Mantas Beach Club Cartagena – Rosario Islands Day Pass
- Full day
- Boat from Marina Todomar
- Lunch included
Mantas Beach Club Cartagena hits a sweet spot in the Rosario Islands: lively enough for friends who want cocktails and music, relaxed enough for families with kids. Its signature perk is 2-for-1 cocktails all day long, and the speedboat leaves from Marina Todomar in Bocagrande, convenient if you are staying in that part of the city.
You get a live DJ, water toys and a lunch menu to choose from, without the price jump of a full open bar. For many travelers that balance is exactly the right fit for a first day on the islands.
What to expect at Mantas Beach Club Cartagena
Check in at Marina Todomar at around 7:30 AM. The park fees, port tax and mandatory maritime insurance are paid in cash in Colombian pesos at the marina and are not part of the booking. The speedboat departs at around 8:00 AM, and on arrival you can toast with champagne or lemonade.
From there the live DJ sets the soundtrack while you take out a paddle board or kayak, swim, or order the first round of 2-for-1 cocktails. Lunch is à la carte with eight options and a drink, usually served between noon and 1:30 PM. Showers, bathrooms and WiFi are on site, and there is a transfer to the Oceanarium if you want to visit, with the entrance paid separately. Boats return to Cartagena at around 3:00 PM, depending on sea conditions.
Who it’s for
Mantas suits friends who want a cocktail-friendly day without paying for a full open bar, and families, since children aged 4 to 7 have a child rate and kids under 3 go free. It is also a practical choice for travelers staying in Bocagrande who prefer a nearby marina to the Old City dock, and for anyone who likes picking from a menu rather than receiving a set plate.
Beach area or VIP
The Beach area plan includes everything described above: boat, welcome drink, lunch, 2-for-1 cocktails, DJ, paddle boards, kayaks and the Oceanarium transfer. The VIP area plan adds a sun bed in the VIP section for a little more space and comfort. VIP is not available at the child rate, so families with younger kids usually book the Beach area.
Towels are not included, so pack your own, and keep some cash for the marina fees and the Oceanarium entrance if you plan to go. Times can change on the day with the weather. Beyond that, a Mantas Beach Club Cartagena day needs very little planning: everything from the boat to the paddle boards is arranged before you arrive at the marina.
Like the Todomar departure? Mangata Ocean Club leaves from the same marina and adds a panoramic tour, while Islabela offers a similar DJ-and-loungers day from La Bodeguita. See our complete Rosario Islands guide for tips, or compare all Rosario Islands day passes.
Two cocktails for the price of one, all day: Mantas Beach Club Cartagena makes the math easy.
What's included
- Round-trip speedboat
- Welcome champagne or lemonade
- À-la-carte lunch (8 options) with a drink
- 2x1 cocktails all day
- Live DJ
- Paddle board and kayak
- Transfer to the Oceanarium (entrance not included)
- Showers, bathrooms, WiFi
Not included
- Park / administrative fee (paid in cash at the dock)
- Oceanarium entrance
- Towel
How the day goes
- 1Check in around 7:30 AMMeet at Marina Todomar in Bocagrande; pay fees in cash at the marina.
- 2Depart around 8:00 AMSpeedboat to Mantas Beach Club in the Rosario Islands.
- 3Welcome toastChampagne or lemonade on arrival, then beach, DJ and 2-for-1 cocktails.
- 4Paddle, kayak, swimUse the paddle boards and kayaks, or take the Oceanarium transfer.
- 5Lunch around noonÀ-la-carte lunch with eight options and a drink, usually noon to 1:30 PM.
- 6Return around 3:00 PMBoat back to Marina Todomar, depending on sea conditions.
Meeting point
Marina Todomar, Bocagrande, 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
Fees are paid in cash (COP) at the marina and may change without notice.
What to bring
Bring a swimsuit, your own towel, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, your passport or a copy, and cash in Colombian pesos for the marina fees, Oceanarium entrance and extras.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the boat leave from?
From Marina Todomar in Bocagrande. Check-in is around 7:30 AM and the boat leaves around 8:00 AM.
What do I pay at the marina?
The park fees, port tax and mandatory maritime insurance are not part of the booking and are paid in cash in Colombian pesos at the marina. Amounts can change without notice.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Children aged 4 to 7 pay the child rate and kids under 3 go free. The VIP area is not available at the child rate.
What does the VIP area add?
Everything in the Beach area plan plus a sun bed in the VIP area.
Is the Oceanarium included?
The transfer to the Oceanarium is included, but the entrance is paid separately.
Is transportation from my hotel included?
No. Hotel transfers to Marina Todomar are not included, but we can arrange a private transfer; just ask on WhatsApp.
