Cartagena Sunset Catamaran: Open Bar & DJ Cruise

Sail into Cartagena's golden hour with a drink in hand and a live DJ setting the pace.

A two-hour sunset catamaran cruise in Cartagena Bay with a full open bar, live DJ entertainment and Colombian snacks included. You board at Muelle de la Bodeguita, sail across the bay during golden hour, watch the UNESCO-listed walled city and Bocagrande skyline light up, and return around 7:30 PM. The open bar serves mojitos, caipirinha cocktails, tropical alcohol-free drinks and two welcome beers per guest; children from age 1 are welcome, though alcohol is served only to guests 18 and older. A dock tax of approximately USD 5 per person is payable in cash at the pier.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset catamaran cruise in Cartagena

• Arrive at Muelle de la Bodeguita pier
• Check in and pay dock tax
• Board the catamaran
• Sail across Cartagena Bay at golden hour
• Enjoy welcome beers and Colombian snacks
• Drink from full open bar
• Listen to live DJ music
• Admire panoramic views of the walled city
• Watch sunset colors reflect on the bay
• Enjoy nighttime views with music and drinks
• Return to the pier around 7:30 PM

The Experience

The catamaran departs from Muelle de la Bodeguita, Gate 1—one of Cartagena's main tourist piers in the heart of the waterfront. You check in, pay the dock tax and board before the crew casts off. From there, the boat sails across Cartagena Bay during the hour when the light turns gold and the water catches fire. Two welcome beers arrive first, followed by unlimited drinks from the open bar: mojitos, caipirinha cocktails, tropical alcohol-free options, whatever you want. Colombian snacks—mini fried bites—keep pace with the drinks.

A live DJ spins tracks the whole time, so the cruise is built around music and movement, not narration. You're standing on deck watching the UNESCO-listed walled city and the modern high-rises of Bocagrande come into focus as the sun drops. The light bounces off the water and the colonial architecture, which is when most people pull out their phones. As dusk settles, the city lights begin to illuminate the coastline and the bay turns darker, but the music and the drinks don't stop. The return to the pier happens around 7:30 PM.

All ages are welcome aboard—children from age 1 can come—though the vibe is built for adults who want to unwind. The boat handles all fitness levels. If you're staying in the old city or elsewhere without a car, this pier is reachable by taxi or the public transportation options nearby, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the water.

What’s included

• Two-hour sunset catamaran cruise across Cartagena Bay.
• full open bar with mojitos, caipirinha cocktails, tropical alcohol-free drinks and national beers.
• two welcome beers per guest.
• typical Colombian snacks.
• live DJ entertainment and onboard music.
• views of the UNESCO-listed walled city and Bocagrande skyline at golden hour and dusk.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Boat Trips Club

Is this one for you?The pier is a short taxi ride from anywhere in Cartagena, so this cruise works whether you're staying in the old city, Bocagrande or elsewhere without a rental car—you board, the boat handles the rest, and you're back by 7:30 PM with no planning beyond showing up.

Top questions

What's included in the open bar on the Cartagena sunset catamaran?

The open bar features mojitos, caipirinha cocktails, tropical alcohol-free cocktails, and national beers. Every guest receives two welcome beers at the start, then unlimited drinks throughout the two-hour cruise.

Where do I board the catamaran and how do I get there?

You board at Muelle de la Bodeguita, Gate 1, one of Cartagena's main tourist piers on the waterfront. Public transportation options are available nearby, and taxis can drop you at the pier if you're staying in the old city or elsewhere without a car.

What time does the sunset cruise return to the pier?

The catamaran returns to Muelle de la Bodeguita around 7:30 PM, after two hours on the water during golden hour and into dusk.

Are children allowed on this cruise?

Yes, children are welcome from age 1 onwards. Alcohol is served only to guests 18 and older, so families with younger children can enjoy the music, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

What is the dock tax and how do I pay it?

A dock tax of approximately USD 5 per person is payable in cash at the pier when you check in before boarding.

Is there entertainment on the catamaran besides the open bar?

Yes, a live DJ spins tracks throughout the cruise, and typical Colombian snacks—mini fried bites—are served alongside the drinks to keep you energized while you sail.