Yachting destination

Rosario Islands

South America Caribbean Colombia Colombia Caribbean Sea / Cartagena December to April ★ 2 Star Superyacht Guide Destination Award

Superyacht Guide Award

Superyacht Guide Destination Star

★★☆☆☆

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Rosario Islands has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic, charter or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.

Preliminary Listing Miscellaneous Destination Editorial Review Pending

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026

Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.

The Rosario Islands are a Caribbean Colombia yacht destination near Cartagena, offering reefs, beaches, anchorages and tropical short-cruise appeal.

The Rosario Islands are a Caribbean Colombia yacht destination near Cartagena, offering reefs, beaches, anchorages and tropical short-cruise appeal.

Rosario Islands is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, expedition, passage-making, cultural or island-cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established yacht cruising grounds, while others are specialist expedition or route-planning destinations that need careful local support.

For owners and guests, Rosario Islands can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, marinas, remote anchorages, canal transits, expedition shore landings, diving, rainforests or Atlantic-Pacific passage planning. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.

Superyacht highlights

  • Island cruising close to Cartagena
  • Coral reefs, beaches and clear water
  • Good short-range Caribbean itinerary
  • Useful day or overnight yacht extension
  • Strong Colombia tropical appeal

Destination details

Region South America
Local region / area Caribbean Colombia
Country Colombia
City / main area Rosario Islands
Destination type Caribbean island cruising destination
Cruising area Caribbean Sea / Cartagena
Best season December to April
Best time to visit Dry season is generally preferred for island cruising and beach conditions.
Season Caribbean dry-season cruising
Charter appeal High short-itinerary appeal

Access and berthing

Nearest airport Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)
Airport access

Cartagena is the main access point, with yacht transfers to the islands.

Marina access

The islands are anchorage-led, using Cartagena as the primary marina base.

Superyacht berthing

Marine park rules, anchorage, tenders and local permissions should be planned carefully.

Hospitality and attractions

Luxury hotels

Hotel Las Islas; Isla Barú resorts; Cartagena luxury hotels

Restaurants

Island resort dining, beach clubs, Cartagena restaurants and yacht hospitality

Attractions

Isla Grande; Barú; coral reefs; beaches; snorkeling; Cartagena old town nearby

Events

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