The 15 San Andrés Island Tours in Colombia That Earn Their Price

1.Scuba Diving Experience with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

You’ll receive a safety briefing and equipment practice before a 45 to 50-minute guided scuba session at Big Mamá, on San Andrés’ southwest coast. Instructors such as Manuel, Chris, Sami, and Sebastian work with beginners in Spanish, English, Portuguese, or German. Expect fish, coral, statues, and hotel pickup around the island.

“An amazing experience, the instructors were patient and professional during the entire activity. Be sure to include the photos option, so worth the price!”

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2.Beach Cart in San Andrés : your ideal Caribbean experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 8 hours to 1 day (approx.) Top rated

Rent an automatic beach cart, known locally as a mulita, for about eight hours and circle San Andrés at your own pace. The operator delivers to central hotels or coordinates airport pickup, provides a digital map of beaches and restaurants, and explains the controls before you set off. Ricardo and Rikki are frequently praised for prompt communication and friendly service.

“Great experience on my birthday!! Thank you Riccardo for the free upgrade to our buggy. My husband and I had a GREAT time exploring the island and swimming at various beaches. Would definitely recommend!! Una experiencia fantástico en mi cumpleaños!! Muchas gracias Riccardo por el upgrade gratis a nuestro buggy. Mi esposo y yo tuvimos un tiempo de maravilla explorando la isla y nadando en las playas. Lo recomiendo 100%!”

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3.Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about five hours by boat from Portofino pier visiting Rocky Cay and Acuario, also called Rose Cay. You get roughly two hours at Rocky Cay and three at Acuario, with boat transport and qualified staff included. Guide Cecilia Forbes may assist with timing, weather changes, and island advice. Food, drinks, dock tax, and snorkeling gear are extra.

“Cecilia was very accommodating and attentive. The tour was good, though unfortunately the authorities close Johhny Cay so we didn’t make it there. Would recommend this tour to friends and family. No complaints.”

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4.Marine Safari Tour on San Andrés Island: Includes photo with DRONE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $47

Spend 5 to 7 hours on a small-group boat tour around San Andrés, with stops at Old Point mangroves, Rocky Cay, Haynes Cay, Rose Cay, Sea World, and White Wata. Riccardo and his crew provide masks, drinks, music, and a possible drone photo. Lunch is extra, and the route depends on weather and port authority decisions.

“Excelente Tour, buena atención, excelente servicio. Lo de la foto con drone no es cierto. No hubo tal drone.”

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5.Rent The New 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro in San Andrés

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Take a 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro around San Andrés from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The vehicle arrives with a full tank and must be returned full. John or Khaled may assist with delivery, operation, and island tips. Hotel delivery and pickup are available, and an igloo cooler can be requested one day ahead.

“Incrível, a liberdade de se locomover hiper recomendo, guia extremamente simpático e gentil, nos explicou como funcionava o veículo e tudo o mais, sugiro fazer exatamente a rota indicada através do gps para momentos incríveis”

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6.Rent a Scooter and tour the island of San Andrés

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 8 hours to 1 day (approx.)

San Andrés Vibes delivers a scooter or motorcycle to hotels in central San Andrés, then gives you about nine hours to explore independently. You can reach beaches, tourist areas, restaurants, and scenic parts of the island at your own pace. A valid physical ID and driver’s license are required. Fuel is extra, and the vehicle must return with the same fuel level.

“Reliable and honest company. Quick communication in English and Spanish. Friendly, on time and convenient delivery. Newer and mechanically sound scooters. Easy online booking and payment.”

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7.Private Pontoon Day by the Aquarium and San Andres Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise San Andrés in a private pontoon for up to five people, with a captain and mate, life jackets, 24 beers, and two ice packs. Visit Old Point mangroves, swim at Marine World and Rose Cay, stop for photos, eat lunch at Haines Cay, and finish near Cotton Cay. Captain Jeff has been praised for his friendly English service.

“What an amazing experience! We got to swim with all sorts of exotic wildlife- starfish, oysters, schools of tropical fish, and even a small shark! We also got to relax on a floating mat as well. Lunch was delicious- but make sure to bring plenty of money- they DO NOT accept credit cards! Captain Jeff was exceptional, and we highly recommend his boat.”

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8.Guided Cays and Mangroves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $30

Set out from Casa de la Cultura in a speedboat for a Spanish-guided day around San Andrés. You’ll visit palm-lined Johnny Cay, the fish and manta rays of Rose Cay, Old Point mangroves, Charquitos Beach, and Mirador de la Loma. The $30 price covers boat transport, but not meals, dock taxes, entrance fees, or hotel transfers.

“Really enjoyed this trip to the Acuario and Johnny Cay, I felt very well looked after and would recommend this tour. The guide was informative as well as a lot of fun. Both places are absolutely stunning, well worth a visit!”

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9.Private San Andres Bay Tour by Luxury Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours on a private luxury speedboat with a captain and assistant, visiting Old Point, Aquarium Cay, Rocky Cay, El Palito, and White Watta Beach. Mario coordinates the outing, while captains such as Luis and assistants such as Leider or Denner guide your stops. Snorkeling gear, a cooler with ice, life vests, and a water mat are included.

“Great activity! Mario met us at the dock a little before our start time of 10am after having communicated via WhatsApp the night before. He had previously provided all the necessary details and info. He introduced us to our captain and his assistant, and we left the dock on time for our day tour around the island. We followed the tour itinerary, but because this was a private excursion (just my partner and me), we had a bit more flexibility in how long we stayed in each spot. Highly recommended!”

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10.BOAT TRANSFER + JOHNNY CAY

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

You take a Spanish-guided speedboat from the Police Dock to Johnny Cay in about 15 minutes. The four-hour outing gives you free time on white sand, clear water, and a small tropical island with food available to buy. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, neoprene shoes, your ID, and extra cash for lunch and the 15,000 COP coral tax.

“La actividad salió tarde y los capitanes de barco iban navegando muy rápido, dando tumbos al barco, sin importar mucho el confort de los pasajeros ni su seguridad. La tripulación exigió al capitán que aminorara la velocidad pero él comentó que no se podía. No repetiríamos la actividad con esta empresa, aunque el cayo es precioso.”

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11.Cayo Acuario Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $28

You’ll meet Martinez Renta Autos on Av. Newball, then take a 15-minute speedboat to Cayo Acuario for about 3.5 hours of swimming, snorkeling, fish watching, and free time. The $28 price includes the entry tax and round-trip boat ride, but not food, drinks, equipment, or a snorkeling guide. The host speaks Spanish.

“Una esperienza abbastanza disgustoso Ho aspettato un’ora Non aveva informazione della riserva Un punto di prelievo dove nessuno sapeva Il tour dell’acquario bello ma con un’altra agenzia di turismo Martinez Renta auto zero consigliato”

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12.San Andres Island Tour In Shared Pontoon

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Spend a full day on San Andrés Island aboard a shared pontoon with music, comfortable seats, and stops at White Wata, Haynes Cay, Rose Cay, the Aquarium, El Palito, Marine World, and the mangroves. Spanish and English are offered, though communication can vary. Bring cash, water shoes, sunscreen, and patience for possible port delays.

“O passeio é em um lugar lindo com um mar realmente incrível e pudemos aproveitar muito bem! (o guia poderia falar um pouco mais alto). Porém, quase perdemos o passeio. No voucher tinha um nome de contato no local, mas chegando lá, a única pessoa que atendia pelo nome dado não sabia do que se tratava o meu voucher. O telefone de contato também não funcionou. Mandei uma msg pelo app GYG e, em seguida, recebi uma mensagem pelo whatsapp enviada pela empresa responsável, onde me deram o nome de outra pessoa na Marina ao lado da que eu estava. Corri para lá no maior apuro, pois o horário de…”

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13.Transfer by Boat + Natural Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · from $23

Take a short glass-bottom boat ride from San Andrés to the Natural Aquarium, then spend about half a day snorkeling in clear, seven-color water among fish and starfish. Spanish-speaking support is arranged by WhatsApp. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and neoprene shoes. Coral reefs are not included.

“Apart from the place which would be beautiful but is overcrowded and poorly managed (boats and boats unloading people) the transfer was really badly organized. We booked a departure pier and then they wrote to us to go to another-we had to pay another 5,000 cops each that was not anticipated. At the desk we found no one, on the phone no indication-after 20 minutes of searching we found an attendant who told us to wait to leave and he would call us...after 1 hour from the reservation we finally left. They unloaded us without telling us they needed coral shoes...so bought those too. At return time, which they had…”

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14.FULL DAY SHARED PONTOON TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

You’ll spend a full day on a shared pontoon from Cotton Cay, with Spanish-speaking crew, music, bathing stops, and a cava with ice. The route includes Rose Cay’s Natural Aquarium, El Palito, Rocky Cay, White Watta, starfish, and manta rays. Guide Arold has received praise for his friendly, attentive service, but departure times may shift.

“Gostei muito da simpatia do comandante e marujo, suas disponibilidades e atenção”

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15.Acuario Key Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 6 reviews · from $27

Meet Kevin Calvo at the police dock for a Spanish-language boat trip to San Andres Natural Aquarium. You will view fish through a glass-bottom boat, watch manta rays when in season, tour the bay, and visit Old Point Mangroves. Swimming is not required. Bring beachwear and confirm the meeting details by WhatsApp the day before.

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