Palmarito Beach Club Day Pass in Tierra Bomba island

Choose this Palmarito Beach Club day pass if you want a quick and easy island escape from Cartagena with round-trip boat transportation, beach club access, pool, buffet lunch, welcome drink, hammocks, beach chairs, and views of the Cartagena skyline. This is a good fit for travelers who want beach time without the longer boat ride to the Rosario Islands.

A Urban Beach Day Close to Cartagena’s Coastline

Palmarito Beach Club is located in Punta Arena on Tierra Bomba Island, just a short boat ride from Cartagena. The experience is designed for travelers who want a simple and comfortable beach club day with easy logistics, a pool, beach areas, buffet lunch, and views back toward the city skyline.

Because Tierra Bomba is much closer to Cartagena than the Rosario Islands, Palmarito is a practical option for families, couples, groups, and travelers who prefer a shorter boat crossing. The beach club setting combines Caribbean atmosphere with facilities such as sun chairs, hammocks, hanging beds, showers, bar service, and Wi-Fi.

What's included?

• Round-trip boat transportation from Cartagena to Palmarito Beach Club on Tierra Bomba Island.
• Beach club access and use of assigned facilities.
• Access to the freshwater swimming pool.
• Access to beach chairs, reclining sun chairs, hanging beds, hammock areas, and shaded spaces, subject to availability and daily operation.
• Welcome drink upon arrival, according to the day’s service.
• Buffet lunch with Caribbean-style options, usually including fish, chicken, salads, rice, sides, and local preparations according to the day’s menu.
• Access to showers and common areas.
• Bar service available on site for additional purchases.
• Wi-Fi access, subject to daily connectivity and local conditions.
• Views of Cartagena’s skyline from Tierra Bomba, subject to weather and visibility.

Not included:

• Ground transportation to or from the boat meeting point in Cartagena.
• Towels. Guests should bring their own towel from the hotel.
• Alcoholic beverages, cocktails, extra drinks, snacks, or food items outside the included buffet lunch and welcome drink.
• Premium seating, private areas, bottle service, or special upgrades unless specifically confirmed.
• Tips, personal expenses, sunscreen, waterproof phone cases, water shoes, or personal purchases.

Schedule

1. Recommended arrival – 8:45 AM: Arrive early at the confirmed meeting point to complete check-in and increase your chances of getting preferred seating, since beach furniture is assigned according to availability and arrival order.
2. Meeting point in Cartagena: Boats usually depart from the beach area in Castillogrande, behind the Hospital de Bocagrande. Final details are sent in the confirmation email.
3. Boat departures: Boats usually operate daily starting around 9:00 AM, subject to availability, boarding logistics, and maritime conditions.
4. Boat ride to Tierra Bomba: The crossing usually takes around 15 minutes, depending on sea conditions and boarding logistics.
5. Arrival at Palmarito Beach Club: Check in with the beach club team, receive your welcome drink, and settle into the assigned beach or pool area.
6. Midday – Buffet lunch: Enjoy the included buffet lunch according to the day’s menu and service schedule.
7. Afternoon – Beach and pool time: Continue relaxing, swimming, enjoying the pool, or using the common areas before the return process begins.
8. 3:30 PM – Standard return to Cartagena: Boats usually depart back to Cartagena around 3:30 PM, subject to maritime conditions and daily operation.

Boat schedules, departure points, return times, beach club logistics, seating assignment, and travel duration may change without prior notice due to weather, sea conditions, maritime authority instructions, capacity, or operational decisions made on the day of travel.

Important Information

1. Destination location: Palmarito Beach Club is located on Tierra Bomba Island, not in the Rosario Islands. This makes it a faster island option from Cartagena.
2. Beach club atmosphere: Palmarito is generally a relaxed and family-friendly beach club, but it remains a shared destination. Crowd levels, music, beach conditions, and service pace may vary depending on the day.
3. Seating policy: Beach chairs, loungers, hanging beds, hammocks, and shaded spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and depend on availability. Arriving early is recommended.
4. Towel policy: Towels are not included. Guests should bring their own towel from the hotel.
5. Outside food and drinks: Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the beach club.
6. Buffet lunch: Buffet options may vary depending on the day’s menu, occupancy, and kitchen operation. Vegetarian-friendly sides may be available, but special dietary requirements should be mentioned to the staff on arrival.
7. Family suitability: The short boat crossing and beach club facilities can make this a convenient option for families, but children must remain supervised at all times, especially near the sea and pool.
8. Sea conditions: The boat ride to Tierra Bomba is usually shorter than the ride to the Rosario Islands, but sea conditions can still vary due to wind, rain, tides, and daily maritime instructions.
9. Vendor activity: Vendor presence is generally lower than in some public beach areas, but no beach club can guarantee a completely vendor-free or silent environment.
10. Natural conditions: Tierra Bomba is a natural coastal environment, so water clarity, currents, beach conditions, sand texture, seaweed presence, and visibility of the Cartagena skyline can vary from day to day.
11. What to bring: Bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, sandals or water shoes, waterproof phone protection, and cash or card for extra drinks, tips, and personal purchases.
12. Cancellation policy: Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled activity start time. Late cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows may be non-refundable.

FAQ

Where is Palmarito Beach Club located?

Palmarito Beach Club is located in Punta Arena on Tierra Bomba Island, a short boat ride from Cartagena. It is not located in the Rosario Islands.

How long is the boat ride to Palmarito Beach Club?

The boat ride usually takes around 15 minutes from the Castillogrande area, depending on sea conditions, boarding logistics, and daily operation.

Where is the meeting point in Cartagena?

Boats usually depart from the beach area in Castillogrande, behind the Hospital de Bocagrande. Exact meeting point instructions are sent in the confirmation email after booking.

Is the buffet lunch included?

Yes. Buffet lunch is included and usually features Caribbean-style options such as fish, chicken, salads, rice, sides, and local preparations according to the day’s menu.

Are there vegetarian options?

The buffet often includes salads, rice, sides, and other vegetarian-friendly items. Guests with specific dietary requirements should inform the staff upon arrival, but special meals may not always be guaranteed.

Are towels included?

No. Towels are not included. Guests should bring their own towel from the hotel.

Is Palmarito Beach Club good for families?

Palmarito can be a convenient option for families because the boat ride is short and the beach club has facilities such as a pool, hammocks, beach chairs, and common areas. Children must be supervised at all times.

Is the boat ride rough?

The crossing to Tierra Bomba is usually shorter and often easier than the ride to the Rosario Islands, but sea conditions can still vary due to wind, rain, tides, and daily maritime instructions.

Is there less vendor activity than on public beaches?

Vendor activity is generally lower than in many public beach areas, but it is not possible to guarantee a completely vendor-free environment.

What should guests bring?

Guests should bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, sandals or water shoes, waterproof phone protection, and cash or card for extra drinks, tips, and personal purchases.