Private Yacht Rental Cartagena: Cruise Rosario Islands in Luxury
Choose this private yacht rental in Cartagena if you want a premium way to explore the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, and nearby Caribbean waters with a professional crew, spacious powercat-style comfort, flexible route options, and a private vessel for your group. This is a strong fit for celebrations, corporate retreats, bachelor or bachelorette groups, family gatherings, and travelers who want a more elevated private island day.
Customize a Premium Yacht Route to Barú, Cholón, or Islas del Rosario
A private yacht rental offers a more spacious and comfortable way to experience Cartagena’s island area. These powercat-style yachts are designed for groups who want generous social areas, bathrooms, cabins, shade, sound system, and a smoother onboard atmosphere than a smaller speedboat.
Your day can be shaped around the style of your group: a relaxed cruise through Cartagena Bay, swimming near the Rosario Islands, lunch at a beach club, a stop around Barú, or a more social visit to Cholón. The captain helps plan a route that fits the yacht, the group size, the available time, and the conditions on the water that day.
This is a private yacht rental service, not an all-inclusive tour. Food, drinks, catering, premium beverage packages, port tax, transfers, beach club reservations, restaurant consumptions, and additional services are not included unless specifically confirmed in advance.
What's included?
Private Yacht Rental
- Private yacht rental for your group during the confirmed service window.
- Professional crew, including captain and assistant.
- Fuel for the standard Cartagena, Rosario Islands, Barú, or Cholón route according to the confirmed plan.
- Air conditioning, based on the vessel layout.
- Sound system for onboard music, with responsible volume use during the day.
- Travel insurance or navigation insurance according to the operator’s policy.
- Life jackets and mandatory safety equipment for navigation.
- Flexible route planning within Cartagena’s authorized island area.
- Standard departure around 9:00 a.m. and return to Cartagena around 5:00 p.m.
ODYSEA - 43ft Powercat Yacht
- Maximum capacity: up to 25 passengers.
- Powercat yacht layout designed for stable navigation and comfortable group cruising.
- 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms.
- Spacious onboard social areas for celebrations, family groups, and private island days.
- View gallery: ODYSEA 43ft gallery.
HOPE - 47ft Powercat Yacht
- Maximum capacity: up to 35 passengers.
- Base price covers up to 15 passengers.
- Each additional guest beyond 15 has an extra fee of USD 60 per person, up to the maximum capacity.
- 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms.
- Premium layout for larger celebrations, social groups, and corporate outings.
- View gallery: Hope 47ft gallery.
VALLHALA - 51ft Powercat Yacht
- Maximum capacity: up to 35 passengers.
- Base price covers up to 15 passengers.
- Each additional guest beyond 15 has an extra fee of USD 60 per person, up to the maximum capacity.
- 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms.
- Spacious yacht option for larger groups looking for a premium private island day.
- View gallery: VALLHALA 51ft gallery.
Pricing and Capacity
- ODYSEA 43ft has a maximum capacity of up to 25 passengers.
- LEOPARD 47ft and VALLHALA 51ft base pricing covers up to 15 passengers.
- For LEOPARD 47ft and VALLHALA 51ft, each additional guest beyond 15 has an extra fee of USD 60 per person.
- Additional guests are allowed only up to the maximum legal capacity of the selected yacht.
- Availability must be confirmed before completing the booking.
Not included:
- Port tax, dock tax, or mandatory boarding fee. Current fee details can be reviewed on the Cartagena port fee page.
- Ground transfers to or from the pier, marina, hotel, or accommodation.
- Food, drinks, snacks, cocktails, bottles, premium beverages, or catering packages.
- Beach club entrance, restaurant reservations, lunch, chairs, beds, or minimum consumptions at island stops.
- Additional consumption expenses during the day.
- Extra passengers beyond the base passenger allowance when applicable.
- Extended hours, night navigation, special routes, premium add-ons, or services not confirmed in advance.
- Tips, personal expenses, towels, sunscreen, waterproof phone cases, or water shoes.
Schedule
- Before booking – Availability check: yacht availability must be confirmed before completing the reservation, especially for weekends, holidays, high season, and large groups.
- Before departure – Full payment: full payment must be completed no later than 10 days before departure for the yacht to be released for service.
- 9:00 a.m. – Standard departure: depart from the designated pier or marina in Cartagena according to the confirmed meeting instructions.
- Morning – Navigation and route start: begin cruising toward the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, Isla Grande, or the confirmed island route, with possible scenic views of Cartagena Bay, Bocachica, and San Fernando Fort.
- Midday – Island, swim, or lunch stop: swim from the yacht, relax on board, visit Cholón, or stop at a beach club or restaurant according to the plan arranged for your group.
- Afternoon – Cruising and onboard time: enjoy the yacht’s social areas, music, sea views, and final swim time before heading back toward Cartagena.
- 5:00 p.m. – Standard return to Cartagena: return to the designated pier or marina and close the service.
Cartagena yacht routes are flexible, but the captain has the final call on the route and timing throughout the day.
Important Information
- Private yacht service: this is a private rental for your group only. You will not share the yacht with other passengers outside your booking.
- Availability required: premium yachts have limited availability. Please check availability before proceeding with payment or confirming plans with your group.
- Capacity and extra guests: ODYSEA 43ft allows up to 25 passengers. LEOPARD 47ft and VALLHALA 51ft include up to 15 guests in the base price, with an additional fee of USD 60 per person beyond 15, up to the maximum capacity of the selected yacht.
- Full payment requirement: the reservation is confirmed with payment of 100% of the contracted value. Full payment must be completed no later than 10 days before departure for the yacht to be released for service.
- Route planning: the route can be customized with the captain around your group’s preferences, such as Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, Isla Grande, swim stops, or lunch at a beach club.
- Cholón atmosphere: Cholón is a lively social area with boats, music, and floating service. It is a good fit for groups looking for energy, but not ideal for travelers seeking a quiet or secluded beach day.
- Food, drinks, and island stops: guests may bring their own food, drinks, and alcohol on board. Catering, premium beverage packages, lunch stops, beach club reservations, restaurant tables, chairs, minimum consumptions, and island stop fees can be arranged separately when requested in advance.
- Footwear policy: high-heeled shoes are not allowed on board to protect the yacht deck. Barefoot, boat shoes, or soft-soled sandals are recommended.
- Safety: life jackets are provided and may be required during navigation according to the captain’s instructions.
- Weather policy: light rain does not automatically cancel a yacht day. If the bay or island route is not suitable, the crew will review the safest option with the group based on the conditions at departure time.
- Claims and reimbursement requests: any claim or reimbursement request must be communicated during service delivery or within 3 days after the service ends. Refunds, when applicable, are issued to the original payer and through the original payment method.
- Cancellation policy: cancellations made up to 15 days before the trip may receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 15 days before the trip, late arrivals, and no-shows are non-refundable.
- Natural conditions: the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, and nearby coastal areas are natural environments. Water clarity, currents, seaweed presence, crowd levels, and swimming conditions may vary from day to day.
- What to bring: bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof phone protection, soft-soled footwear, food and drinks if desired, and cash or card for port fees, lunch, island stops, tips, and personal expenses.
FAQ
What yacht options are available?
Available options may include ODYSEA 43ft, LEOPARD 47ft, and VALLHALA 51ft powercat-style yachts. Availability must be confirmed before booking.
How many people are included in the base price?
ODYSEA 43ft has a maximum capacity of up to 25 passengers. LEOPARD 47ft and VALLHALA 51ft base pricing covers up to 15 guests. Each additional guest beyond 15 has a fee of USD 60 per person, up to the selected yacht’s maximum capacity.
Can we bring our own food and alcohol?
Yes. Guests may bring their own food, drinks, and alcohol on board. Catering and premium beverage packages can also be arranged upon request at an additional cost.
Can the route be customized?
Yes. The route can be shaped around your group’s preferences, including Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, Isla Grande, swim stops, or lunch at a beach club. The captain helps keep the plan realistic for the yacht, timing, and sea conditions.
Is Cholón included in the route?
Cholón can usually be included as part of the day’s route. It is best for groups looking for a lively, social atmosphere with music, boats, and floating service.
Are food and drinks included?
No. Food, drinks, snacks, cocktails, bottles, catering, and premium beverages are not included unless specifically confirmed as an add-on.
Are port taxes included?
No. Port tax, dock tax, or mandatory boarding fees are not included and must be paid separately when applicable.
What time does the yacht depart and return?
The standard schedule is usually 9:00 a.m. departure and 5:00 p.m. return to Cartagena. This gives your group a full day for cruising, swimming, music, and island stops.
What shoes should guests wear?
High-heeled shoes are not allowed on board to protect the yacht deck. Barefoot, boat shoes, or soft-soled sandals are recommended.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made up to 15 days before the trip may receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 15 days before the trip, late arrivals, and no-shows are non-refundable.
What happens if the weather is bad?
A cloudy or rainy morning does not always mean the yacht day is canceled. Before departure, the crew reviews the bay and island route conditions and will follow the safest plan available for that day.
What should guests bring?
Guests should bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof phone protection, soft-soled footwear, food and drinks if desired, and cash or card for port fees, lunch, island stops, tips, and personal expenses.
