena in Manga and does not require payment of the La Bodeguita tourist pier tax. Boarding instructions are sent immediately after booking confirmation.
- Maximum capacity: Capacity is strictly limited to 8 passengers to ensure safety parameters, weight balance, and proper seating comfort.
- Sea La Vie I vs Sea La Vie II: Both are 29-foot Singlar sport boats with identical premium amenities. Sea La Vie I has twin 150HP motors for stronger performance, while Sea La Vie II has twin 115HP motors for smooth and efficient cruising.
- Route flexibility: The route can be customized, but final itineraries remain subject to daily fuel allowances, timing, captain approval, and changing open-water navigation parameters.
- Cholón atmosphere: Cholón is known for high-energy music, boats, floating service, and a lively social setting. It is a good fit for groups looking for energy, but not for travelers seeking silence or privacy.
- Snorkeling: Snorkeling masks are included, but ocean reef activities require safe currents and proper visibility. Clear water profiles cannot be guaranteed during unexpected sea swells.
- Food and drinks: Guests are fully welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages, drinks, mixers, and snacks. The cooler with fresh ice is included. Restaurant bookings can be coordinated separately upon request.
- Lunch and island stops: Island lunches, beach club entries, restaurant tables, chairs, daybeds, cabanas, or minimum consumptions are billed independently by the local venues and are not covered in the base rental fee.
- Sunset Bay Tour: The 2-hour sunset option explores the calm interior waters of Cartagena Bay. It does not navigate out to the remote Rosario Islands or Barú lines.
- Weather and maritime safety: Your captain is the ultimate authority on the water. Routes, return hours, or swimming anchors will change if afternoon wind gusts, wave swells, or maritime authority mandates require adjustments for safety.
- Natural conditions: The marine park ecosystems experience natural changes. Water clarity, currents, seasonal seaweed presence, crowd levels, and swimming conditions may vary from day to day.
- What to bring: Bring swimwear, sun protection, sunglasses, waterproof phone protection, drinks, snacks, personal ID, and cash or card for lunch, beach club consumption, tips, or personal purchases.
- Cancellation policy: Private boat rentals follow a stricter cancellation policy than regular shared tours. Free cancellation windows are narrower than standard day tours. Please review the private boat cancellation terms before booking.
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FAQ
Where does the private speedboat depart from?
The boat departs from Club Náutico Cartagena in the Manga neighborhood. Exact meeting details and boarding instructions are sent after booking confirmation.
Do I need to pay a port tax for this activity?
No. Because this boat departs from Club Náutico Cartagena in Manga, guests do not pay the La Bodeguita tourist pier tax.
How many passengers are allowed?
The boat is strictly limited to 8 passengers to ensure safety, comfort, and proper seating during navigation.
What is the difference between Sea La Vie I and Sea La Vie II?
Both vessels are 29-foot Singlar sport boats with similar premium amenities, including Rockford Marine sound systems, freshwater showers, premium towels, floaters, cooler with ice, and snorkeling masks. Sea La Vie I has twin 150HP motors for stronger performance, while Sea La Vie II has twin 115HP motors for smoother and more efficient cruising.
Can we choose the islands we visit?
Yes. This is a private rental, so the route can be planned around your group’s preferences. Popular areas include the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, Isla Grande, Playa Azul, Playa Libre, and Cartagena Bay. Final routing depends on the selected option, marine conditions, captain approval, and official maritime instructions.
Is snorkeling included?
Snorkeling masks are included, but snorkeling depends on visibility, currents, weather, and sea conditions. Clear water or reef visibility cannot be guaranteed.
Can we bring our own drinks and snacks?
Yes. Guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages, drinks, mixers, and snacks. A cooler with ice is included on board.
Are there any extra fees?
This activity does not require payment of the La Bodeguita tourist pier tax. Food, drinks, restaurant stops, beach club consumptions, special route extensions, additional hours, tips, and personal purchases are not included unless specifically confirmed.
Is the Sunset Bay Tour the same as the full-day island rental?
No. The 2-hour Sunset Bay Tour is a shorter private cruise focused on Cartagena Bay and city views. The full-day rental is the option designed for the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, and island stops.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The captain may adjust the route, timing, swim stops, or return if weather, wind, waves, currents, or maritime instructions require changes for safety.
What should guests bring?
traveleres should bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof phone protection, drinks, snacks, personal ID, and cash or card for lunch, beach club consumption, tips, or personal purchases.
