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Sailing to Tayrona: A Unique Marine Adventure with Luis and Team
4.7
386 Ratings
Santa Marta
Join Luis and his team on a unique marine adventure to Tayrona. Experience the beauty of the sea and learn about navigation while enjoying local anecdotes and breathtaking scenery.
Join Luis and his team on a unique marine adventure to Tayrona. Experience the beauty of the sea and learn about navigation while enjoying local anecdotes and breathtaking scenery.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cra. 1c #22-93 - At 11 am, we will board the Artivela, our 56-foot Cooper Mapple Leaf sailboat, and set off for Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park (or an alternative destination depending on the weather). The journey to our destination will take about 1.5 hours. During the trip, we will discuss the park and cast our fishing rods as we pass by the bays…
- Cra. 1c #22-93 - At 11 am, we will board the Artivela, our 56-foot Cooper Mapple Leaf sailboat, and set off for Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park (or an alternative destination depending on the weather). The journey to our destination will take about 1.5 hours. During the trip, we will discuss the park and cast our fishing rods as we pass by the bays of Taganga and Granate. We will navigate through the renowned Isla Aguja pass, the only island in Tayrona Park. After passing the island, we will enter BahÃa Concha and aim to anchor as close to the beach as possible. Our fellow travelers can choose to swim, stroll along the beach, snorkel, or simply sunbathe on the boat. They will also enjoy a freshly grilled fish dish prepared on the spot. Around 3:45 pm, we will start our return journey to Santa Marta. Everyone will participate in the sailing, and we will arrive at the Marina by 5 pm. Please note that Tayrona Park is closed from June 1 to 15, but we continue to sail other routes during this period.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Marina entrance
- Paddle Board and snorkel
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Marina entrance
- Paddle Board and snorkel
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages are sold on board
- Alcoholic beverages are sold on board
Additional Information
Hello, I’m Luis, a former Economist turned into a professional consultant with over 20 years of experience. However, my true passion lies with sailing and immersing myself in nature, particularly the sea. It’s a joy that has run in my family and became a part of me before I even turned a month old. Now, I dedicate myself to imparting my knowledge of sea…
Hello, I’m Luis, a former Economist turned into a professional consultant with over 20 years of experience. However, my true passion lies with sailing and immersing myself in nature, particularly the sea. It’s a joy that has run in my family and became a part of me before I even turned a month old. Now, I dedicate myself to imparting my knowledge of sea navigation to the folks joining me on this adventure. Upon moving to Colombia with my kin, I’ve had the privilege to discover Tayrona in a way not many get to - from the vantage point of the sea. It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure that I can’t wait to share with you. You’ll find me to be bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English and passionately sharing local anecdotes. I promise you a memorable day. The exploration is led either by me or my crew, comprising lifelong sailor Didier, and Alvaro and Jeison, both biologists with an enduring love for the ocean. Please be advised, Tayrona park remains closed from October 19 to November 2. However, our sailing expeditions will still be underway along other routes.
- We have no restriccions but contact us to check
- If you are prone to dizziness, we recommend taking a medicine to prevent it.
Location
Marina Santa Marta
Carrera 1
We will meet at 10:30 am at the charter station of International Marina of Santa Marta. Once you arrive at the entrance of the Marina, indicate that you are going to Artivela sailboat and I will go out to look for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(386 Ratings)
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Weona18
Dec 29, 2024
Superb day by boat - A beautiful day with a very friendly and friendly team. We made this sea trip with our little 4 year old who also loved the experience. The meal was good, enough drinks and things to snack on. We recommend it!
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Patricia_f
Dec 16, 2024
Sailing and Beach day - Great relaxing experience. The sail boat is comfortable, the team members are very kind and the beach is very nice.
The program matches the description with 1h or so of navigation until the beach, with fruits and snacks, soft drinks and great fish lunch. Then 1h30 or so sailing back.
We had calmed sea and little wind so navigation was very smooth, we were told some days it can be more agitated.
Overall it was an amazing experience.
100% recommended for a relaxing navigation and beach day.
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Cindy_v
Dec 14, 2024
effortless and well-organized - I previously did the Tayrona by sea tour and decided to try the sailboat experience this time—it was the perfect way to spend the day! It’s a great option if you want a shorter, more relaxed outing and prefer to manage your sun exposure while still enjoying an unforgettable adventure. The sailboat was beautiful, the team was incredibly attentive, and the lunch they prepared was absolutely delicious. The beach was stunning, and the whole experience felt effortless and well-organized. I’ll definitely be back!
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Agincourt99
Dec 3, 2024
Relaxing boat trip and chilling on the beach - Very pleased with the trip. Friendly crew, friendly fellow travellers. Gentle trip out. Arrived at the pretty and quiet beach. Had a lovely afternoon. It started to shower a little as we left but that was ok as the boat has some cover. During the return the crew let out the front sail and it was nice just to hear the sound of the wind and the water.
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Maria
Nov 11, 2024
EXCELLENT!!!! - We had an absolutely spectacular time! Edgar, Michael and Steven were supremely friendly and attentive to everything! We love this experience since it started! My boyfriend was on his birthday and told me that it was the first time he had climbed into one and that he wants to repeat for every time we come to Santa Marta!
The 10/10 team. Experience 10/10 . All 10/10
Thank you very much
(Stephanie helped me a lot and I also thank her infinitely!)
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Luismr6256vz
Nov 9, 2024
It was a wonderful days total relaxation. - It is certainly an excellent locality very friendly people a paradise.
I'd come back a thousand times in all times.
Winter and summer is the same weather
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Happiness60201609551
Dec 27, 2024
Fine but not great - This trip was fine, not bad but not amazing. The boat is beautiful and the trip to the beach was good. The beach is relatively quiet (with some merchants but they don’t bother you too much. Prices are good for chairs and drinks). The water was calm so good for kids and those just looking to relax. There was a boat nearby playing music which was fine at first but we wanted some peace and quiet after a while. Snorkeling was completely disorganized and not entirely safe. Minimal fish to see. Lunch was fine, not great. They offer beer which come at price (not expensive but not disclosed until you get back to dock). Bring drinks and snacks (they have some but you might want more—we liked having our own water bottles). It says you can’t bring anything but they don’t check. Would I do again? There weren’t many sailing options so I might recommend but I’d be interested in finding something else if other options available—especially for the price.
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D9221fvchristinac
Dec 17, 2024
Nice service amazing day at the beach - Everything was great! Good service (they could be more on it with the drinks), but helpful, good info, etc. Another paddle board would have been good, but overall an amazing experience. Also the way there and back , I felt very safe, even though at times the water was choppy.
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Michaelyr2868rr
Jan 3, 2025
Be prepared to be underwhelmed with this motorboat experience. - Because we were going on a sailboat, we expected to sail. On the way out, we had strong winds which would require tacking to get optimal sail angles but the sailboat just motored to the beach with no attempt at sailing. On the way back we had strong cross winds. Instead of putting out the main sail, only the jib was used for show, with the engine continuously motoring along. What a disappointing sailing experience. We were promised an English speaking guide. To our surprise, none of the crew spoke English, and my family of 7, which we paid good money to sail, did not understand anything said. We missed all interpretations, instructions, and everything important. In fact, because of misunderstanding, some missed lunch. The motorboat, which just happened to have rolled up sails, was nice, the crew, despite language problems, tried to help. The beach was fine and snorkeling marginal. By the way, Luis was not on board. Overall a pretty below average experience. We asked for some refund but never heard a response.
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Danielso7732it
Dec 10, 2024
Dishonest tour - Went with my friend. The staff didn’t talk to us about the park during the boat ride. They told us we could pay for the drinks with card at the marina but then started walking us to an ATM when we got back. We told them we’d pay with cash that we had in our hotel room. They tried to charge us for Coke bottles, which were supposed to be included. I said I’d pay for the ones I used but not the four unopened ones that they didn’t give us as we had left the boat. They argued with me for a few minutes before finally accepting not to charge us for Coke bottles we hadn’t opened nor taken. My friend and I Googled the conversion for 290,000 COP and got $66.38. We decided to be nice and give them $70. The employee who had followed us then tried to manipulate the calculation, which we immediately rejected. We thought it was all over, but then I got a call from the lobby 20 minutes later that they had returned to try to sell us the bottles. Super creepy. I would not recommend. I will say though that there was one employee who was extremely nice and whom I appreciated and his name was Daniel Alemán. He was great! Everyone else though was either so-so or downright creepy
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