Private Catamaran Rental: Sail the Rosario Islands in Style
Book this private catamaran rental in Cartagena if you want a spacious and comfortable way to explore the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, and nearby Caribbean waters with your own crew, flexible route options, and premium onboard space for your group. This is a strong fit for families, celebrations, corporate groups, birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette gatherings, and travelers who want a more stable and elevated private boat experience.
A Spacious Private Sailing Day for Groups and Celebrations
A private catamaran rental offers a different way to experience Cartagena’s island area. Compared with smaller speedboats, catamarans provide wider deck space, more stability, multiple social areas, bathrooms, cabins, shade, and a more relaxed onboard atmosphere for groups that want comfort throughout the day.
The route may include scenic navigation from Cartagena, panoramic views near Bocachica and San Fernando Fort, swimming areas around the Rosario Islands, beach club or restaurant stops, Barú, or Cholón for groups looking for a more social island atmosphere. The final route is planned with the captain based on the selected catamaran, timing, group preferences, and the conditions of the day.
This is a private catamaran 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 Catamaran Rental
- Private catamaran rental for your group during the confirmed service window.
- Professional crew, including captain and mate.
- Fuel for the standard Cartagena, Rosario Islands, Barú, or Cholón route according to the confirmed itinerary.
- Ice for guest drinks and onboard cooler use.
- Life jackets and mandatory safety equipment for navigation.
- Flexible route planning within the authorized island area, guided by the captain and the day’s navigation conditions.
- Standard departure around 09:00 a.m. and return to Cartagena around 05:00 p.m.
Chicote - Lagoon 440
- Maximum capacity: up to 23 passengers.
- 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms.
- Full air conditioning.
- Spacious deck layout designed for larger groups and comfortable social cruising.
- View photos: Chicote Lagoon 440 photos.
- View video: Chicote Lagoon 440 video.
Xem 3 - Lagoon 400
- Maximum capacity: up to 18 passengers.
- 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms.
- Full air conditioning.
- Comfortable layout for medium-sized groups looking for a private catamaran day.
- View photos: Xem 3 Lagoon 400 photos.
- View video: Xem 3 Lagoon 400 video.
Pricing and Capacity
- The base rental price covers up to 15 guests for either catamaran option.
- 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 catamaran.
- 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 15-person allowance.
- 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: Catamaran 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 catamaran to be released for service.
- 09:00 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 navigation toward the Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, or the confirmed island route. The route may include scenic views near Cartagena’s bay and historic coastal areas.
- Midday – Island, swim, or lunch stop: Enjoy swimming, relaxing on board, visiting Cholón, or stopping at a beach club or restaurant according to your confirmed plan.
- Afternoon – Flexible cruising time: Continue enjoying the catamaran, deck areas, music, and Caribbean views as the route allows.
- 05:00 p.m. – Standard return to Cartagena: Return to the designated pier or marina in Cartagena.
Navigation timelines and island sequencing remain subject to port captain safety directives and open-water swell parameters.
Important Information
- Private catamaran service: This is a private rental for your group only. You will not share the catamaran with other passengers outside your booking.
- Availability required: Lagoon catamarans have limited availability. Please check availability with the team before proceeding with payment or confirming plans with your group.
- Base capacity and extra guests: The base price covers up to 15 guests. Each additional guest beyond 15 has a fee of USD 60 per person, up to the maximum capacity of the selected catamaran.
- 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 catamaran to be released for service.
- Route flexibility: The route can be customized with the captain, but the final plan depends on timing, group preferences, and safe navigation on the day of travel.
- 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 catamaran 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: Rain is not automatically considered a reason to cancel if navigation remains safe. The experience may be modified, rescheduled, or canceled only when the captain or port team determines that conditions are unsafe.
- 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, and Cholón are natural coastal environments. Water clarity, currents, seaweed presence, crowd levels, and swimming conditions vary day to day based on natural tides.
- 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 catamaran options are available?
Available options may include Chicote, a Lagoon 440 with capacity for up to 23 passengers, and Xem 3, a Lagoon 400 with capacity for up to 18 passengers. Availability must be confirmed before booking.
How many people are included in the base price?
The base price covers up to 15 guests for either catamaran option. Each additional guest beyond 15 has a fee of USD 60 per person, up to the maximum capacity of the selected catamaran.
Can we bring our own food and alcohol?
Yes. Guests may bring their own food, drinks, and alcohol on board. The crew can assist with serving and keeping drinks cold with the available ice. 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 customized with the captain according to your group’s preferences, such as Rosario Islands, Barú, Cholón, swim stops, or lunch at a beach club. The final plan depends on timing and safe navigation on the day of travel.
Is Cholón included in the route?
Cholón can usually be included when timing and navigation conditions allow. It is best for groups looking for a lively, social atmosphere with music and boats.
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 catamaran depart and return?
The standard schedule is a 09:00 a.m. departure and 05:00 p.m. return to Cartagena. The captain may adjust parameters dynamically if open-water conditions scale during the afternoon.
What shoes should guests wear?
High-heeled shoes are not allowed on board to protect the deck. Barefoot, boat shoes, or soft-soled sandals are recommended.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Rain alone is not automatically a reason to cancel if navigation remains safe. The route, departure, return, or service may be adjusted if the captain or port team determines that conditions are unsafe.
