Mangata Cub: An Exclusive Oasis on Isla Grande
Choose this Mangata Ocean Club day trip if you want a stylish Rosario Islands beach club experience on Isla Grande with round-trip boat transportation, à la carte lunch, beach seating, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, towel service, freshwater showers, and music by the sea. Choose between the Regular Day Pass and the Open Bar Day Pass, which adds unlimited selected cocktails and national beer throughout the day.
Mangata Ocean Club: A Beach Club Escape on Isla Grande
Mangata Ocean Club is located on Isla Grande, in the Rosario Islands near Cartagena. This beach club combines comfortable seaside seating, Caribbean cuisine, water activities, and a social atmosphere with a daily DJ.
The experience begins with a shared fast boat departure from Marina Todomar in Bocagrande, Cartagena. Once at Mangata, you can relax by the sea, enjoy the restaurant, explore the surroundings by kayak or paddleboard, or use snorkeling masks around the club when conditions allow.
Both day pass options include the same facilities, lunch, and activities. The main difference is the beverage service: the Regular Day Pass offers selected bar promotions, while the Open Bar Day Pass includes unlimited Águila beer and four cocktails.
What's included?
Regular Day Pass
- Round-trip shared fast boat transportation from Marina Todomar in Bocagrande, Cartagena.
- Welcome glass of champagne or selected natural juice.
- Access to Mangata Ocean Club facilities, restaurant area, and beachfront spaces.
- Assigned beach bed, lounge seating, or sun lounger, according to availability.
- À la carte lunch with 8 menu options and one non-alcoholic beverage.
- Beach towel service, freshwater showers, restrooms, and changing facilities.
- Daily DJ and music at the beach club.
- Use of kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling masks around the club (without a guide).
- Bicycle ride to explore Isla Grande, subject to availability.
- Bar promotions: 2-for-1 on selected cocktails (Mojito, Margarita, Cuba Libre, and Caipiroska), plus a beer bucket offer: buy 5 participating beers and get the 6th free.
Open Bar Day Pass
- Everything included in the Regular Day Pass.
- Unlimited Open Bar throughout the day: national Águila beer and four selected cocktails: Mojito, Margarita, Tinto de Verano, and Cuba Libre.
Water activities and bicycles are subject to availability, weather, sea conditions, and staff instructions. The Open Bar includes only the listed beverages; premium liquors, bottles, and other cocktails are charged separately.
À la Carte Lunch Menu
Both day passes include one main course from the following options, accompanied by one non-alcoholic beverage:
- Breaded corvina fillet: coconut rice, mixed salad, and fried plantains.
- Fried fish: coconut rice, mixed salad, and fried plantains.
- Grilled chicken breast: white rice, mixed salad, and sweet plantains.
- Shrimp risotto.
- Vegetarian pasta: sautéed vegetables.
- Penne Bolognese.
- Chicken nuggets: served with French fries.
- Pizza: Hawaiian or ham and cheese.
Menu options are subject to the restaurant's daily availability.
Not included:
- Mandatory National Natural Park fee and navigation insurance: $25,000 COP per person, payable strictly in cash before boarding.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cartagena.
- Transportation to the Oceanarium or Oceanarium admission.
- Alcoholic beverages with the Regular Day Pass. Bar promotions are available for purchase and are not an open bar.
- Premium liquors, bottles, cocktails outside the Open Bar selection, additional food, or other consumptions not included in the selected plan.
- Guided snorkeling excursions, professional diving, and additional activities not specifically listed as included.
- Tips and personal expenses.
Schedule
- 7:20 a.m. – Meeting time and check-in: arrive at Marina Todomar in Bocagrande, Cartagena, for registration, booking validation, and payment of mandatory fees.
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. – Boat departure: shared fast boat transportation from Cartagena to Isla Grande, subject to authorization from the Port Authority and sea conditions.
- Morning – Arrival at Mangata Ocean Club: check in with the beach club team and settle into your assigned beach bed or lounge area.
- Beach club experience: enjoy the facilities, daily DJ, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling masks, or bicycle activity, according to availability and weather conditions.
- Midday – À la carte lunch: choose one of the 8 available lunch options with an included non-alcoholic beverage.
- Afternoon – Beach club time: continue enjoying the club and the beverage benefits included in your selected plan.
- 3:00 p.m. – Return from Isla Grande: departure by shared boat toward Cartagena, subject to weather and maritime conditions.
Boat departure and return times are subject to daily maritime authorization, weather, and sea conditions. Between December and March, stronger trade winds may affect navigation schedules and the availability of water activities.
Important Information
- Beach club atmosphere: Mangata Ocean Club combines a stylish island setting with a social atmosphere and daily DJ. Music and crowd levels may vary depending on the date and season.
- Meeting point: the boat departs from Marina Todomar in Bocagrande, Cartagena. Guests must arrive at 7:20 a.m. for check-in.
- Mandatory fees: the National Natural Park fee and mandatory insurance total $25,000 COP per person and must be paid in cash before boarding. Please bring Colombian pesos.
- Regular and Open Bar options: both plans include the same beach club facilities, lunch, and activities. Only the Open Bar option includes unlimited selected cocktails and Águila beer.
- Open Bar selection: unlimited beverages are limited to national Águila beer, Mojito, Margarita, Tinto de Verano, and Cuba Libre. Premium liquors, bottles, and cocktails outside this selection are charged separately.
- Regular Day Pass promotions: selected 2-for-1 cocktails and the beer bucket promotion may be available during the day. These are purchase promotions, not an unlimited open bar.
- Lunch: both plans include one à la carte main course from the available menu and one non-alcoholic beverage. Additional dishes and premium food orders are charged separately.
- Water activities: kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling masks are available for guest use, subject to equipment availability, weather, sea conditions, and staff instructions.
- Snorkeling: masks are included for snorkeling around the club without a guide. A guided excursion to the sunken plane is not included unless separately confirmed by the operator.
- Bicycle activity: guests may explore parts of Isla Grande by bicycle when equipment and operating conditions allow. All guests must return to the club before the scheduled boat departure.
- Seating: beach beds, lounge seating, and sun loungers are assigned according to availability, group size, and the beach club's organization on the day of the visit.
- Mobility: boarding and disembarking from a fast boat may require stairs, balance, and walking on uneven or wet surfaces. This experience is not recommended for travelers with severely limited mobility.
- Trade wind season: between December and March, stronger trade winds can make the boat ride to Isla Grande choppier. The captain or maritime authorities may adjust departure times, return schedules, or water activities for safety.
- Natural conditions: water clarity, currents, seaweed, beach conditions, and weather may change from day to day. Photos and videos may not reflect the exact conditions of your visit.
- What to bring: bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, personal identification, waterproof phone protection, and cash in Colombian pesos. Water shoes are recommended.
- Cancellation policy: free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Late cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows may be non-refundable.
FAQ
Where is Mangata Ocean Club located?
Mangata Ocean Club is located on Isla Grande, in the Rosario Islands near Cartagena. Round-trip shared boat transportation from Marina Todomar in Bocagrande is included.
What is the difference between the Regular and Open Bar Day Pass?
Both plans include transportation, beach club access, lunch, towels, showers, DJ, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling masks, and bicycle activities. The Open Bar option also includes unlimited Águila beer and selected cocktails throughout the day.
Which drinks are included in the Open Bar?
The Open Bar includes national Águila beer and four selected cocktails: Mojito, Margarita, Tinto de Verano, and Cuba Libre. Premium liquors and other cocktails are not included.
Does the Regular Day Pass include alcoholic drinks?
The Regular Day Pass does not include unlimited alcoholic beverages. Selected 2-for-1 cocktail promotions and beer bucket offers may be available for purchase at the bar.
Is lunch included in both plans?
Yes. Both options include an à la carte lunch with 8 menu choices and one non-alcoholic beverage. Extra food and premium dishes are charged separately.
Are kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling masks included?
Yes. These activities are included with both plans, subject to availability, sea conditions, and staff instructions. Snorkeling around the club is self-guided.
Can I snorkel near the sunken plane?
Mangata is near a well-known sunken plane snorkeling area on Isla Grande. However, a guided snorkeling tour to that location is not part of the standard inclusions unless separately confirmed by the operator.
Are towels and freshwater showers included?
Yes. Both day passes include towel service and access to freshwater showers, restrooms, and changing facilities.
Where does the boat depart from?
The boat departs from Marina Todomar in Bocagrande, Cartagena. Guests must arrive at 7:20 a.m. for check-in and registration.
How much cash should I bring for mandatory fees?
Bring $25,000 COP per person in cash for the National Natural Park fee and mandatory insurance. Additional cash may be useful for tips and personal purchases.
What time does the boat return?
The return boat usually departs Isla Grande around 3:00 p.m., depending on weather, sea conditions, and daily maritime operation.
Can the trade winds affect the experience?
Yes. Between December and March, trade winds can make the sea rougher. Boat schedules and water activities may be adjusted for safety.
What should I bring?
Bring sunscreen, swimwear, sunglasses, water shoes, identification, waterproof phone protection, and cash for mandatory fees or extra purchases.
