Cartagena: La Punta Beach Club Day Pass with DJs & Lunch

Summary

Cartagena island escape music food beach club vibes all day

You’ll slip onto Cartagena’s closest island for a day of easy-going music, sea air, and good food at La Punta Beach Club. Relax on beachfront beds with lunch included, swim or kayak if you feel like it, then gather around a bonfire as sunset colors shift overhead. It’s less about plans—more about letting go.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was a little restless before we left Cartagena — city heat clinging to my skin, that kind of thing. The boat ride out to La Punta Beach Club only took about 20 minutes but it felt like a reset button. You get off at this tiny dock and there’s salt in the air, a kind of lazy reggae beat drifting from somewhere up the sand. Our guide, Andrés, just grinned and handed us a cold drink (I still can’t remember what was in it — something citrusy). He said we could claim any bed on the beach; I picked one close enough to hear the water slapping against the shore.

The whole vibe is loose — people napping under umbrellas, some volleyball going on near the pool, and then these DJs who look like they’re having as much fun as anyone else. Around noon I wandered over for lunch (the shrimp tacos were messy but so good — garlic and lime everywhere). Someone next to me ordered crab croquettes and tried to teach me how to say “alioli” with a Spanish accent. Didn’t nail it. There’s a lot of laughter here, not just from guests but from staff too. At one point I caught the scent of grilled fish mixing with sunscreen and coconut oil — weirdly comforting.

Later in the afternoon, after floating around in the pool for a while (the sun gets pretty fierce), I watched some folks try kayaking for the first time. A guy named Juan offered massages under these palm-thatched huts — honestly tempting after a day in the sun but I just lay back and let myself do nothing for once. The music kept changing with each DJ set; sometimes chill house, sometimes old-school salsa that made even me want to dance (I didn’t). And then as sunset hit, they started building this bonfire right on the sand. It got quieter for a minute — just waves and crackling wood — before everyone drifted over again.

I didn’t expect to feel so far away from Cartagena so quickly, or to actually stay until dark. Andrés said you could catch a late boat back or even spend the night if you wanted; part of me almost did. Sometimes you find places that don’t really care if you do everything or nothing at all — La Punta felt like that. Still thinking about those tacos though.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day at La Punta Beach Club

• Depart from Bodeguita dock
• Arrive at La Punta Cartagena Beach Club
• Relax on beachfront beds or lounge areas
• Enjoy pool, showers, and volleyball court
• Listen to live DJ music
• Try kayaking or massages (extra fee)
• Have lunch from included gastronomic menu
• Enjoy seasonal desserts
• Dance and enjoy artistic experiences (weekends)
• Watch sunset and join beach bonfire
• Return by 10:00 pm or stay overnight

Top questions

How do I get to La Punta Beach Club from Cartagena?

Boats depart every hour from Bodeguita dock (gate 1) between 9:30 am and 1:30 pm.

Is lunch included in the La Punta Beach Club day pass?

Yes, lunch is included with your day pass—options range from seafood dishes to burgers and desserts.

Are drinks provided at La Punta Beach Club?

You’ll get a welcome drink on arrival; other drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

What facilities are available at La Punta Beach Club?

You have access to beach beds, pool, showers, bar-restaurant, volleyball court, and towels.

Can I stay overnight at La Punta Beach Club?

You can return by late boat at 10:00 pm or ask staff about staying overnight at their hotel.

Are there vegetarian options for lunch?

The menu includes several options such as pizza; check with staff for specific dietary needs.

Is there an extra fee upon arrival?

A tourist tax of 14,000 COP (subject to change) is required when you arrive at the island.

Are massages or kayaking included in the price?

No—kayaking and massages are available for an extra fee if you want them.

Is La Punta Beach Club suitable for families?

Yes—it’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels; infants can use strollers and service animals are allowed.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip boat transfers from Cartagena’s Bodeguita dock (gate 1), access to all club facilities like beach beds with towels provided, pool use, showers, volleyball court time if you’re up for it—and a freshly prepared lunch with dessert plus a welcome drink when you arrive before heading back whenever suits you best in the evening.