9 Colombia Sailing Tours, Best Day First

1.Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 7h 30m · from $64Our pick

Meet the Tayrona Sailing crew at Marina Internacional Santa Marta for a 7.5-hour trip aboard Sonata. You will pass Taganga, Granate Bay, and Aguja Island before anchoring at Bahía Concha, where lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding are included. The return may be under sail, with Carlos and the crew often helping guests along the way.

“Great way to spend the day in a sailing boat in Santa Marta. The crew, in land and on board, was very attentive and look after every detail. Highly recommend them, and I would definitely travel with them again.”

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2.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet at Santa Marta’s Marina Internacional at 9:30 am for a six to seven hour sailboat trip toward Tayrona National Park. Nicolas Giraldo’s crew takes you to Bahia Concha, where you can swim, snorkel, kayak, and use a SUP board before a grilled fish or chicken lunch. The boat returns to the marina the same day.

“Absolutely rate this tour. It was a magical day, everything was perfect. The staff had fantastic communication from booking to saying goodbye on the day. The crew were really cool, attentive, respectful and just overall legends. The beach was gorgeous, you can use their snorkel gear and stand up paddle board. They have a smaller boat to transport you to land. These guys were alot cheaper than other companies and were fantastic!”

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3.Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 93 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Set sail from Marina Internacional de Santa Marta aboard the classic Sonata boat for a 2.5-hour sunset trip toward Taganga Bay. You get marina entry, insurance, and two beverages, with English and Spanish-speaking staff. The boat can move sharply in rough water, so bring a calm stomach and arrive ready to enjoy the view rather than a perfectly smooth cruise.

“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…”

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4.Sailing Tour to Tayrona Park with Luis’ Team

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 6h 30m · from $66

Meet the Artivela team at Santa Marta International Marina at 10:30 am for a 6.5-hour sailing trip toward Bahia Concha or another Tayrona bay. You’ll pass Taganga, Granate, and Aguja Island, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, walk, or relax before sailing back to Santa Marta.

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5.Premium Pirate Beach Adventure, Open sea Rope Swing, Drinks+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard La Fantastica Pirate Ship, sailing from Cartagena to San Fernando de Bocachica and Tierra Bomba. You’ll tour the 18th-century fort, walk five minutes to a beach club, eat fish with coconut rice and patacones, and enjoy cocktails during the boat ride. Guides such as Issabel and Joshua have been praised for history and friendly service.

“Amazing experience for the family. Easy to locate down by the port. Left on time, friendly crew, family oriented, island was calm with an awesome beach, lunch was amazing and filling, and fun facts about Cartagena history was the icing on the cake. We love it so much, we also booked with the same guide for the Sunset tour the next day.”

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6.Private Sail in the mangrove GUIDE in ENGLISH

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $25

You’ll paddle a traditional canoe through three mangrove tunnels in the Pantano de la Virgen near La Boquilla and Marlinda. A native English-speaking guide explains the area’s history and wildlife as you look for crabs, fish, herons, pelicans, flamingos, reptiles, and birds. Hotel pick-up is optional, but return transport costs extra.

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7.Sail in the mangroves of Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $23Best value

Paddle through three mangrove tunnels near La Boquilla with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll learn about local plants, watch for herons, pelicans, flamingos, crabs, reptiles, and amphibians, and see fishing life around the Pantano de la Virgen. The tour lasts about 90 to 150 minutes. Hotel pickup is optional, but return transport needs confirming.

“It was a wonderful experience and almost surreal to drift thru the mangrove forest only hearing the water and birds. The communication with the vendor AV COL is not most ideal. I’d highly recommend to contact them directly via WhatsApp (number can be founded by googling them) for meet-up info etc.”

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8.Santa Marta Bay: Sunset on a sail boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Meet Captain Dario at Santa Marta International Marina for a three-hour sunset sail on a classic 38-foot boat. With room for 12, you’ll cruise toward a nearby islet, anchor in the bay for city lights, beer, and snacks, then return by 8pm. The host speaks Spanish.

“of our best evenings in Colombia! Watching the sunset from the sailboat was simply magical. The atmosphere was perfect, relaxed and unforgettable. The crew was amazing: incredibly kind, open-minded, welcoming and genuinely caring, which made the experience even more special. The snack was a high-quality aperitivo platter, delicious and generous — a real highlight. I can’t recommend this experience enough. 10/10, would do it again without hesitation! ++++ 🌅⛵️”

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9.Buffet & party night,cocktails sailing in the bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $107

Board at Bodeguita Dock for a three-hour evening cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, buffet dinner, national liquor, music from a DJ and entertainer, dancers, competitions, and views of Bocagrande, the skyscrapers, and the old center. Arrive by 7:15 pm for the 8 pm departure.

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