Sailing to Tayrona: A Unique Marine Adventure with Luis and Team

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…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Marina entrance
  • Paddle Board and snorkel
  • Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Krystle_r
Mar 7, 2025
It was a nice day on the... - It was a nice day on the boat. Captain Rocky was great at sailing the boat without anyone getting sick. The day on the beach was lovely but beware of overpriced beer on the beach. I would bring your own or buy some on the boat. The crew was so nice and friendly! They even saved some scuba divers in the water who were in danger
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Patgm9029fd
Feb 27, 2025
Great vessel and great crew - Great vessel and great crew. This trip from Santa Marta Marina to Tayrona NP was well worth the time and money. It was a very relaxing and chill experience. The crew was very attentive to the needs of the customers and provided cold beverages throughout. Also, a nice lunch at Playa Concha, where we spent about 3 hours in this beautiful and idyllic spot.
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Mitchell_m
Feb 24, 2025
Great boating experience - This was a great experience! Crew was very friendly, helpful, and was happy to answer any questions we had. Boat ride was awesome, with setting sail on the way back to Santa Marta. The beach at Taganga National Park was so beautiful. The shore lunch that was included was delicious. We would love to do this again.
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Michael
Feb 22, 2025
An excellent day on the water - Everything worked exceptionally well. The trip started on time. The crew were very knowledgeable and customer oriented. The boat was clean and there was room for everyone. It did not feel overcrowded. We followed the schedule listed in the description and arrived at the beach. The water was clear and swimming was wonderful. All sand bottom so not much snorkeling. Lunch was very good. The water was choppy and the wind blew over 20kts steady with gusts of 30. They said it was a “calm day.” I would not recommend a small boat to visit the park. The Artevella was 20 meters. On the way back we set the stay sail and motor sailed all the way back. There was a snack and drinks for the trip back. Take lots of sun screen, and sun cover up as there is minimal shade. Make sure you take a large towel to sit on. We took a sarong and draped it in the trees to provide some shade. Even the chairs cost money. Walking the beach was nice. It was clean and just over 1/2 mile in each direction. The only thing I would change is to have more snacks on board.
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Sherpa17773796834
Feb 22, 2025
The Magic Cruise - The crossing to a beautiful beach was a treat. Luis and his team are friendly and caring for us. The meal was excellent. I had a great day
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Nickolson36
Feb 13, 2025
Great experience - Luis and his team are incredibly kind and professional. We had a really great day with them. It was great for children as well and will definitely be joining them again
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Dawn_c
Mar 13, 2025
Boat trip - The trip was well run, the scenery was beautiful. The beach was a perfect size and also lovely. We were, however, surprised by the amount of vendors once we arrived. We were expecting a quiet private beach, and weren't expecting the amount of people walking the beach selling time shares on chairs and pushing food an alcohol. The experience itself was a rather party scene; alcohol being continuously sold and consumed both on the boat and on the beach. If you're looking for a party experience this is great, it just wasn't what we were looking for. Also there was snorkeling advertised, but it wasn't offered until the end of our time at the beach. Several of us chose to snorkel but it seemed like we were only in a short time before they were telling us it was time to go and to get out of the water, so we had to rush our snorkel time. My husband and I certainly still did enjoy ourselves, it just wasn't exactly the experience we thought we were getting into. The captain of the boat was great, very concerned that everyone was having a good time, and the crew was great as well.
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Marionm874
Feb 1, 2025
Magnificent and don't forget lots of sunscreen! - It was a marvelous day and the crew were great. Sea swells were pretty big though! So there was some tossing about. Lunch was lovely, fresh fish.
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Emily_b
Mar 13, 2025
Visiting Bahia concha is... - Visiting Bahia concha is a must when in Santa Marta. All the other guests on the boat were lovely. There were no paddle boards provided as the tour listing states. There was one double kayak available for the entire group of 25. Not much information was shared in English about the park. We also never "sailed" the crew said it wasn't windy enough to put the main sail up even though other boats in the distance were sailing. They did put the jib up for show.
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Milossvarc
Mar 9, 2025
Live guide was not in English ! - Product code: 173175P1 Duration: 8h ??? Artivela sailboat left at exactly 11:00 and returned at 17:00. Therefore duration was 6,0h hours as written in itinerary! Live guide: English, Spanish > Out of all the tourists on the boat, only two of us spoke English. When we asked for the words of the guide, who spoke Spanish all the time, to be translated, a young man approached us, very shyly spoke two sentences in English, and after that during this excursion the communication was pantomime Other services were adequate.
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