Luxury Club: Rosario Islands Open Bar Beach Day
Choose this Luxury Beach Club day trip if you want a lively Rosario Islands beach club experience on Isla Grande with music, beach seating, lunch, round-trip boat transportation, and unlimited selected house drinks during the island stay. This is a good fit for groups, celebrations, couples, and social travelers looking for a more energetic island atmosphere rather than a quiet beach retreat.
Luxury Beach Club: A Lively Rosario Islands Day Trip with Open Bar
Luxury Beach Club is a social beach club experience on Isla Grande, one of the best-known areas of the Rosario Islands near Cartagena. The day is built around music, beach time, Caribbean scenery, lunch, and an included open bar with selected house drinks.
Guests can choose between a standard beach experience with sun lounger seating and a traditional lunch, or a VIP option for eligible groups looking for upgraded seating, enhanced dining, and a more premium beach club setup.
This is a lively, music-driven island day for travelers who want a social beach club atmosphere. It is not recommended for guests looking for silence, privacy, a remote natural beach, or a fully calm family-style beach day. Like most Rosario Islands beach clubs, the atmosphere can change from one day to another: music level, crowd size, water clarity, and beach conditions are not always the same.
What's included?
Standard Beach Experience: Open Bar Beach Day
- Round-trip shared boat transportation from Cartagena to Luxury Beach Club on Isla Grande.
- Beach club access and use of assigned facilities at Luxury Beach Club.
- Dedicated sun lounger and parasol in the assigned beach area.
- Unlimited selected house open bar during the island stay.
- Open bar selection may include house cocktails such as Mojitos, Piña Coladas, Cuba Libre, Gin Tonics, selected beer of the day, bottled water, and soft drinks.
- Traditional lunch with available options such as fish, chicken, or vegetarian, based on the menu offered that day.
- Music and social beach club atmosphere.
VIP Access: Open Bar VIP Experience
- All Standard Beach Experience inclusions.
- VIP option available for eligible groups, usually from 10 guests or more.
- Upgraded seating area with beach bed per couple or sunbed for solo guests, based on the selected setup.
- Enhanced lunch menu with additional options, which may include dishes such as seafood pasta or herb-crusted catch.
- Preferred beach club location or front-row-style area near the music atmosphere when confirmed with the club team.
Not included:
- Mandatory dock tax, National Natural Park fee, and navigation insurance, payable separately in cash at the pier before boarding.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services in Cartagena.
- Towels. Guests should bring their own towel from the hotel.
- Premium imported liquors, bottles, champagne, specialty cocktails, or drinks outside the included house open bar.
- Additional food, snacks, premium dishes, bottle service, tips, or personal purchases.
- Oceanarium entrance ticket.
- Photos with dolphins, swimming with dolphins, or any additional paid activity at the Oceanarium.
- Waterproof phone cases, water shoes, sunscreen, or personal items.
Schedule
- 7:15 a.m. – Check-in at La Bodeguita Pier: arrive at the confirmed meeting point for registration, booking validation, and cash payment of mandatory pier-related fees.
- Morning – Boat departure from Cartagena: complete boarding and begin the shared boat ride toward Isla Grande in the Rosario Islands.
- Morning – Arrival at Luxury Beach Club: check in with the beach club team and settle into the seating area assigned to your selected plan.
- During the island stay – Open bar service: enjoy the included selected house open bar served by the beach club team.
- Midday – Lunch service: enjoy lunch according to the menu and plan selected. VIP guests may have access to additional menu options when confirmed.
- Optional Oceanarium circuit: a 60-minute Oceanarium excursion may be offered during the day. Guests who prefer more beach time may stay at Luxury Beach Club instead.
- Around 3:00 p.m. – Standard return navigation: boats usually depart the island around this time.
- Around 4:15 p.m. – Approximate arrival in Cartagena: arrival time depends on the return route, pier flow, and the captain’s instructions for the day.
Rosario Islands boat schedules follow local maritime rules. Return times, routes, Oceanarium stops, and dock access may be adjusted by the captain or port team on the day of travel.
Important Information
- Beach club atmosphere: Luxury Beach Club is a lively social beach club experience with music, open bar, and a more energetic island setting. It is not designed as a silent or secluded beach escape.
- Open bar and responsible service: the included open bar applies only to selected house drinks served during the island stay. Premium imported liquors, bottles, champagne, specialty cocktails, and drinks outside the included selection are paid separately. Service may be limited or refused if a guest appears intoxicated or behaves in a way that affects safety or other guests.
- VIP access and seating: VIP access is usually available for groups of 10 guests or more and must be confirmed before travel. VIP seating, beach beds, upgraded areas, sun loungers, and parasols are assigned according to the selected plan, group size, arrival flow, and the club’s seating plan.
- Mandatory pier and park fees: dock tax, National Natural Park fees, and navigation insurance are not included in the booking rate and must be paid in cash before boarding at the pier. Current fee details can be reviewed on the Cartagena port fee and National Park fee page.
- Oceanarium option: the Oceanarium stop is optional and is offered only when it fits the day’s route. Entrance tickets are not included and must be paid directly at the park. The full excursion usually lasts around 60 minutes, with up to approximately 45 minutes inside the Oceanarium.
- Dolphin activities: paid activities such as swimming with dolphins or taking photos with dolphins are not included. These activities may take longer than the group’s scheduled Oceanarium visit, so the boat may not be able to wait if you choose to participate.
- Towel policy: towels are not included. Guests should bring their own towel from the hotel.
- Water shoes recommended: water shoes or secure sandals are recommended because some areas of Isla Grande may have coral-stone shoreline, uneven beach entries, or shallow rocky sections.
- Outside items and club rules: outside food, alcoholic beverages, coolers, and restricted items are not allowed. Guests must follow beach club rules and crew instructions during the experience.
- Active boat boarding: guests may need to board or exit the boat using stairs and may step into shallow water depending on tide or dock setup. Good mobility and balance are recommended.
- Health and mobility restrictions: this shared boat journey is not recommended for pregnant travelers, guests with serious back, neck, or spine conditions, severe motion sickness, limited mobility, or anyone unable to safely board and exit a boat.
- Natural island conditions: the Rosario Islands are a natural coastal environment, so water clarity, currents, beach conditions, seaweed presence, marine visibility, and weather can vary from day to day. Photos and videos may not reflect the exact conditions on your travel date.
- Weather and navigation: from December to March, stronger trade winds are common around Cartagena. Boat routes, travel times, dock access, Oceanarium stops, and return schedules may be adjusted if the captain or maritime team considers it necessary.
- Cancellation policy: free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled activity departure time. Late cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows may be non-refundable.
FAQ
What drinks are included in the Luxury Beach Club open bar?
The open bar includes selected house drinks served during the island stay. This may include house cocktails such as Piña Colada, Cuba Libre, Mojito, selected beer of the day, bottled water, and soft drinks. Premium imported brands, bottles, champagne, or specialty cocktails are available for an additional charge.
What is the difference between Standard and VIP Access?
The Standard option includes boat transportation, beach club access, assigned sun lounger and parasol, open bar, and traditional lunch. VIP Access usually includes upgraded seating, enhanced menu options, and a more preferred beach club area for eligible groups, when confirmed before travel.
Is VIP Access available for couples or solo travelers?
VIP Access is usually designed for groups of 10 guests or more and must be confirmed before booking. Couples or solo travelers should confirm availability before selecting this option.
Are towels included?
No. Towels are not included. Guests should bring their own towel from the hotel.
Is the Oceanarium included?
No. The Oceanarium stop may be offered as an optional excursion, but entrance tickets are not included and must be paid directly at the park. Guests who prefer more beach time may stay at Luxury Beach Club instead.
Can I swim or take photos with dolphins during the Oceanarium stop?
These activities are not included and are paid separately. They may also take longer than the group’s scheduled Oceanarium visit, so the boat may not be able to wait if you choose to participate.
Does the tour include hotel pickup?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless specifically confirmed. Guests must arrive directly at the designated meeting point at La Bodeguita Pier.
What time does the boat return to Cartagena?
The standard return navigation from the island usually begins around 3:00 p.m., with approximate arrival in Cartagena between 4:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Return timing may be adjusted by the captain or port team on the day of travel.
What should guests bring?
Guests should bring sunscreen, swimwear, sunglasses, a towel, sandals or water shoes, a dry change of clothes, personal ID, waterproof phone protection, and cash in Colombian pesos for pier fees, Oceanarium tickets, drinks outside the open bar, tips, and extra purchases.
