Kabanna Beach Club - Tierra Bomba Day Pass from Cartagena
Choose this Kabanna Beach Club day pass if you want a stylish Tierra Bomba escape with round-trip boat transportation, pool and beach access, lunch credit, flexible departure times, and the option to upgrade to VIP comfort or open bar. This is a good fit for travelers looking for a chic beach club close to Cartagena, with a shorter boat ride and more flexible timing than most Rosario Islands day trips.
Club Kabanna: The Ultimate Open Bar Beach Club in Tierra Bomba
Kabanna Beach Club is located on Tierra Bomba Island, just a short boat ride from Cartagena. The experience combines Mediterranean-inspired design with Caribbean beach club energy, offering pool access, beach areas, skyline views, lounge spaces, lunch credit, and optional open bar plans.
Because Tierra Bomba is close to the city, Kabanna is a practical choice for travelers who want a polished island-style day without spending a long time in transit. You can keep it simple with a Basic Pass, upgrade to VIP comfort, or choose an open bar option depending on the type of beach club experience you want.
Plan Comparison
| Experience | Lunch Credit | Comfort | Open Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pass | Approx. $70.000 COP | Standard lounger | No |
| VIP Pass | Approx. $95.000 COP | Balinese bed + towels | No |
| Basic Open Bar | Approx. $70.000 COP | Standard lounger | Selected open bar |
| VIP Open Bar | Approx. $95.000 COP | Balinese bed + towels | Selected open bar |
What's included?
All Kabanna Day Passes Include
- Round-trip boat transportation from Cartagena to Kabanna Beach Club on Tierra Bomba Island.
- Access to Kabanna Beach Club facilities, including the pool and beachfront lounge areas.
- Lunch menu credit according to your selected plan tier.
- Multiple morning departure and afternoon return options for a flexible schedule.
- Front-row views of Cartagena’s modern skyline from the island shore.
Not included:
- Ground transportation or hotel transfers to the boat meeting point in Cartagena.
- Port tax or boarding fee if the authorized boarding location changes due to local terminal regulations.
- Food or drinks beyond the included lunch credit and selected open bar plan.
- Premium bottles, imported liquors, champagne, specialty cocktails, premium dishes, or extra consumptions.
- Towel service for Basic Pass or Basic Open Bar guests, unless specifically confirmed.
- Tips, personal expenses, sunscreen, waterproof phone cases, water shoes, or personal purchases.
Schedule
- Marina Meeting Point: Boats regularly depart from the shore area behind the New Bocagrande Hospital in the Castillogrande neighborhood. Boarding maps follow booking confirmation.
- Flexible Morning Departures: Boat departures run daily at approximately 09:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 01:00 p.m.
- Brief Coastal Crossing: The boat transit across the channel spans roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
- Beach Club Arrival: Check in with the Kabanna team and settle into your assigned lounger, beach, pool, or Balinese bed area according to your selected plan.
- Curated Lunch Window: Use your included credit toward the beach club menu. Any amount above the credit is paid directly at Kabanna.
- Open Bar Allocation: Upgraded open bar guests can enjoy selected drinks during the beach club’s standard service hours.
- Afternoon Return Windows: Return boats usually depart the island around 04:00 p.m. or 05:30 p.m. Night returns are outside the standard day pass limits.
Transit schedules, boarding spots, return windows, and open bar service hours may adjust sutilmente to account for daily marine weather, tidal currents, port authority safety mandates, and beach club logistics.
Important Information
- Destination Framework: Kabanna Beach Club is located on Tierra Bomba Island, not within the remote Rosario Islands chain. This ensures a significantly shorter boat crossing close to the city.
- Beach Club Atmosphere: Kabanna offers a stylish, social, and Mediterranean-inspired beach club setting. It remains a shared destination, so music volume, crowd levels, and service pace may vary based on daily attendance.
- Basic vs VIP Tier Parameters: Basic plans include a standard lounger and lower lunch credit. VIP plans include upgraded comfort such as Balinese bed access, higher lunch credit, and complimentary towel service.
- Open Bar Service Limits: Open bar coverage applies strictly to selected drinks included in the chosen open bar plan menu. Premium bottles, imported liquors, champagne, and specialty drinks require independent payment.
- Responsible Hospitality Rules: All open bar privileges follow strict beach club safety protocols. Staff reserve the right to limit or pause service when needed to ensure guest safety and responsible consumption.
- Lunch Credit Balances: Your lunch credit works as a voucher toward the beach club menu. If your final restaurant order exceeds the included credit ($70.000 COP or $95.000 COP), you pay the difference directly to the club cashier.
- Port Tax Exemption: Departures clearing boarding from the Castillogrande beach zone are exempt from the standard tourist pier fees collected at La Bodeguita. If harbor safety rules force a shift in location, updates will follow post-checkout.
- Towel Rental Policies: Premium towel service is an exclusive inclusion of VIP packages. Guests booking Basic configurations should pack their own towels to avoid onsite rental fees.
- Standard Operating Hours: Day pass privileges conclude with the afternoon boat fleets. Custom night returns are completely outside standard parameters and must be requested and confirmed in advance.
- Large Group Coordination: Party sizes or special celebrations require operational coordination at least 72 hours in advance, especially for unified seating, open bar tracks, and return logistics.
- Channel Crossing Motions: Although Tierra Bomba is close to Cartagena, the marine crossing can still experience movement depending on afternoon trade winds, tides, or boat traffic.
- Ecosystem Variables: Island beachfronts are natural environments. Water clarity profiles, natural tidal lines, seasonal seaweed drift, and skyline visibility vary organically day by day.
- Emergency Maritime Guidelines: If extreme weather fronts cause the local coast guard to restrict all maritime traffic, your experience will be rescheduled or fully managed under our cancellation protections.
- Recommended Passenger Packing List: Bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, sandals or water shoes, waterproof phone protection, personal ID, a towel if booking a Basic plan, and cash or card for extra purchases.
- Booking Cancellation Guidelines: Free cancellation is accessible up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour time. Late cancellations, morning delays at the boarding point, or no-shows void ticket validity without refunds.
Related Experiences
Looking for a more vibrant beach club atmosphere? Browse our Makani Beach Club day pass for another Tierra Bomba option.
FAQ
Where exactly is Kabanna Beach Club located?
Kabanna Beach Club is located on Tierra Bomba Island, just across the bay channel from Cartagena. It is a close island destination, completely separate from the remote Rosario Islands.
How long does the boat ride take from Cartagena?
The boat ride usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes from our departure point in the Castillogrande area.
What is the difference between the Basic Pass and VIP Pass?
The Basic Pass includes a standard lounger and approximately $70.000 COP lunch credit. The VIP Pass includes upgraded comfort such as a Balinese bed, towel service, and approximately $95.000 COP lunch credit. Both include round-trip boat transportation and beach club access.
What is the difference between Basic Open Bar and VIP Open Bar?
Basic Open Bar includes the Basic Pass setup plus selected open bar service. VIP Open Bar includes VIP comfort, towel service, a higher lunch credit, and selected open bar service.
What drinks are included in the open bar?
The open bar covers unlimited consumption of house favorites like Mojitos, Piña Coladas, Gin Tonics, Daiquiris, Tequila Sunrises, Caipirinhas, national beer, soda, and water during club hours. Premium bottles, imported liquors, and champagne are not included.
Is the open bar unlimited?
The open bar includes selected drinks continuously during the beach club’s service hours. Beach club staff manage consumption limits responsibly when needed for guest safety or responsible drinking protocols.
Do guests need to pay a tourist pier tax?
No. Departures from the Castillogrande boarding area do not require the same tourist pier tax as La Bodeguita public terminal. If harbor safety rules force a shift in location, a port tax or boarding fee may apply and will be confirmed post-checkout.
Are towels included?
Plush towels are included exclusively within the VIP and VIP Open Bar tiers. Guests booking Basic configurations are encouraged to pack their own towel to avoid local rental fees.
Why choose Tierra Bomba instead of the Rosario Islands?
Tierra Bomba minimizes travel times significantly. A 15-minute boat ride avoids the rough 1-hour open ocean transit to the Rosario chain, allowing flexible morning departures and more actual lounge time on the sand.
What should guests bring?
Guests should bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, sandals or water shoes, waterproof phone protection, personal ID, a beach towel if booking a Basic tier, and cash or credit cards for extra purchases, tips, or any onsite expenses.
