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Cartagena → Isla Grande (Rosario Islands)
12Go lists 2 departures a day between 09:00 and 10:30 from Cartagena to Isla Grande (Rosario Islands), run by Mary Cartagena Travel, Opitours, Juan Ballena, Delfines Tours, Cartagena y algo and Plan Tours, taking 25m – 1h. Bookaway lists 5 operators with departures from 09:00 to 09:00, taking 45m – 1h. No operator publishes a timetable for this crossing, so these are booking-site times: check yours before you travel.
Cartagena to Isla Grande (Rosario Islands) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Cartagena to Isla Grande (Rosario Islands) takes 25m – 1h across the Caribbean Sea, operated by Mary Cartagena Travel, Opitours, Juan Ballena, Delfines Tours, Cartagena y algo and Plan Tours. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: 2 departures a day between 09:00 and 10:30, as listed by 12Go.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-29.
Sources: 12go.asia · bookaway.com · How we verify
Return crossing: Isla Grande (Rosario Islands) to Cartagena
Mary Cartagena Travel and Opitours and Juan Ballena and Delfines Tours and Cartagena y algo and Plan Tours also sail Isla Grande (Rosario Islands) to Cartagena, taking 25m – 1h.
Cartagena to Isla Grande (Rosario Islands) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel. No operator publishes a timetable for this crossing, so these are the departures 12Go and Bookaway lists.
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 2 departures a day between 09:00 and 10:30
Departures listed by 12Go and Bookaway
- Mary Cartagena Travel: 09:00 → 10:00
- Opitours: 09:00 → 10:00
- Juan Ballena: 09:00 → 09:45
- Delfines Tours: 09:00 → 09:45, 09:00 → 10:00
- Cartagena y algo: 09:00 → 10:00
- Plan Tours: 10:30 → 10:55
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures and live seats for your travel date before you book.
Check prices & book on 12Go →Source: 12Go and Bookaway schedule (booking sites; no operator timetable published). Verified 2026-10-29.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Cartagena and Isla Grande (Rosario Islands)
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Cartagena Travel | About 1h | Speedboat |
| Opitours | About 1h | Speedboat |
| Juan Ballena | About 45m | Boat |
| Delfines Tours | 45m – 1h | Speedboat |
| Cartagena y algo | About 1h | Boat |
| Plan Tours | About 25m | Speedboat |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
18 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
Tips for the Cartagena to Isla Grande (Rosario Islands) Crossing
- No operator or government timetable is published for this crossing. The times on this page are the ones 12Go and Bookaway listed on 29 October 2026; check yours when you book and again before you travel.
- Many Rosario Islands boats are sold as day trips with a return in the afternoon; if you are staying on the island, check that your ticket is one way or has an open return.