Bayside Excursion: Luxury Escape in Rosario Islands

Choose a quiet Rosario Islands day pass built around limited capacity, à la carte dining, and a more intimate island atmosphere. Bayside, formerly known as Isla Coralina, is designed for travelers who prefer calm surroundings, thoughtful service, and a refined alternative to louder beach clubs.

A Refined Island Day with Limited Capacity and Calm Beach Club Service

Bayside, formerly known as Isla Coralina, is one of the most intimate island retreats in the Rosario Islands National Natural Park. With limited guest capacity and a calm natural setting, this experience is a strong fit for travelers who want a slower, more refined day near Cartagena without the high-energy atmosphere of larger beach clubs.

The setting blends native vegetation, coral surroundings, sea views, and a restaurant-focused island experience. Depending on the selected plan, guests can enjoy round-trip shared boat transportation, towel service, freshwater showers, kayak or snorkeling equipment when available, purified water, à la carte lunch, cocktails, and a relaxation massage.

This is not a party beach club. Bayside is better for couples, quiet travelers, and guests who value food, calm service, and a smaller island environment over loud music, crowds, or a packed beach club scene.

What's included?

Island Day Trip: Quiet Island Access and À La Carte Lunch

• Round-trip shared speedboat transportation from Cartagena to Bayside, formerly known as Isla Coralina.
• Tropical welcome drink upon arrival.
• Beach towel service during the day pass.
• Access to freshwater showers and island facilities included in the selected plan.
• Use of kayaks and snorkeling masks when available.
• Purified water station available during the experience.
• À la carte lunch with options such as sea bass, shrimp rice, seafood rice, pasta di mare, chicken with mushrooms, grilled chicken, or baby beef.
• Vegetarian, vegan, and children’s menu options available at the restaurant when requested.

Bayside Experience: Lunch, Cocktails and Relaxation Massage

• All inclusions from the Island Day Trip plan.
• 30-minute relaxation massage, coordinated during the island stay.
• 2x1 cocktail option from selected drinks such as Mojito, Cuba Libre, Daiquiri, Piña Colada, or Margarita.

Not included:

• Mandatory dock tax, National Natural Park fee, and navigation insurance, payable in cash at the pier before boarding.
• Hotel pickup or drop-off in Cartagena.
• Premium dishes, extra drinks, furniture upgrades, tips, personal expenses, or services purchased directly on the island.

Schedule

1. 7:40 a.m. – Check-in at the pier: arrive at Muelle de la Bodeguita in Cartagena for reservation validation, boarding check-in, and cash payment of the mandatory pier-related fees.
2. 8:20 a.m. – Boat departure: board the shared speedboat for the ride from Cartagena to Bayside.
3. 9:10 a.m. – Approximate island arrival: arrive at the island, receive the welcome drink, and check in with the local team.
4. 10:00 a.m. – Quiet island time: enjoy the island setting, freshwater showers, towel service, recreational equipment when available, or massage service if included in your plan.
5. 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – À la carte lunch: lunch is served from the restaurant menu according to the selected plan.
6. 3:00 p.m. – Standard island departure: board the return boat from Bayside to Cartagena.
7. 4:00 p.m. – Approximate arrival in Cartagena: disembark at Muelle de la Bodeguita, Cartagena’s main tourist pier.

The schedule is simple, but the experience feels intentionally unhurried: Bayside is the kind of island day where lunch, sea views, and quiet time matter more than a long list of stops.

Important Information

1. Limited-capacity experience: Bayside is designed as a quiet, low-capacity Rosario Islands day pass. It is better suited for travelers who value calm surroundings, gastronomy, and a slower pace over loud music or a party-style beach club.
2. Minimum age policy: guests must be 14 years or older. Children under 14 are not permitted.
3. Pets: pets are not permitted on the island.
4. Mandatory pier and park fees: dock tax, National Natural Park fee, and navigation insurance are not included and must be paid in cash before boarding. Current fee details can be reviewed on the Cartagena port fee and National Park fee page.
5. Plan differences: Island Day Trip and Bayside Experience include different beverage, massage, and service levels. Review each plan before checkout.
6. Health and boarding restrictions: this shared speedboat trip crosses open sea and is not recommended for pregnant travelers, seniors over 70, guests with reduced mobility, serious back or neck conditions, severe motion sickness, or anyone unable to safely board from the pier or shoreline.
7. Equipment and water activities: kayaks and snorkeling masks depend on availability, sea visibility, and staff guidance. These are a complement to the quiet island day, not the main focus of the experience.
8. Weather and return timing: from November to February, tide and wind conditions may require an earlier island departure. Shared boat routes and return times can change when the sea or port flow requires it.
9. Natural island conditions: water clarity, currents, snorkeling visibility, beach conditions, seaweed, and marine life can vary from day to day. Photos and videos may not reflect the exact conditions on your travel date.
10. Cancellation policy: this experience has a flexible 72-hour cancellation policy, unless a different condition is shown during checkout or applies to a special rate.

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FAQ

Is Bayside the same as Isla Coralina?

Yes. Bayside was formerly known as Isla Coralina and remains one of the quieter Rosario Islands day pass options near Cartagena.

Is Bayside a quiet island experience?

Yes. It is designed for calm surroundings, limited capacity, sea views, and a more intimate atmosphere than larger beach clubs.

What is the difference between the two plans?

The Island Day Trip focuses on quiet island access and à la carte lunch. The Bayside Experience adds a 30-minute massage and a selected cocktail benefit.

What does the à la carte lunch include?

Expect a restaurant-style island lunch rather than a fixed buffet, with seafood, chicken, beef, pasta, and vegetarian-style choices depending on the menu.

Is Bayside suitable for children?

No. Guests must be 14 years or older to join this experience.

Do guests need to bring towels?

No. Towel service is included in both day pass tiers.

What time does the boat return from Bayside to Cartagena?

The return boat usually leaves the island around 3:00 p.m., with arrival in Cartagena around 4:00 p.m.

What happens if there are strong winds?

On breezier days, the island may still feel calm once you arrive, but the boat ride or return timing can change.

Flexible 72-hour cancellation policy applies to this experience.