Superyacht Guide Award
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 | events.EventPage.None |