Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island
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Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island
By Agencia de Viajes y Turismo Bonaitur
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The combination of 2 of the most important destinations of San Andres Islands in a single package to enjoy the magic of this tour with the best views and contact with nature.
Johnny Cay, an islet with beaches and palm trees 7 minutes from San Andrés by boat, on the islet there are small restaurants where you can try typical island dishes and delicious cocktails.
El Acuario is a key east of San Andrés. Its greatest attraction is the large amount of marine flora and fauna that you can enjoy on this tour, considered the most important and popular on the island.
It is necessary to arrive on time to the tour, you must pay the entry tax to Johnny Cay before departure, so boarding the boats will be in order of arrival.
Tour confirmation language: English - Spanish
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 5-65, max of 10 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
- boat transportation
- Qualified Personnel
- Internal tour of the bay
- Entry/Admission - Cayo Rocoso
- Entry/Admission - Cayo Acuario
What's not included- Food and drink
- Dock Tax: 15,000 COP per person
- Start:
- San Andrés, San Andres and Providencia, ColombiaDeparture from private dock. The meeting point is agreed upon at the time of contact with the client. We send all the details of the meeting and how to prepare for your tour through WhatsApp +573004468302
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 360864P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Taking into account that Cayo Johnny Cay does not have a landing dock, the Local Harbor Master restricts the entry to the key of the following people: Adults over 65 years of age, Pregnant women, People with disabilities (in wheelchairs or who require special help to get on and off the boat), Children under 5 years old. For no reason are older adults with motor limitations authorized, understood by the above, elderly people who do not have the ability to embark on the motorboats by themselves.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 360864P2
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- San Andrés, San Andres and Providencia, ColombiaDeparture from private dock. The meeting point is agreed upon at the time of contact with the client. We send all the details of the meeting and how to prepare for your tour through WhatsApp +573004468302
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- pieerh20240 contributionsAMAZING NIGHT ON THE CARIBBEAN SEAGOOD FOOD PLEASANT EXPERIENCE WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CULTURE OF THE COLOMBIANS THEY RECEIVE YOU WITH A LOT OF LOVE THIS TOUR IS BEAUTIFUL YOU ENJOY THE ISLAND AT NIGHT IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA AND IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO DANCE, YOU LEARN!!!Written December 12, 2024
- pieerh20240 contributionsI LOVE SAN ANDRESABSOLUTELY OBSESSED WITH CARIBBEAN SEA SAN ANDRES ISLAND!!!! magic treasure of nature Please come and fly on a parasail, you will never forget it and ask that Cecilia be your guide, you will have an incredible time like me.Written December 12, 2024
- pieerh20240 contributionsThe best!!!Diving is an activity full of confidence in the deep sea. I have been able to see hard corals, sponges, crustaceans, turtles, mollusks and fish. The instructors are very patient. I was really excited and enjoyed it a lot.Written December 12, 2024
- pieerh20240 contributionsAMAZING!!!!Johnny Cay is a beautiful island. I loved the adrenaline of going on a boat looking at a beautiful blue sea with different shades. Cecilia is the best tour guide. That's why I did more tours with this travel agency because they have people who know the island and show us their culture.Written December 12, 2024
- Jean-David A0 contributionsParasailing on San Andres IslandCecilia was an excellent host! Full of life and energy, big personality. She made us feel welcome and safe. My girlfriend and I showed up with a platter we weren’t anticipating the size of once we left Spratt Bight, but Cecilia allowed us time to eat and secured the rest for us before we went up. The guides for parasailing were also thorough with instructions and a good time. They even gave us a selfie stick to allow us to record while we were up soaring through the air. Cannot recommend this experience enough! Once we got back to the dock, Cecilia hailed us a can she trusted and made sure we got back to our hotel safely. 10/10 adventure.Written September 18, 2024
- kingsleya4180 contributionsLoved itThe parasailing was awesome. I had an unbelievable time. The staff was attentive to me. I didn't speak Spanish but he explained everything to me. Cecilia is amazing. She took time to show me around the island after the tour. Took care of me, and made sure I had everything I needed. I'm super grateful for her. I'll be coming back for sure.Written September 16, 2024
- SteveB3190 contributionsGreat experienceCecelia communication was fantastic. Very helpful, informational, has great knowledge of history of the island and activities... HIGHLY RECOMMEND and will do againWritten July 26, 2024
- plummers20180 contributionsSafe and fun adventureGreat communication. Had no problem getting to the meeting spot and getting our activity started. The staff was professional and made sure everyone was safe.Written June 8, 2024
- 438westonm0 contributionsWhite PartyGood food, fun times, lively music, dancers were very interactive and ensured everyone had a good time. Was very well organized and they even accommodated my group to a different night as out flight got in late at no chargeWritten June 8, 2024
- CJ L0 contributionsSTAY AWAY FROM THIS SHIP!!!Absolutely terrible. The captain was awful and left to take shots at the bar instead of Being captain of the ship. The say drinks included but then want you to pay for them. And they’re tiny. The entire staff, especially the captain, make everyone uneasy. And he refused to go back when it was time to go back. Captain demanded a tip for his family for being awful. A group of us are seriously considering jumping off and swimming back. SOS!! DO NOT DO THIS EXURSION!!!Written June 4, 2024
- tejxo0 contributionsUnprofessionalThe agency never let the people at the pier know that I had made a reservation so it rook about an hour to confirm everything until I was able to be put on the list. It was very disorganized. They never let me know what pier/door to meet so I just had to go around and ask and hope it was the correct one. We also had to pay an additional 14,000 COP each to get on the dock which no one told us about. The food and drinks were okay. For an open bar you would expect the drinks to hit but they didnt. The dance, music and view was nice.Written April 11, 2024
- Rictechnic0 contributionsGreat place for fun but a wreck of a hotelThis is an island for fun especially for the young. The GHL sunrise hotel is a wreck and does not have the facilities it advertised, avoid it.Written December 2, 2023
- X4689QAjulianl0 contributionsSAI - ColombiaThe experience was amazing. In my opinion a bit pricy. Also, the Tripadvisor ad says is for 4 hours but the course was for 2 hours. Miguel and Daniel, the instructors were very friendly.Written October 11, 2023
- 754eranc0 contributionsNo longer in serviceDO NOT USE! Their phone number is disconnected and we cannot find them on the island. Save your time and money. Find a reputable company on the island.Written June 13, 2023
- Tour112640608950 contributionsWell Worth the MoneyGreat experience. Lots of fun. Crew was professional while making the experience very enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience.Written March 24, 2023
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Luis B
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Feb 2024 • Couples
We were quite skeptic at first due the reviews on weather forecasts however despite the ads on other tour operators didn't offer the most security as this one that turned out to be organised accurately with care for detail and friendly staff always checking that we are comfortable and enjoying ourselves.
The Island nature made us feel so relaxed and confident with the amazing views of this paradise Island's emerald waters…We definitely recommend this Tour operator five stars!😃😃
We are very thankful to Sonia Charris who guided us well in our Island adventure from our Florida home.
Luis B
The Island nature made us feel so relaxed and confident with the amazing views of this paradise Island's emerald waters…We definitely recommend this Tour operator five stars!😃😃
We are very thankful to Sonia Charris who guided us well in our Island adventure from our Florida home.
Luis B
Written March 28, 2024
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Thank you very much for your comments and choosing us!
We are happy that you enjoyed in San Andres Island
Best Regards!
Bonaitur Team
Written March 31, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jon J
Chicago, IL8 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The fast boat ride from San Andres to Johnny Cay Island was exhilarating. I was hoping it would last longer, as I love speed. The white sandy beach at Johnny and the multiple blue hues of water were remarkably clean and inviting. Our tour offered lunch for the cost of the meal you selected. While our hot lunch of either chicken or fish was being prepared, we walked along the beach in our beach shoes, which we purchased from the tourist office. We remained on the island for 4 hours or so before the trip to the aquarium.
After a brief boat ride, we were dropped off at another island that contained an island-style bar and restaurant—nothing fancy but welcoming. The aquarium is the sea itself. We remained in the aquarium (i.e., in the shallow water) for a few hours. Quite frankly, after an hour or 2, we were both ready to leave; there was not much to do.
The boat returned rather late to take us back to the initial boarding location in San Andres. Boarding the boat could be an Olympic event, as one must depend on their upper-body strength to hoist themselves onto the boat. I noticed that the boat crew and other passengers assisted women and children in accomplishing this feat.
Besides the perilous boat boarding task at the aquarium, we enjoyed the Johnny Cay & Aquarium tour.
After a brief boat ride, we were dropped off at another island that contained an island-style bar and restaurant—nothing fancy but welcoming. The aquarium is the sea itself. We remained in the aquarium (i.e., in the shallow water) for a few hours. Quite frankly, after an hour or 2, we were both ready to leave; there was not much to do.
The boat returned rather late to take us back to the initial boarding location in San Andres. Boarding the boat could be an Olympic event, as one must depend on their upper-body strength to hoist themselves onto the boat. I noticed that the boat crew and other passengers assisted women and children in accomplishing this feat.
Besides the perilous boat boarding task at the aquarium, we enjoyed the Johnny Cay & Aquarium tour.
Written March 7, 2024
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Thank you very much for your comments and choosing us!
We are happy that you enjoyed in San Andres Island
Best Regards!
Bonaitur Team
Written March 11, 2024
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María José G
8 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Incredible from start to finish. Our guide was Jefferson from GHL Relax Sunrise and he was spectacular. He explained everything to us, he went slowly because he knew that speed scared my son, he was kind, attentive and punctual. I recommend that you ask for it. You won't regret it.
Written March 28, 2024
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Hola,
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios, es un placer para nosotros que hayas podido disfrutar de San Andres, siempre bienvenido!
Written March 31, 2024
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JOSE MANUEL SUAREZ
Las Rozas, Spain15 contributions
They take you to a place called Jhony cay. Which certainly is a beautiful place. But it's crowded, you can't even put a towel on the floor. They offer you incredibly poorly prepared food. Also you have to be there 4 hours. Everyone is shouting to identify the group of tourists they are carrying. It's a shame but the site won't hold up to that pressure for long. Tourists giving food to the iguanas....
People People coming and going all day....
People People coming and going all day....
Written January 3, 2024
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Hola Jose,
Creo que hay un error, nuestros tours no incluyen comidas ni bebidas, adicionalmente, es importante mencionar que estamos en temporada alta, por lo cual el flujo de turismo se incrementa y posiblemente algunos procesos son mas lentos, sin embargo, nos esforzamos enormemente en ofrecer un excelente servicio, nuestros demas clientes lo han demostrado a traves de sus comentarios.
Esperamos hayas podido disfrutar de la isla.
Saludos
Written January 4, 2024
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Ryan J
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Friends
We had an awesome time!! Booked our tour for Tuesday and of course it was a wash out but our guide Cecilia was quick to change our plans, moving our boat tour to Thursday and instead gave us a wonderful tour of the island. When I tell you this lady knows everyone, she knows EVERYONE and everyone knows her. She pointed out numerous places to go eat and explore including showing us her home town. She is a true angel sent down from heaven. The boat tour finally came on Thursday and Cecilia was there to greet us and took care of basically everything so all we had to do was relax and enjoy the day. Johnny Cay was worth the wait, so beautiful! Cecilia gave us a full tour of Johnny Cay upon arrival. We also had a mango snack thanks to Cecilia bringing us fresh mangos from her home! She came with us to the Aquarium as well and watched our bags and even brought us fish food to feed the fishes! The nicest woman ever and an even better tour guide. 10000/10...5 stars!!!! San Andres and its Cays are absolutely beautiful and with luck, you'll have an amazing guide to show you its magic.
!!!!! Important Note!!!!!! Cecilia speaks GREAT English AND Spanish, as an only English speaking American, that was such a relief!!! Thank you again Cecilia for everything!
!!!!! Important Note!!!!!! Cecilia speaks GREAT English AND Spanish, as an only English speaking American, that was such a relief!!! Thank you again Cecilia for everything!
Written August 8, 2024
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Hi Ryan!
Thank you very much for your comments and choosing us!
We are happy that you enjoyed in San Andres Island with Cecilia ♥
Best Regards!
Bonaitur Team
Written August 12, 2024
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Frank A
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The most beautiful sea I've ever seen! Turquoise blue water unparalleled, the tours in the islands of Jhon Cay and Aquarium are very worth it and not surreal, lots of fish, corals, da for snorkeling and diving. Wonderful food for those who like seafood, indicate the restaurant La Regatta
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Written August 19, 2024
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Hola!
Muchas gracias por tu opinion sobre la isla, es para nosotros un placer que puedas describir con mucha emocion cada detalle de tus aventuras por la isla.
Saludos cordiales
Written August 28, 2024
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Sightseer13022703691
6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
It's exactly the same tour that all the local boats provide, there is no difference whatsoever. The price paid here was much more expensive and the service there is terrible, they simply meet you in front of the Marina and buy a ticket for you and give it to you in front of you, as if you went there and bought it yourself. You can buy the tour on the spot and go, just buy it at the marina. On top of that, they charge a tax before you enter the boat and you are not warned. The price charged here is triple what you pay there on the spot.
Written January 8, 2024
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Hola,
Le explico como funciona: Nuestro servicio le garantiza una reserva para el tour en ambas islas Johnny Cay & El Acuario, efectivamente al llegar se le hace entrega del ticket para poder abordar, sobretodo en temporadas altas, que se maneja mayor volumen de clientes, si usted ya reservo en linea, no necesita acercarse a la taquilla ni hacer filas por que su tour ya esta asegurado, adicionalmente usted tiene un guia que desde un dia antes se comunica con usted, le da la bienvenida, lo recibe al llegar al muelle y le da todas las recomendaciones para que disfrute del tour como merece por que usted ya pago por una reserva y no necesita tramitar nada mas. En nuestras exclusiones del tour (es decir, lo que no esta incluido) se detalla claramente que hay que pagar un impuesto de salida solo para este tour que esta determinado por la gobernacion de la isla, y nosotros como prestadores de servicio debemos acatar.
Written January 12, 2024
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Joziane O
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Jan 2024 • Couples
The tour was good, the only detail that made it not perfect was that the boat took more than an hour to pick us up at Aquarium Island, we were stuck there, completely bored on the islet that doesn't have much structure at all. To make matters worse, after being more than an hour late in picking us up, the guy on the boat kept insistently asking for a tip (bribe). I don't mind paying a tip, but only if the company fulfills what was agreed, after such a long delay, I found it ridiculous. Imagine if I had other tours or even restaurant reservations after the tour, with this huge delay I would definitely miss out.
Written January 10, 2024
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Hola Joziane,
Nos disculpamos por el retraso, recordemos que tu tour fue en los ultimos dias del año, lo cual generalmente es bastante congestionado en la isla a pesar de que se prepara para la temporada alta, ya que generalmente estamos llenos de muchos visitantes y por lo tanto esto ocasiona ciertos retrasos, sin embargo, nos complace que hayas podido disfrutar de la isla.
¡Siempre bienvenida!
Written January 12, 2024
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Dan B
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Friends
Cecilia was the best tour guide I have had on the island, it was my 3rd time lots of people host this tour and it is a must. I would highly recommend doing it with her and booking your other tours through her. Top notch hospitality all around.
Written January 24, 2024
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Thank you very much for choosing us!
We are happy that you enjoyed in San Andres Island
Best Regards!
Bonaitur Team
Written January 28, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Pepe M
189 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
It is a shame that the money collected with the tourism card is distributed elsewhere and nothing goes to this Island. The infrastructure is very bad in general, roads, services, communications, etc... not even in the five-star hotels. stars there is drinking water. The so-called Tour of the keys and aquarium (we rented a private boat) is painful, they talk about Johny Cay as something you can't miss and it is a dirty islet full of people and bad food. The aquarium, which being the Caribbean should be spectacular, is hilarious and on top of that you have to be careful not to step on hedgehogs because, we have been told, that the bridge that was there has been taken away (now they use it for docking) because the governor I didn't pay. In short, a place to avoid. The Caribbean is wonderful and there are a thousand paradise islands that are clean and have good service. Anyway, thank God we have only been there three days….
Written January 4, 2024
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Hola Pepe,
Lamentamos profundamente que hayas tenido mala experiencia en la isla, el detalle es que estas comentando tu opinion en la publicacion equivocada, debido a que nosotros, nos esforzamos enormemente en ofrecer un servicio de calidad a nuestros clientes e injustamente estas perjudicando nuestro trabajo, somos una agencia de viajes seria, responsable y comprometida, afirmas haber alquilado una lancha privada, servicio que nosotros no ofrecemos por lo cual no fuiste un cliente de nuestra agencia de viajes, te invitamos a comentar tus opiniones directamente con las empresas donde recibiste el servicio, hotel especifico, servicio de lancha privada especifico, entendemos tu molestia, pero debemos ser justos, ya que nosotros ofrecemos servicios alrededor del mundo y tenemos muy buenas referencias.
Esperamos tu comprension :)
Saludos
Written January 8, 2024
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Holaa
Voy la proxima semana a san andres, en donde los encuentro?.
Written January 6, 2023
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