Cartagena Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Open Bar & Bay Views

Watch Cartagena's skyline shift from gold to night lights from the deck

A 2-hour shared catamaran cruise around Cartagena Bay at sunset, departing from Muelle de la Bodeguita with views of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, and the historic Old City. The open bar serves cocktails, white wine, and soft drinks; a mini snack and live music are included. Groups stay under 50 travelers, and guides speak English, Spanish, or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset catamaran cruise in Cartagena

• Depart from Muelle de la Bodeguita
• Cruise along Bocagrande waterfront
• Sail past Castillogrande with drinks
• Admire Cartagena Old City from bay
• Pause to enjoy sunset and music

The Experience

The catamaran leaves Muelle de la Bodeguita and heads into Cartagena Bay during golden hour, when the light hits the modern high-rises of Bocagrande and turns the water warm. You're on deck with a drink from the open bar—cocktails, wine, or soft drinks—and the boat moves slowly enough to let the skyline settle into your photos. A mini snack arrives, and music plays in the background while the boat continues past Castillogrande, where the waterfront and bay stretch out in the late-afternoon glow.

As evening falls, the catamaran curves back toward Cartagena's Walled City and slows so you can watch the transition happen: the historic center's fortifications and colonial buildings begin to light up from the shore while the sky deepens. The boat pauses on the bay to give you time to stand still with a drink, take photos, and watch the city shift from daylight into night. The open bar stays open the whole time, so you can order another round while the lights come on.

The cruise holds a maximum of 50 travelers, which keeps the deck from feeling crowded. A live guide in English, Spanish, or French is on board; children from age 5 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. The whole experience runs 2 hours, which is long enough to see the full color change but short enough to fit into an evening without eating up your whole night.

What’s included

• 2-hour shared catamaran cruise around Cartagena Bay.
• open bar with cocktails, white wine, and soft drinks.
• one mini snack per person.
• live music on board.
• sunset and skyline views of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, and Cartagena's Old City.
• live guide in English, Spanish, or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boat Trips Club

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in the Old City or Bocagrande without a car—the boat departs from Muelle de la Bodeguita, a short walk away, and you'll spend two hours watching the sunset from the water rather than exploring on foot.

Top questions

What exactly do I see from the catamaran during the sunset?

The cruise passes Bocagrande's modern waterfront skyline, then Castillogrande's waterfront, and finally curves back toward Cartagena's historic Walled City as the sun sets. You watch the Old City's fortifications and colonial buildings light up from the water as evening falls, with the bay and sky changing color the whole time.

Is the open bar really included, or do I pay extra for drinks?

The open bar is included in the ticket price. Cocktails, white wine, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages are all served at no extra cost during the 2-hour cruise.

How many people go on this cruise, and is it crowded?

The catamaran holds a maximum of 50 travelers, which keeps the deck social but not packed. It's a shared cruise, so you'll have other travelers on board, but the boat is sized to avoid feeling cramped.

Can I bring my kids on this sunset cruise?

Children are welcome from age 5 onward. Infants under 5 can come if they sit on an adult's lap for the entire 2-hour cruise.

Where does the boat leave from, and how do I get there?

The catamaran departs from Muelle de la Bodeguita in Cartagena. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car or are staying elsewhere in the city.

What language is the guide, and is there a guide at all?

A live guide is on board and speaks English, Spanish, or French, depending on the departure. The guide is included with the cruise.