Luxury Beach Club: Rosario Islands Open Bar Day Pass

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.

A Lively Island Day with Open Bar and Beach Club Comfort

Luxury Beach Club is a social beach club experience located on Isla Grande, one of the best-known areas of the Rosario Islands near Cartagena. The day is designed 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 experience is lively, music-driven, and designed for travelers who want an energetic island atmosphere. It is not recommended for guests looking for silence, privacy, a remote natural beach, or a fully calm family-style beach day. Water clarity, crowd levels, music volume, beach conditions, and service pace may vary depending on the season, weather, and daily operation.

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, subject to availability and daily operation.
• Unlimited selected house open bar during the island stay, according to the beach club’s service schedule.
• 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, according to the day’s menu.
• 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, subject to confirmation and availability.
• Upgraded seating area with beach bed per couple or sunbed for solo guests, according to the selected setup and daily operation.
• Enhanced lunch menu with additional options, which may include dishes such as seafood pasta or herb-crusted catch, according to the day’s menu.
• Preferred beach club location or front-row-style area near the music atmosphere, subject to the club’s seating assignment and availability.

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

1. 07:15 AM – Check-in at La Bodeguita Pier: Arrive at the confirmed meeting point for registration, booking validation, and cash payment of mandatory pier-related fees.
2. Morning – Boat departure from Cartagena: Complete boarding and begin the shared boat ride toward Isla Grande in the Rosario Islands, subject to same-day maritime and port conditions.
3. Morning – Arrival at Luxury Beach Club: Check in with the beach club team and settle into the assigned seating area according to your selected plan and availability.
4. During the island stay – Open bar service: Enjoy the included selected house open bar according to the beach club’s service schedule and responsible service policies.
5. Midday – Lunch service: Enjoy lunch according to the menu and plan selected. VIP guests may have access to additional menu options when confirmed.
6. 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.
7. Around 3:00 PM – Standard return navigation: Boats usually depart the island around 3:00 PM according to the authorized maritime schedule.
8. Around 4:15 PM – Approximate arrival in Cartagena: Arrival time may vary depending on sea conditions, pier traffic, and port operations.

Maritime schedules for Rosario Islands day trips are authorized and regulated by DIMAR, the Colombian Maritime Authority. The standard return navigation usually begins around 3:00 PM, with approximate arrival in Cartagena between 4:00 PM and 4:15 PM. Timing, departure point, return time, navigation route, Oceanarium availability, and beach club logistics may change without prior notice due to wind, waves, port operations, maritime traffic, dock access, or safety instructions issued on the day of travel.

Important Information

1. 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.
2. Open bar conditions: The included open bar applies only to selected house drinks served during the beach club’s scheduled service. Premium imported liquors, bottles, champagne, specialty cocktails, and drinks outside the included selection are paid separately.
3. Responsible drinking: Guests are responsible for drinking safely and following staff instructions. Service may be limited or refused if a guest appears intoxicated or behaves in a way that affects safety or other guests.
4. VIP access: VIP access is usually available for groups of 10 guests or more and must be confirmed before travel. VIP seating, beach beds, and upgraded areas depend on availability, occupancy, and the beach club’s seating assignment.
5. Seating assignment: Seating and beach bed allocation are assigned according to the selected plan, arrival order, check-in time, club availability, and daily operation. 
6. 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.
7. Oceanarium option: The Oceanarium stop is optional and depends on the day’s operation. Oceanarium 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.
8. Dolphin activities: If guests choose paid activities such as swimming with dolphins or taking photos with dolphins, the group boat may not be able to wait. These activities are not included and may affect your ability to return with the group.
9. Towel policy: Towels are not included. Guests should bring their own towel from the hotel.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Active boat boarding: Guests may need to board or exit the boat using stairs and may step into shallow water depending on tide, dock conditions, and daily operation. Good mobility and balance are recommended.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Weather and maritime safety: From December to March, stronger trade winds are common around Cartagena. Boat routes, travel times, dock access, beach access, Oceanarium stops, and return schedules may change without prior notice if the captain, port authorities, or maritime conditions require adjustments for safety.
16. 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 according to the beach club’s service schedule. 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, subject to confirmation and availability.

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 PM, with approximate arrival in Cartagena between 4:00 PM and 4:15 PM. Return timing may change due to maritime conditions, port operations, or safety instructions.

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.