01 — Featured story2026
Revista Signature
“Boating Cartagena: Una nueva perspectiva del turismo náutico de lujo”
La experiencia importa tanto como el destinoPerú
Press dossierCartagena de Indias · Since 2015Vol. 2026
Boating Cartagena
in the Press
Travel magazines, lifestyle media and traveler blogs that have told what Cartagena feels like from the water with Boating Cartagena.
- press publications
- 15
- countries
- 4
- first mention
- 2019
- dedicated articles
- 3
01 — Featured story
Revista Signature
PeruOriginal in SpanishDedicated article
“Boating Cartagena: Una nueva perspectiva del turismo náutico de lujo”
Revista Signature devotes a feature to Boating Cartagena and its approach to luxury nautical tourism, built around safety and personalised service.
La experiencia importa tanto como el destino
02 — Dedicated articles
Dedicated articles
Meraak Magazine
MexicoOriginal in SpanishDedicated article
“Boating Cartagena: la nueva manera de navegar el caribe”
Meraak Magazine profiles Boating Cartagena as a personalised way to sail the Caribbean, with a fleet ranging from speedboats to yachts and catamarans.
Glits Magazine
MexicoOriginal in SpanishDedicated article
“Boating Cartagena: navegar el Caribe con estilo y libertad”
Glits Magazine publishes a profile of Boating Cartagena and its manager, William Salazar, on sailing the Caribbean with style and freedom.
03 — Recommendations and mentions
Recommendations and mentions
Luxury Travel Magazine
USAOriginal in EnglishRecommendation
“The Night Manager Effect: Cartagena”
Luxury Travel Magazine recommends Boating Cartagena's private charters to visit the Rosario Islands, Barú and Tierra Bomba.
Hola Latinos News
USAOriginal in EnglishEditorial mention
“Isla Tierra Bomba: Cartagena's New Intimate Retreat”
Hola Latinos News mentions Boating Cartagena in its feature on Tierra Bomba Island as an intimate retreat near the city.
M de Milenio
MexicoOriginal in SpanishEditorial mention
“La gente de la costa: una crónica de Cartagena”
M de Milenio mentions Boating Cartagena in a chronicle of the city, discussing private boat routes away from crowded beaches.
Revista Granted
MexicoOriginal in SpanishEditorial mention
“Cartagena: Playas doradas, sabores profundos y ritmos que encienden el verano”
Revista Granted mentions Boating Cartagena as an option for a private island trip in its summer guide to Cartagena.
Travel + Leisure en Español
MexicoOriginal in SpanishRecommendation
“Blue Apple Beach, un club de playa sostenible en la bahía de Cartagena”
Travel + Leisure en Español recommends reaching Blue Apple Beach by private boat with Boating Cartagena, making the journey part of the experience.
BioPlanet
MexicoOriginal in SpanishEditorial mention
“Cartagena sostenible: una nueva mirada al turismo responsable en el Caribe colombiano”
BioPlanet presents Cartagena as a benchmark for responsible tourism in the Caribbean, through the Nuestra Cartagena collective of local businesses.
Semana
ColombiaOriginal in SpanishInterview
“Cartagena: los proyectos más lujosos de Cartagena”
Semana features comments from William Salazar, manager of Boating Cartagena, in a report on luxury projects in the city.
04 — Entertainment coverage
Cartagena in
the spotlight
Celebrity and entertainment galleries that mentioned our trips. Audience figures belong to each outlet, not to our own readership.
01
OK! Magazine
USAOriginal in EnglishPhoto“Hot Photos: See What Your Fave Celebs Are Up To This Summer Season”
OK! Magazine shows Meagan Good celebrating her birthday with a boat trip to Blue Apple Beach with Boating Cartagena.
OK! Magazine: 3M monthly visits
Read on OK! Magazine02
NewsBreak
USAOriginal in EnglishSyndication“Hot Pics! Meagan Good Celebrates Her Birthday at Townhouse Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia”
NewsBreak syndicates the OK! Magazine gallery featuring Meagan Good's boat trip with Boating Cartagena.
NewsBreak: 17M monthly visits
Read on NewsBreak03
OK! Magazine
USAOriginal in EnglishRecommendation“Island Hopping, High-End Eats and Star Power: Why Cartagena Is Stealing the Travel Spotlight”
OK! Magazine includes Boating Cartagena among its island-hopping recommendations in a guide on why Cartagena is drawing travellers.
OK! Magazine: 3M monthly visits
Read on OK! Magazine04
Radar Online
USAOriginal in EnglishPhoto“Hot Photos: See What Your Fave Celebs Are Up To This Summer”
Radar Online features Boating Cartagena in a summer celebrity photo gallery.
Radar Online: 1.5M monthly visits
Read on Radar Online05
Hola Latinos
USAOriginal in EnglishPrint feature“Isla Tierra Bomba: Cartagena's New Intimate Retreat (edición impresa Feb/Mar 2025)”
Bilingual print feature highlighting Isla Tierra Bomba as a luxury retreat near Cartagena, with mentions of Blue Apple Beach, Green Apple, Pink Mango and Boating Cartagena.
Circulation: 250K
Read on Hola Latinos
05 — Traveler stories
Traveler stories
Personal accounts from travelers who sailed with us.
Mindy and More
USAOriginal in EnglishRecommendation
“Cartagena, Colombia”
The author describes her outing on a Boating Cartagena Bavaria 44 sailboat during her trip.
A Girl About Chicago
USAOriginal in EnglishRecommendation
“Top Things to Do in Cartagena”
The blogger lists a private day charter with captain and crew from Boating Cartagena among her top things to do.
Finding Mr. Height
USAOriginal in EnglishRecommendation
“Cartagena 2022”
The blog recounts an outing for eight people on Boating Cartagena's boat Marlin.
Samantha Daniels (Medium)
USAOriginal in EnglishRecommendation
“Cartagena: A Perfectly Romantic Trip”
Samantha Daniels recommends having a private boat with Boating Cartagena for a romantic trip to the city.
06 — Grupo GELA coverage
Grupo GELA coverage
Coverage about Grupo GELA, the hospitality group Boating Cartagena belongs to. These are not recommendations of the service.
- Read on Revista Signature
Revista Signature
“GELA Hospitality Group: Una nueva dimensión del lifestyle en el Caribe”
Profile of GELA Hospitality Group naming Boating Cartagena and the Rosario Islands outing within the GELA 360 package.
PeruOriginal in SpanishEditorial mention - Read on Caracol Radio
Caracol Radio
“En congreso internacional de gastronomía y turismo, Grupo GELA de Cartagena fue exaltado por Unisinú”
Caracol Radio reports on the recognition of Grupo GELA at an international gastronomy and tourism congress.
ColombiaOriginal in SpanishEditorial mention - Read on La República
La República
“Entrevista con Alberto Llamas del Grupo GELA sobre el nuevo proyecto de entretenimiento del grupo”
La República interviews Alberto Llamas of Grupo GELA about the group's new entertainment project.
ColombiaOriginal in SpanishInterview - Read on El Universal
El Universal
“Grupo GELA, aporte al desarrollo de Cartagena”
El Universal reviews Grupo GELA's contribution to Cartagena's development.
ColombiaOriginal in SpanishEditorial mention
07 — Key facts
Key facts
- Founded
- 2015, in Cartagena de Indias
- Group
- Part of Grupo GELA
- Fleet
- Boats from 29 to more than 90 feet
- Routes
- Rosario Islands, Barú, Tierra Bomba and Blue Apple Beach
08 — Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Which media have covered Boating Cartagena?
Among others, Revista Signature, Meraak Magazine, Glits Magazine, Travel + Leisure en Español, Luxury Travel Magazine. This page gathers every article with its original link.
How long has Boating Cartagena been operating?
Boating Cartagena has operated since 2015 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
How is Boating Cartagena related to Grupo GELA?
Boating Cartagena is part of Grupo GELA, a Cartagena hospitality group with dining, beach and entertainment projects.
Which routes does Boating Cartagena offer?
Private trips to the Rosario Islands, Barú, Tierra Bomba and Blue Apple Beach, plus the Sunset Bay Tour around Cartagena Bay.
What kind of boats are available?
Speedboats, yachts, sailboats and catamarans from 29 to more than 90 feet, always with crew.
How do I contact the press team?
Email info@boatingcartagena.com. We reply to interview and production requests within one business day.
— Press contact
Journalist, producer or creator?
We welcome requests for interviews, editorial partnerships, location shoots and press experiences in Cartagena. Our team replies within one business day.