Boat Tours in Santa Marta: 5 Picked and Priced

1.Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

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

Sail from Marina Internacional de Santa Marta to Bahía Concha aboard the Sonata, with Captain Carlos and crew handling the day in Spanish and English. Expect a roughly 7.5-hour outing, a bumpy motor ride in open water, grilled fish or another lunch choice, swimming, snorkeling, paddle boards, and a wind-dependent sail home.

“I highly recommend this tour. The trip to the beach in Tayrona Park went smoothly both ways, the beach was absolutely wonderful, the water was clear, and everything was very clean. Transportation, and all details were very well organized. Sometimes on the boat it’s hard to stay out of the sun, so come prepared as it’s a little over an hour each way, and it’s easy to take a lot of sun before you even get to go out on the beach.”

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2.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

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

From Santa Marta, sail toward Tayrona National Park and anchor at Bahia Concha for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. The 6 to 7 hour trip includes lunch, fruit, water, one beer, and a return sail when conditions allow. Expect up to 26 people, strong sun, rough water, and limited English from some crew members.

“The tour was supposed to be lead by an English speaking guide. I felt we had to wait for many of the items we were promised. We needed to be persistent in requesting anything.”

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3.Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

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

Meet Tayrona Sailing at Santa Marta’s Marina Internacional and board the Sonata for a 150-minute sunset cruise toward Taganga Bay. With wind permitting, you’ll sail past Santa Marta’s coast, anchor for night views, and enjoy two included drinks. English and Spanish hosts assist at the dock.

“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 Luis’ Team at Santa Marta International Marina for a 6.5-hour sailing trip to Bahia Concha or another Tayrona bay. You’ll pass Taganga and Granate, fish near Aguja Island, enjoy lunch and drinks, then swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or relax before sailing back.

“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…”

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5.Magdalena: Tayrona Park Cruise with Snorkeling & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Meet Felipe and the crew at Santa Marta’s International Marina for a seven-hour cruise aboard the Tranquila. Snorkel at Remanso and Granate, watch for turtles, relax at Concha Bay, and enjoy a fresh fish lunch. English and Spanish support is offered, with a local beach alternative during Tayrona closures.

“Great tour, really enjoyed. It was the difficulties in the beginning (the Tayrona park was closed for visitors from 9 to 12), but the owner got the solution and extended the tour to compensate the “lost time”. Problem solving “great””

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