Semi-submarine: at the bottom of the sea
See the San Andrés reef from the air-conditioned cabin of the Nautilus semi-submarine, with glass windows below the water. A show of divers feeding fish and 30 minutes of snorkeling at El Palito, mask included.
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Operator: Portofino CaribeInbound tour operator · RNT 44101- San Andrés IslandColombia
- 1 hour 30 minutesDepartures at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM · arrive at the dock 30 minutes early
- What’s includedSemi-submarine with an air-conditioned cabin, divers’ show, snorkeling at El Palito with mask and life vest, guide and medical assistance policy
What you’ll do
Upcoming availability
Where we’ll meet
Make your own way to the Portofino dock, in downtown San Andrés, 30 minutes before your departure for check-in. Land transport isn’t included.
Cra. 1 #23-04, San Andrés Island, Colombia
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Portofino
Inbound tour operator · RNT 44101
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An inbound tour operator with operations on San Andrés Island, specializing in boat tours, recreational activities and experiences in the Colombian Caribbean. It operates through Portofino Tours N.2, an establishment of Inversiones Aguiar S.A.S. (NIT 827.000.851-1), with National Tourism Registry number 44101. The Portofino Group brings together tourism, lodging, scuba diving, dining and events, with a local team and local service for the travelers who visit the island.
Exploria handles your booking and the deposit; Portofino Caribe runs the activity and receives the balance on the day of the tour.
Things to know
- Who it’s forSuitable for all ages: babies, children and older adults ride seated in the cabin, with no physical effort, and minors always go with an adult. Children ages 0 to 4 don’t pay (they take up a spot). You don’t need to know how to swim: snorkeling at El Palito is optional and done with a life vest. If you get seasick easily on boats, take a motion sickness pill about 30 minutes before setting sail.
- What to bringSwimsuit on under comfortable clothes, and a towel for the stop at El Palito. Camera or phone with the battery at 100% and a waterproof case. Cash for the port tax ($5,000 COP per person). A motion sickness pill, if you’re sensitive to the movement of boats.
- Paying the balanceYou pay the balance to the operator at the dock on the day of the tour: in cash, by bank transfer or by card, whichever you prefer.
- Port taxSeparately from the balance, the port tax is paid at the dock: $5,000 COP per person, in cash, before departure. Children ages 0 to 4 don’t pay it.
- If the weather prevents sailingIf DIMAR (the Port Authority) closes operations that day because of the weather, we let you know right away and reschedule your departure at no cost or refund 100% of your deposit.
