Dinner Cruise Cartagena Bay: 3-Course Meal at Sunset

Watch the colonial skyline fade into night while eating your way through three courses on the water.

A 2-hour dinner cruise on Cartagena Bay departing at 7pm from La Bodeguita Touristic Pier, with a 3-course meal and two glasses of wine per person included. The boat holds a maximum of 12 people, and a guide speaks English or Spanish throughout. Arrive 30 minutes early to pay the $4 dock tax in cash and board. The cruise returns by 9pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening dinner cruise in Cartagena Bay

• Arrive at La Bodeguita Pier
• Board cruise at 6:30pm
• Cancel Dock Tax ($4)
• Enjoy 2-hour cruise on Cartagena Bay
• Have 3-course dinner and wine
• Relax with music and city views
• Return to pier at 9:00pm

The experience

You board at La Bodeguita Touristic Pier (Door 4, near the bus station and Old City) at 6:30pm, pay the dock tax, and cast off at 7pm into the calm waters of Cartagena Bay. The boat carries no more than 12 people, so the evening stays intimate. As the sun drops and the colonial architecture of the Old Town lights up across the water, the crew brings out the first course. Background music plays while you eat, and the pace is unhurried. This is not a sightseeing tour with narration at every turn, but a dinner that happens to float.

The 3-course meal and two glasses of wine per person are included in the ticket. Premium drinks are available for an extra charge if you want them. Vegetarian options exist if you request them at booking, and the crew can accommodate specific dietary needs. Tables seat groups of 4, 5 or 6, and seating is assigned on a first-come basis when you arrive. The boat returns to the pier by 9pm.

If you travel with an infant, they sit on an adult's lap and do not need a meal ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cruise suits all fitness levels, and public transportation runs nearby if you need it to reach the pier.

What’s included

• Round-trip cruise on Cartagena Bay.
• 3-course dinner.
• two glasses of wine per person.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• seating at tables for 4, 5 or 6 people.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 4

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sibarita Del Mar SAS

Is this one for you?Choose this shared cruise if you want a set evening with a fixed menu and timing. Book a private charter if you need flexibility to customize the itinerary or dine with only your group.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What time does the dinner cruise leave Cartagena, and how long does it last?

The boat departs at 7pm from La Bodeguita Touristic Pier and returns by 9pm, making it a 2-hour cruise. You should arrive by 6:30pm to pay the dock tax and board.

Is the meal included in the ticket price, or do I order food on board?

A 3-course dinner and two glasses of wine per person are included in the ticket price. If you choose an option without the meal, you can order food and drinks on board for an additional cost.

How many people travel on the boat at once?

The cruise holds a maximum of 12 people per booking, keeping the group small and intimate.

What is the dock tax I keep seeing mentioned, and when do I pay it?

A $4 per-person dock tax is payable in cash at the time of check-in, 30 minutes before the boat departs. This fee is not included in the ticket price.

Can the crew handle vegetarian or other dietary needs?

Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking. You should also advise any other specific dietary requirements in advance so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.