Top 7 Aquariums in Colombia

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

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

Spend about five hours by boat from Portofino Pier, visiting Rocky Cay and the shallow waters of Aquarium, also called Rose Cay. Guide Cecilia Forbes may accompany the outing. Expect clear water, beach time, snorkeling opportunities, a small group of up to 10, and extra dock fees.

“Choveu muito então teve o passeio nem o reembolso . E ainda teve uma guia turística me enchendo a paciência debaixo de muita chuva . Me Cobrando por algo que eu já havia pagado aqui”

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2.CARTAGENA: 4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours by speedboat visiting Bocha Chica, the Rosario Islands, a submerged airplane, the Oceanarium, a private island, Cholon, and Baru. John is one guide praised for good English. Lunch and Oceanarium entry are included, but bring water, sunscreen, and a towel.

“Nous avions demandé pour un guide en anglais mais c’était finalement espagnol avec de longues explications et en anglais le minimum d’explications. Les îles sont belles mais extrêmement de touristes donc ça ne rend pas l’expérience unique. Plusieurs bateaux de 30 personnes arrivent en même temps et un seul quai nous pour accueillir. Assurez vous d’avoir envie de faire la fête et prendre un verre car le 3e îles, ce n’est que des vendeurs et des stands de bar dans l’eau avec de la musique. Île de Baru magnifique! Bateau super. Nourriture délicieuse. Apportez de l’eau et de la crème solaire.”

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

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

Spend about seven hours on a private pontoon from San Andrés, with a captain and mate, 24 beers, life jackets, mangroves, the Aquarium, Rose Cay, snorkeling, and floating bars. You set the pace, but bring towels, water, snorkel gear, and cash for lunch.

“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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4.SANTAMARTA: TOUR Combo boat taxi, aquarium, lunch, and white sand beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Take a Spanish-hosted boat trip from El Rodadero to the aquarium, then continue to Playa Blanca or Inca Inca for a traditional lunch and several hours by the water. Boats return every 15 to 30 minutes until 4 p.m., giving you some freedom after the organized stops.

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5.San Andres: Transfer by Boat + Natural Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · from $23Best value

Take a short glass-bottom boat ride from Muelle de la Policía or Muelle Portofino to San Andrés Natural Aquarium. Spend a half-day among starfish, tropical fish, mangroves, white sand, and seven-color water. The Spanish-speaking team confirms your pier and guide by WhatsApp.

“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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6.Cartagena: Ecoplan on Barú, Aviary and Oceanarium in one day

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $68

Spend nine hours exploring Barú, Rosario Islands, and the National Aviary from Cartagena. You travel by air-conditioned van and basic local boat, enjoy a typical lunch, then take a two-hour aviary tour. Oceanarium entry and snorkeling cost extra. English and Spanish guides are available.

“The bus that picked us up was old. With no shock absorbers, we traveled along a pseudo-road that had once been paved. We arrived at a dusty, dirty parking lot. It was full of people getting off the bus and walking down a rocky path to a chaotic place full of people asking questions. Then they took us to the beach, where there was no space and all the facilities were crammed with people, chairs, and clutter. It was basically a no man's land. I don't recommend this experience. They charge you for everything, there are no decent or clean bathrooms. This is not how you do tourism.Read more”

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7.San Andres: Private Boat Trip with Aquarium and Beach Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 6 hours

Take a private boat from Muelle de la Policía around San Andrés for six hours of swimming, music, mangroves, an aquarium, Rose Cay, Haynes Cay, El Palito, and White Watta. Your skipper provides a cooler with ice. Bring food, drinks, swimwear, and money for lunch and docking tax.

“Captain Alberto came one hour late to the meeting point! The rest of the trip was good. The boat is not fast, but comfortable.”

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