Spend a private day by boat from Santa Marta visiting Playa Santo Cristo, Inca Inca and Playa Blanca. Swim in clear Caribbean waters, relax under palms and sample local beach lunches (not included).
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You push off from the Santa Marta dock as the morning light lays low on the Caribbean; the engine hums, the breeze teases the palms, and the sea dares you to slow down. In an eight-hour private boat tour you hop between small, palm-fringed beaches—Playa Santo Cristo, the photogenic sand of Inca Inca, and the sheltered crescent of Playa Blanca—each stop a chance to swim in clear, warm water and trade the city’s hum for salt and space.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on sand and boarding small boats
Wildlife
History
Santa Marta is Colombia’s oldest surviving city (founded 1525) and a historic fishing and trade hub linked to indigenous Tayrona culture and Spanish colonial routes.
Conservation
Respect local reef systems—avoid stepping on corals, take all trash back to town, and choose operators that practice small-boat, low-impact visits.
Reserve your spot on the Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring cash for lunch and tips
Many beach vendors accept only cash; plan to pay for an optional traditional lunch and small gratuities.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral and your skin—choose mineral-based sunscreen and reapply after swimming.
Prepare for sea conditions
Tours can be canceled for rough seas; bring seasickness medication if you’re prone to motion sickness.
Keep a dry bag and ID handy
Store electronics and travel documents in a dry bag; you’ll board from docks and small boats.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and nearby coral reefs during long sun exposure.
summer
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, camera and documents dry while moving between boat and shore.
Water shoes
Helpful for rocky shallows, stepping off small boats, and walking on mixed sand and coral.
Snorkel mask
Optional for clearer viewing of nearshore reefs if you prefer your own gear.
summer