The 15 Best Sunset & Party Boats in Cartagena

1.2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Sail from Bodeguita Dock at 5 PM on a spacious Bona Vida catamaran. You’ll pass Cartagena’s waterfront neighborhoods, watch the sunset near Tierrabomba, and return as the city lights come on. The $31 fare includes boarding fees, one beer, wine, or soft drink, and a light appetizer. Spanish is the main language.

“This sunset cruise was wonderful! Great views, the right length of time, good music, and plenty of drink options. The appetiser wasn’t great - the empanadas were pretty much empty inside, but it was all still good value for money. There was also a photographer going around getting great pictures which you can choose to buy at the end. It was a fun vibe, I’d recommend!”

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2.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Meet at Muelle de los Pegasos for a two-hour sunset cruise through Cartagena Bay. You’ll pass Manga, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande, stop near the Virgen del Carmen monument, enjoy rum-based drinks, and dance to Caribbean crossover music. Guides such as Alexis, Alejandro, and Ricardo keep the mood moving before the included downtown nightclub entry.

“Alejandro was a wonderful guide! He had amazing energy and kept the whole boat up and dancing. He even personally taught my friend and I some dance moves. The drinks were plentiful and we did not have to ask for refills. Instead they were generous about offering drinks whenever they saw our cups getting empty. The transportation to the nightclub was in an air conditioned van. If you’re looking for a fun night doing a unique experience, I recommend this activity.”

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3.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Board the Sibarita Master at La Bodeguita Pier for a 90-minute cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll see Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemani, and the old city at night while enjoying rum and coke, rum punch, soft drinks, and music. Expect comfortable seating, a bathroom, and an upbeat social mood.

“Met a lot of friendly people who all wanted to have a good time. The atmosphere was lively and the weather and views were beautiful.”

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4.Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Join the Bequia at Cartagena’s Bodeguita Dock for a two-hour sunset cruise around the bay. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, rum and brandy with mixers, a dance show, lessons, and DJ music. The route passes Manga and Bocagrande, with English and Spanish support and wheelchair access. Bring 12,000 Colombian pesos for the dock tax.

“The activity was great! The drinks were good and the entertainment was nice. The directions were helpful, especially getting there early enough to pay the port taxes. The only issue was being able to find the boat we were going to be on which could be communicated better. I would like to at least know the name of the vessel prior to arriving! The staff around the dock were pretty helpful in locating the ship after asking around.”

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5.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20Best value

Choose a lively speedboat with Colombian rum, aguardiente, music, and dancing, or a roomier catamaran with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus a light snack. This two-hour cruise leaves central Cartagena at 4:30 pm, returns to the same dock, and offers sunset views. The catamaran requires a 16,000 COP port tax.

“I would give a negative 5 if I could. False advertisement. It’s a small ding boat with a motor. No open bar. Some guy standing around harassing you about beers and water and then throws the beer that you selected in the boat and that’s your open bar. There was chaos Read more”

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6.Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 52 reviews

Meet guide Miss Tatiana at Pegasus Pier for a two-hour Cartagena Bay party boat ride with a safety briefing, music, open bar, sunset views, and an entertainer who helps set the Colombian dance mood. English and Spanish are advertised, though Spanish may dominate. The package also includes a nightclub ticket.

“Unfortunately, I was not able to locate the tour guide despite several calls and texts. There were several boats at the dock and I asked for a way to identify the company. I also tried to contact them via WhatsApp but to no avail. We were really looking forward to the tour. I think there are other boat tours that are better organized.”

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7.5 Islands VIP Escape : Snorkeling, Private Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

This 5.5-hour Cartagena boat trip visits Bocachica, Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholón, a private lunch island, and Playa Tranquila Barú. Expect guided snorkeling over a sunken plane, lunch, an air-conditioned transfer, and a return to Pegasus Pier. Hotel drop-off, bottled water, and alcohol are not included.

“We had lots of fun, the boat trip was very informative, lunch was delicious and the islands very entertaining.”

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8.Sunset Cruise Around the Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 2h 30m

Meet outside Serena Tropical Bistro at 4:30pm for a private 150-minute cruise with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Sail around Santa Marta Bay, anchor for sunset, bring your own food and drinks, and connect your music to the onboard Bluetooth speaker. Kristina has hosted some outings.

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9.Party Boat to Cholon Beach with 2 Drinks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 7h 30m · from $129

Spend about 7.5 hours traveling from Cartagena to Cholon by bus and speedboat, with music, beach-party time, a pool entrance, lunch, and two drinks. Pickup is available from some hotels, or meet at the Clock Tower. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with Melanie praised for warm hosting.

“It was a fun filled full day at Cholon, got there early and stayed all afternoon. Didn’t feel rushed and had plenty of time to relax”

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10.White Night Boat Tour with Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Spend three hours aboard the Bequia Eagle on Cartagena’s inner bay. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, dinner with two proteins and four sides, national-spirit cocktails, live music, a DJ, and a themed dance show. Shared seating and a COP 18,000 dock fee matter, and beer is not included.

“Thanks for your kind words. We take pride in every detail, and your feedback reaffirms the effort we make every day. We hope to see you soon!”

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11.Speed Boat Party on the Bay with open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet at Pegasus Pier for a two-hour nighttime boat party across Cartagena Bay. You’ll share a sports boat with local and international guests, enjoy national drinks from the open bar, listen to music, and join an entertainer-led celebration. Choose a 5, 7, or 9 pm departure, and arrive 15 minutes early.

“des musique pour jeune car il y avait trop de musique traditionnelle familiale”

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12.CITY TOUR CITY NIGHT TOUR + OPEN BAR

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Ride through Medellín after dark in a colorful chiva rumbera, with music, city lights, and stops at Barefoot Park, the River Parks, Poblado, the Golden Mile, and Provenza. The four-hour Spanish-language tour includes round-trip transport, a guide, and a medical assistance card. Confirm the exact pickup point and drink service before booking.

“Primero de todo que no es una chiva, era un autobús, todo el itinerario que pone que hace, no se hizo. Según eso eran 4 horas, quedaron en dos. Ni siquiera la hora de salida ni la ubicación correspondía con lo contratado lo que nos supuso tener que pagar el taxi de ida. (Supuestamente salía de laureles y mandaron un WhatsApp diciendo que en el parque del poblado, 30 mins de taxi) No corresponde el precio para lo que se hizo. No había variedad de bebida y ni siquiera diciendo que había una persona celíaca no nos dieron una segunda opción más que agua. Nos sentimos estafados ya que nosotros…”

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13.Sunset boat tour open bar and free club entrance Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 7 reviews

Meet at Sibarita del Mar for a two-hour evening boat party in Cartagena Bay. You’ll see the old city, modern skyline, ocean horizon, and city lights while drinking rum or vodka mixers and dancing to a Spanish-speaking host’s onboard DJ. Afterward, free cover gets you into Taboo Disco Club to continue the night.

“We enjoyed the sunset ride and the hosts were very friendly and fun. The open bar is just rum with a couple mixers so you should bring your own water, beer, etc if you want that. There’s also a very small bathroom on board for #1 only, FYI. Also, bring your own tissues for toilet paper. You will remove your shoes before getting on board so sandals/flip flops are ideal vs sneakers.”

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14.Sunset Party open bar on the bay while sharing with locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42Top rated

Meet local bilingual hosts at the second horse statue by Cartagena’s Pegasus Pier. Cruise the bay for sunset views, photo stops near the Carmen statue and lighthouse, then enjoy rum, aguardiente, mixers, music, games, and dancing with a mixed local and international group. The 150-minute outing may end with help finding a taxi or nightlife option.

“Agradable alyer estuvo siempre atento, de hecho el día de la reserva no alcancé a llegar y pensé que lo perdería, pero avisé que ya no llegaría y me dijeron que podría revalidarlo al día siguiente y eso fue muy amable de su parte, lo volvería hacer está súper bien! Su ruta fue muy agradable”

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15.SANTAMARTA: White Night Tour in Katamaran with open bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $55

Join a Spanish-speaking crew in Rodadero for a four-hour night catamaran ride with music, cocktails, a snack, and a stop at private Inca Inca beach. Expect a bonfire, chairs, papayera music, and traditional coastal dancing. The $55 price is fair for the setting, but the open bar may be limited to basic premixed drinks.

“Esperaba algo mejor, no era barra libre (solo dos tipos de cócteles básicos), el dj y la animación estuvieron bien solo al final, y el sonido estaba distorsionado,”

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