Tintipán and Múcura Island Tour from Cartagena
- Full day (5:30 AM – 5 PM)
- Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
- Hotel pickup included
- Lunch and insurance included
The Tintipán and Múcura island tour takes you beyond the Rosario Islands to the San Bernardo archipelago, about two hours by speedboat from Cartagena. The water here is clearer and calmer, the beaches are white and quiet, and the islands feel far from the crowds of the closer day trips.
It is a long day that starts before sunrise, and it is worth it if you want the postcard Caribbean: turquoise shallows, palm trees and a slow lunch by the sea.
What you see on the San Bernardo islands tour
Casa en el Agua
On the way you pass Casa en el Agua, a hostel built on stilts in the middle of the sea, one of the most photographed spots in the archipelago.
Santa Cruz del Islote
The boat stops at Santa Cruz del Islote, a tiny island packed with houses, often described as one of the most densely populated islands in the world. You walk its narrow alleys and visit a small handmade aquarium run by the locals.
Tintipán and Múcura
Tintipán is the largest island of San Bernardo and has a beach that is great for snorkeling, so bring your own mask if you have one. Múcura is known for its turquoise water and calm beaches, ideal for swimming and resting before lunch. Lunch is a typical Caribbean plate with coconut rice, fish or chicken, salad and a drink.
Schedule and good to know
Pickup is very early: around 5:30 AM in Bocagrande and 5:35 AM in the Marbella area, with a fruit snack before boarding at La Bodeguita. The boat leaves the islands around 2:30 PM, weather permitting, and arrives in Cartagena around 4:50 PM. The tour runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The port tax is paid in cash at the dock. Outside food, drinks and speakers are not allowed on board. Want something closer and shorter? Compare the other Rosario Islands tours or a private boat to the islands.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and transfer to the dock
- Fruit snack before boarding
- Speedboat to the San Bernardo islands
- Panoramic view of Casa en el Agua
- Visit to Santa Cruz del Islote
- Beach time on Tintipán and Múcura
- Typical lunch with a drink
- Travel insurance
- Guide on board
Not included
- Port tax, about COP 20,000 per person (paid in cash at La Bodeguita)
- Snorkel gear (bring your own)
- Extra drinks and snacks
- Tips
How the day goes
- 1Early hotel pickupAbout 5:30 AM in Bocagrande and 5:35 AM in Marbella, with a fruit snack.
- 2Speedboat to San BernardoAround 1h40 to 2 hours across the Rosario and San Bernardo islands.
- 3Casa en el AguaPanoramic stop at the hostel built in the middle of the sea.
- 4Santa Cruz del IsloteWalk the island and visit the local aquarium.
- 5Tintipán and MúcuraBeach time, swimming and a typical lunch.
- 6Return to CartagenaBoat leaves around 2:30 PM and arrives around 4:50 PM.
Pickup
We pick you up at your hotel or vacation rental around 5:30 AM in Bocagrande and 5:35 AM in Marbella. Guests who are late for pickup lose the booking, so please be ready a few minutes early.
What to bring
Bring a swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, a hat, comfortable clothes, your passport or a copy, your snorkel mask if you have one, and cash in Colombian pesos for the port tax.
Frequently asked questions
Is San Bernardo the same as the Rosario Islands?
No. They are two different archipelagos. The Rosario Islands are closer to Cartagena; San Bernardo, where Tintipán and Múcura are, is farther south, about two hours by boat. Both are part of the same national park area.
Which days does the tour run?
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Other days can be checked on WhatsApp.
Is snorkel equipment included?
No. Tintipán has a good beach for snorkeling, so bring your own mask and snorkel if you have them.
What do I pay at the dock?
The port tax, about COP 20,000 per person, paid once in cash at La Bodeguita dock. The amount is set by the authorities and can change.
Can children join?
Yes, children must travel with an adult. Children 4 and over pay a ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 72 hours or more before the tour get a full refund. If the Port Authority closes the sea, we move your tour or refund you.
