Pontoon Boat Rental in Guatapé
Rent a private pontoon boat in Guatapé for up to 15 passengers. Includes captain, sound system, shade roof and swimming stops. Hourly or full-day rentals available.
Pick the size for your group
About this experience
What’s Included
- Private pontoon boat for up to 15 passengers
- Certified professional captain
- Fuel included
- Sun-shade roof
- Floating deck and swimming ladder
- Bluetooth sound system
- Life jackets for all passengers
- A cooler with ice at no extra cost, if you ask for it when you book
- Private experience, no shared groups
Where Does the Experience Take Place?
- Guatapé Lake
- Calm lake areas ideal for cruising and swimming
- Departure from our dock on the Guatapé waterfront (we send you the exact spot when you book)
- We can pick you up at your hotel's dock or an Airbnb near it (you choose the place when you book): free from 2 hours; for less than 2 hours it's the "Pickup at your dock" extra
Pricing & Booking Info
- Hourly rentals, by the half hour after the first; from 2 hours every hour costs less, and from 4 hours less still
- Up to 8 hours, back by 6 pm
- Private service only
- Advance booking recommended, especially on weekends and holidays
What to Bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and hat
- Water and snacks: there is a shop at our dock to buy what you need before boarding
- Waterproof phone case recommended
What to Avoid
- Glass bottles on board
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Bringing more than 15 passengers
- Unsafe behavior while the boat is moving
Make the most of Guatapé
- Houseboat BBQ on the lake: three hours on the water with a captain and a chef.
- Van L Medellín to Guatapé: for groups of up to 15.
- Jet ski rental in Guatapé: ride the lake yourself, with a guide boat nearby.
Meeting point
On Guatapé's waterfront, in town.
We send you the exact spot, with its map and directions, once your booking is confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper for more hours?
Yes. From 2 hours every hour costs less, and from 4 hours less still, up to 8 hours. The booking card shows the saving as you choose the hours. The lake closes at 6 pm, so a long day starts in the morning.
Can you pick us up at our hotel or house?
Yes, at your hotel's dock or an Airbnb near it: you choose the place when you book. From 2 hours it's free; for less than 2 hours it's the "Pickup at your dock" extra. If your hotel is not on the list, message us and we'll price it.
Is the captain included?
Yes, the rental always includes a certified professional captain.
Can we swim during the tour?
Yes, swimming stops are allowed in safe and calm areas.
Is this a shared tour?
No, this is a fully private experience.
Can we bring our own drinks and food?
Yes, you may bring your own drinks and snacks. Glass containers are not allowed.
Is music allowed on board?
Yes, the boat includes a Bluetooth sound system.
Does the captain speak English?
No: it's a rental, not a tour, and the captain speaks Spanish. If you'd like a bilingual guide (English or Spanish), add one as an extra when you book; it is charged for every hour of the rental.
Can we bring our own speaker or a musician?
Yes. The pontoon has a Bluetooth sound system, but you can bring your own or a musician, with no volume limit.
What happens if it rains?
Light rain usually does not cancel the ride. If there is a storm or the weather is not safe, the ride is rescheduled for another date; the money is not refunded.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a leash, with the "Dog on board" extra (COP 40,000, it covers cleaning): add it when you book.
How many people fit?
Up to 15 people. For bigger groups we have pontoons for 35, 40 (luxury) and 50 people: see "Pick the size for your group" on this page.
What do we do on the pontoon?
There is no fixed route, and there are two plans: cruise calm spots on the lake with swimming stops and your music, or go past where Pablo Escobar's house stood and where the old town of El Peñol was flooded when the dam was built, and take photos with the Rock. You choose on board.
Can babies come?
Yes, from 1 year old. We have life jackets from the 2-year size.
Until what time can we be on the lake?
Until 6pm, sunset rides included.
Can you film us with a drone?
Yes. You can add the videographer or drone extra when you book: COP 400,000 for 2 hours or COP 600,000 for 3 hours.
Add to your day in Guatapé
Keep exploring: Watersports · all things to do in Guatapé · private transfers from Medellín and the airport.
Travelling as a bigger group?
Tell us how many you are and when: we put the boats, vehicles and guides together for you.