Bora Bora Beach Club Cartagena – Rosario Islands Day Pass
- Full day (8 AM – 4 PM)
- Adults only (18+)
- Speedboat from La Bodeguita
- Lunch included
Bora Bora Beach Club Cartagena is the name many visitors hear first when they ask about a beach day in the Rosario Islands, and this day pass makes it easy to go. It is an adults-only (18+) club where a fast speedboat ride, a reserved Balinese bed, a live DJ and a Caribbean lunch come together in one booking, so you spend your hours in clear turquoise water instead of sorting out logistics.
The club suits travelers who want music and a social mood rather than a silent retreat. If you are new to the archipelago and want to understand how the islands, the national park and the boat rides fit together, start with our complete Rosario Islands guide.
How the day unfolds
Check in at around 7:30 AM at Gate 3 of the La Bodeguita tourist dock on Avenida Blas de Lezo, right in front of the Clock Tower. Before boarding you pay the port tax and the mandatory maritime insurance in cash, in Colombian pesos. These fees are set by the authorities, are not part of your booking and can change without notice. The speedboat leaves around 8:00 AM and reaches the island in about 45 minutes.
A welcome drink is waiting when you step off. From there the day is yours: settle into your Balinese bed, which is shared by up to three people, swim in the calm water and let the DJ set the pace. Lunch is a Caribbean plate, and on the Club Area plan you choose between fried fish, grilled chicken, seafood pasta or pesto pasta. Boats start the trip back to Cartagena around 3:00 PM. Times depend on the weather and Port Authority clearance, so they can shift on the day.
Who Bora Bora Beach Club Cartagena is for
This is a strong pick for couples and groups of friends who like a lively atmosphere. Bachelor and bachelorette parties often choose it, and so do travelers who would rather have a reserved bed than hunt for shade. Because the boat leaves from the dock by the Clock Tower, it is also simple to reach if you are staying in or near the Old City. Since the club is strictly 18+, families with children should look at other options on our islands page.
Club Area or VIP?
The Club Area plan covers the essentials: round-trip speedboat, a welcome drink of tinto de verano or red wine, a second-row Balinese bed, the live DJ and a set lunch menu. The VIP Area plan swaps the set menu for an à-la-carte lunch with more than a dozen options and gives you access to both areas of the club, including the VIP zone.
On either plan, front-row beds cost extra and à-la-carte food and drinks beyond your plan are paid on site. Towels and hotel transfers to the dock are not included, so pack a towel and bring some cash in pesos. If you would like a ride to the dock, we can arrange a private transfer; just ask us on WhatsApp.
Pair it or compare it
Want to see more than one island in a day? The 3 Island Tour with Bora Bora, Pao Pao and Islabela includes a stop at Bora Bora Beach Club Cartagena. If unlimited drinks matter most to you, the Luxury Beach Club open-bar day pass is a good alternative. You can also compare all Rosario Islands day passes side by side before you decide.
Book Bora Bora Beach Club Cartagena ahead for weekends and high season, when the best beds go first.
What's included
- Round-trip speedboat
- Welcome drink (tinto de verano or red wine)
- Balinese bed from the second row (up to 3 people)
- Live DJ
- Lunch: fried fish, grilled chicken, seafood pasta or pesto pasta
Not included
- Port tax and insurance (paid in cash at the dock)
- Towels
- À-la-carte food and drinks
- Front-row beach beds (extra charge)
- Hotel transfer to the dock
How the day goes
- 1Check in at La BodeguitaAround 7:30 AM at Gate 3, in front of the Clock Tower.
- 2Pay dock fees in cashPort tax and maritime insurance are paid in Colombian pesos before boarding.
- 3Speedboat to the islandDeparture around 8:00 AM; the ride takes about 45 minutes.
- 4Welcome drink and bedSip your welcome drink and settle into your Balinese bed.
- 5Swim, music and lunchEnjoy the DJ, the water and your Caribbean lunch.
- 6Return to CartagenaBoats head back around 3:00 PM, subject to weather and Port Authority.
Meeting point
La Bodeguita tourist dock, Gate 3 (Av. Blas de Lezo, in front of the Clock Tower), Cartagena.
- Check-in
- 7:30 AM
- Boat departs
- 8:00 AM
- Return
- 3:00 PM
Paid in cash at the dock (per person)
- Port tax (National Parks & dock)$31.500 COP
- Mandatory maritime insurance$8.800 COP
Times depend on weather and Port Authority clearance and can change on the day. Fees are set by the authorities, paid in cash (COP) at the dock and may change without notice.
What to bring
Bring a swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel, your passport or a copy, and cash in Colombian pesos for the dock fees and extras.
Frequently asked questions
Can children join the Bora Bora day pass?
No. Bora Bora Beach Club is adults only, so every guest must be 18 or older.
What do I pay at the dock?
The port tax (National Parks and dock) and the mandatory maritime insurance, paid in cash in Colombian pesos before boarding. The authorities set these fees and they can change without notice.
Is transportation from my hotel included?
No. The boat leaves from Gate 3 of the La Bodeguita dock. We can arrange a private transfer to the dock; just ask on WhatsApp.
What is the difference between Club Area and VIP?
Club Area includes a set lunch menu and club access. VIP adds an à-la-carte lunch with more than 12 options and access to both areas, including the VIP zone.
Are towels and front-row beds included?
No. Towels are not included, and front-row beach beds carry an extra charge on both plans.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The Port Authority can close the port. If your trip is cancelled for weather, we move your date or refund you.
