Colombia · SAILING
The 12 best sailing trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
A full-day catamaran cruise from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with lunch and snorkeling, plus multiple swim stops in clear water.
“I had an amazing relaxing day on the boat and the food was so good!!”
Sail on Artivela from Santa Marta to Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park for a swim, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and grilled fish.
“The crew was nice but no one spoke English. I received message on Whatsapp at 9pm the night before saying we were changing from a sail boat to a catamaran and we were leaving at 9h instead of 10h30. The food was good. We were only 8 people so that was nice. Snorkeling was not good way too much waves. The beach Palmata was horrible. Brown water with lots of débris floating.”
Sail from Santa Marta to Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park by boat. Snorkel and SUP gear included, lunch served, sunset return.
“Good way to spend a couple hours at Tyrona if you want to avoid the bus/hike. The meeting point is different to what is outlined on the booking and we didn't leave until 10:30 meaning an hour and half waiting around unnecessarily at the harbour. No guide/limited English spoken.”
Sail from Santa Marta into Tayrona National Park. Anchor at Bahia Concha for snorkeling, kayak, SUP, and a grilled fish lunch.
“The trip is well organized. There is hardly any English spoken. The trip only takes you to the one, closest beach in Tayrona Park - Bahia Concha. You will have time in there. Bahia Concha is a beautiful, cove beach. BUT it has no shallow waters. The ascend to the sea is steep. (Not suitable for kinds who can't swim.) I am a Northern European female, traveling alone, and a nice person (it was my mistake). I have been harassed all the time. I had zero peace. Local vendors smelled the blood and circled like vultures, every 5 minutes.”
Classic sunset sail from Santa Marta to Taganga Bay, with 2 drinks, marina entry, and time to photograph the sky’s colors.
“O pôr-do-sol visto de dentro do mar é muito bonito e especial. Ficamos muito felizes por ter tido essa experiência. A equipe do veleiro é atenciosa e gentil, durante todo o passeio estiveram preocupados com as pessoas abordo e o bem-estar de todos. É uma experiência interessante, mas para quem tem medo de barco ou passa mal durante travessias eu não recomendo. Venta bastante e o veleiro fica instável, gerando movimentos contínuos para os lados, as vezes dando a impressão de que algo pode acontecer. Claro que a minha impressão é de alguém que não conhece/veleja, mas é uma impressão sincera sobre o passeio. Não dei nota máxima porque a…”
Sail from Santa Marta to Tayrona Park bays like Bahia Concha for beach time, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, with snacks and soft drinks.
“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 or the day. So it was basically an expensive taxi to Concha beach. The beach is very full with boats who are blasting music despite it being a national park. We did some sailing back to Santa Marta, which was nice. In the end thay wanted to make us pay for some beers we hadn't…”
2-hour Cartagena sunset cruise with open bar on a speedboat or catamaran. Pick the right ticket, find the dock fast, enjoy the skyline.
“This tour was a true overstated, over exaggerated, false advertising. Do not book this tour. This is NOT a party boat. No open bar and an ugly fishing boat.”
Private sailing in Tayrona from Santa Marta, Bahia Concha snorkeling, fresh sandwich and snacks, plus possible dolphins.
“Amy and Terry were fabulous and gracious hosts. It was a pleasure to spend time not only on this beautiful boat but also with such friendly and experienced sailors. They took care of everything and made our experience very enjoyable and memorable. I usually don't leave reviews but this is a must sailing trip! Highly recommend it.”
Sail from Santa Marta to Tayrona for a relaxed beach day at Bahía Concha, with snorkeling gear, paddle board, and fresh ceviche lunch.
“Wonderful experience! Delicious food!! Highly recommended, the team attending on the catamaran is really friendlyAuto-translated”
Private 3-hour sail in Guatapé with Captain René, calm-water instruction, coffee and snacks, and major Peñol Stone views from the reservoir.
“Sailing with Rene was wonderful. His serene nature coupled with the beauty of the gentle waters, and learning to help him maneuver the boat made for a truly unforgettable experience!”
Catamaran dinner on Cartagena Bay with a 4-course meal and wine, plus illuminated Old City and skyline views after dark.
“Great food, very attentive staff especially Jordan, fair prices on the boat, had a very good time”
3-hour Cartagena bay cruise with buffet dinner, welcome cocktail, open bar national liquors, and DJ party at night.
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