15 Drinks Tours in Cartagena to Build a Night Around

1.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,729 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88Our pick

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands boat tour, with snorkeling, Cholón, Playa Blanca, lunch, costs, safety tips, and who should book.

“Booked 24 hours in advance. Received confirmation through What’s App informing location, time, and to bring ID. Arrived to the site to confirm and check in ONLY for the company to day they “overbooked” and offered to cancel or rebook the next day. I couldn’t rebook for 1/3 as I leave to go back to the US. So then gentleman took our info so we could cancel. NEVER AGAIN!!”

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2.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

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

Cartagena’s two-hour sunset party boat pairs bay views, unlimited rum drinks, music, dancing, and nightclub entry for $22.

“Top experience! We had a great time during our cruise, it was stunning to admire sunset from the boat. The atmosphere was nice and friendly, with good music and people. Our guides immediately welcomed and made us feel among friends. And of course the open bar is a plus :) I recommend!”

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3.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

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

Review Cartagena’s 90-minute sunset cruise with open bar, bay views, music, practical tips, costs, and who will enjoy it most.

“We had so much fun with the beautiful scenery, music, and open bar! Lots of people crowded the roof deck and the front part of the boat, so we basically had a huge shaded area with a gorgeous view on the lower floor of the boat. We absolutely loved this activity, it was a highlight of our trip, 100% would do again.”

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4.Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Best value

Review of Cartagena’s six-hour pub crawl with dance lessons, free shots, local hosts, three clubs, and practical tips for a lively night out.

“it was fine most of the time you identify people and move with the crowd. otherwise remember whwre you have been sobyou can return. or you will end up like me.”

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5.Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 11 hours · from $69

Review of Barú’s full-day mangrove, snorkel, sunset, and plankton tour, with practical advice on transport, lunch, value, and tour quality.

“Fatal! Estafaaaaa total. Nos lanzaron en el peor punto de la playa 7 horas sin explicarnos nada (freedom spot ) sucio, mal trato de los encargados ( Maria, Luis, Adriana) lo único que valia la pena fueron los mapaches y nos dejaron 10 min solamente. Y en la noche al momento del Plancton llenaron las embarcaciones de personas a reventar, no cumplen con ninguna medida de seguridad. TODO FUE MALO! UN ROBO ….”

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6.Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 89 reviews · 7 hours · from $26

Review of Cartagena’s Playa Blanca day trip to Barú, with hotel pickup, Caribbean lunch, beach time, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“El transporte se demoró, llegamos pasadas las 10 a la playa y el tiempo de estadía en la playa se redujo. La salida sí fue puntual”

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7.Cartagena de Indias: Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

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

Watch Cartagena’s sunset from the Bequia with rum, dancing, live entertainment, and bay views, while weighing the dock tax and drink limits.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20

Compare Cartagena’s $20 sunset speedboat and catamaran cruise, with open bar, music, port fees, meeting tips, and honest advice.

“This tour was a true overstated, over exaggerated, false advertising. Do not book this tour. This is NOT a party boat. No open bar and an ugly fishing boat.”

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9.Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 52 reviews

Party across Cartagena Bay at sunset with an open bar, Colombian dancing, live entertainment, and a nightclub ticket.

“Per se a nice event, only it’s not a “sunset boat trip” as you actually do not see the sunset. The boat only covers a few hundred meters without leaving the bay so that the sunset is hidden by Bocagrande’ skyscrapers. Drinks were pretty simple too (rum and coke) but music was great and vibes on the boat were cool.”

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10.5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Review of Cartagena’s 5-island boat tour, with snorkeling, lunch, island stops, bioluminescent plankton, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“A little confusing with the added plankton activity; I should’ve known better that the bus would make me arrive late back to Cartagena for my flight. I would’ve liked a little more explanation in English but the guide mostly spoke Spanish once the rest of the English speakers left”

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11.Barú Sunset Beach with Bioluminescent Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · 7 hours · from $66

Review of Cartagena’s Barú sunset beach and bioluminescent plankton tour, with dinner, transport details, costs, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“It was unbelievably it really shows the fluorescence 5 stars”

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12.Isla Barú: Beach Club Access and Tour of the National Aviary

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Pair Colombia’s remarkable National Aviary with a Playa Blanca beach day, including transport, lunch credit, and a welcome drink.

“There is no guide for the aviario, but it was an interesting sight. Four of us were left at the aviario, but because of traffic no one came to pick us up at 12.00 and go to the beach. I took a moto to get to the beach and wasn't even offered a free drink to compensate for the discomfort. The beach is super crowded and the place very loud. Because of traffic it took almost three hours to return. The guide was kind, but overall not the best day, especially if you like peace and quiet.”

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

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

Review of Cartagena’s Cholon party boat, with lunch, two drinks, pickup details, value advice, itinerary, and honest tips for a fun day out.

“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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14.Speed Boat Party on the Bay with open bar

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

Cartagena speed boat party review with open bar, bay views, music, meeting tips, value advice, and honest notes on bathrooms and playlists.

“Sao pontuais e as atendentes do serviço respondem prontamente pelo WhatsApp todas as dúvidas com rapidez e exatidão. o preço é justo e até barato pelo que oferece. Pontos a melhorar: o rapaz que conduz a viagem precisa ser um pouco mais simpático. A musica dele é péssima. Quase só tocou reggatons e eletrônicos e muita musical comercial para gringos de péssima qualidade. Pra salvar a viagem tocou uma ou outra salsa e uma bachata porque eu insisti pedindo. Deveriam tocar música tradicional colombiana e caribenha para que o gringo aprenda a musica local e os latinos desfrutem musica de verdade. Outro ponto: precisam usar um barco que tenha Banheiro!!!…”

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15.White Night Boat Tour with Dinner and Open Bar

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

Cartagena’s White Night boat tour pairs bay views, dinner, rum cocktails, music, and dancing, with practical tips on cost and seating.

“Fue una experiencia increíble!!! Llegamos y nos recibieron con un cóctel de bienvenida. Bailaron jóvenes y señoritas y posteriormente nos sirvieron la cena, sencilla pero muy deliciosa; arroz, papas, ceviche, ensalada de verduras, de postre arroz con leche. Luego bailamos y brindamos. Lo que mejoraría sería que hubiesen más barman y que haya más variedad de cócteles como piña colada, mojitos, espumantes, etc. ya que solo había un barman y había que hacer fila para pedir un trago y solo había RON 🍹 En general es excelente la experiencia, la recomiendo !!!!”

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