Evening Tours in Cartagena: The 12 We Recommend

1.2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Set sail at 5:00 PM from Door 1 of Bodeguita Dock for a two-hour catamaran cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll pass Manga, Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, and Tierrabomba while the sun drops. Your ticket includes one beer, wine, or soft drink, a small appetizer, and port fees. Spanish is the onboard language.

“Enjoyed the sunset cruise. It was nice being on the catamaran sail boat with the nets you could sit on over the water. Much better than cramped party boat. Forgot that we could get one drink so I enjoyed the beer although it would have been better if it was cold. It was slightly more than room temp. The white wine is meh. My partner did not enjoy it and so didn’t finish it. I was happy to find little snacks being served at the start which was needed as we didn’t have time to eat! Dinner came later once we finished the tour. The sunset and having a sail…”

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2.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours on a 28-person sports boat in Cartagena Bay, watching the sunset over Manga, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande. Hosts such as Alexis, Alejandro, and Ricardo lead the music, dancing, photos, and unlimited rum-based drinks. The tour ends with entry to a downtown nightclub and suits social visitors who want a lively night out.

“Had a great night, really friendly guide, great music and complimentary drinks. The party at the end was also really fun”

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3.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Board the Sibarita Master at La Bodeguita Pier for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll see Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemani, and the old city at night while enjoying rum and coke, rum punch, soft drinks, and music. Snacks and upgraded drinks cost extra.

“Very romantic. Captain and crew were warm, friendly and enhanced the experience.”

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4.Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 256 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50

Meet your captain at Pegasus Pier for a 90-minute sunset cruise aboard La Fantastica Cartagena. Expect skyline views of Bocagrande, El Laguito, and Castillo Grande, pirate stories, music, photo props, cannon fire, and unlimited coconut lemonade or punch with or without rum or vodka.

“Ship is well decked out and in great condition. The owner (sorry mate - forgot your name) made sure we had plenty of drinks and was a great bloke to chat to. Would definitely recommend for a tour while in Cartagena.”

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5.Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · from $50

Meet José, Gabriel, Miguel, or another Coco Cartagena guide at María Palito for a 1.5-hour beach ride near La Boquilla. You’ll receive riding instruction, follow the coast on a calm horse, enter the water with wet legs, and hear about local fishing life and eco-tourism. Sunset departures offer the best light.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible Horse Riding Experience! This was an absolutely magical experience! The guide was amazing, he taught us how to ride, assessed our ability, and safely encouraged us to speed up. He also shared fascinating history, making the tour even more special. The area felt truly authentic, like stepping back in time, with locals going about their daily lives. The horses were adorable and well cared for, and the guides were extremely helpful with excellent English. Riding into the sunset was pure magic. This place deserves more attention, highly recommend! I will never forget this experience, I have ridden so many horses in my life but still seemed like once…”

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6.Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 11 hours · from $69

Spend 11 hours traveling from Cartagena to Freedom Beach Club in Baru for a welcome cocktail, beach time, mangrove and raccoon visit, snorkeling, island lunch, sunset, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Spanish-speaking guides lead the day, with Angie and Dequer praised for friendly activity support.

“Fatal! Estafaaaaa total. Nos lanzaron en el peor punto de la playa 7 horas sin explicarnos nada (freedom spot ) sucio, mal trato de los encargados ( Maria, Luis, Adriana) lo único que valia la pena fueron los mapaches y nos dejaron 10 min solamente. Y en la noche al momento del Plancton llenaron las embarcaciones de personas a reventar, no cumplen con ninguna medida de seguridad. TODO FUE MALO! UN ROBO ….”

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7.Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $50

Ride a gentle horse for about 1 hour and 15 minutes along La Boquilla beach with José and his team. You’ll receive basic riding help, local history, and views of Cartagena’s rural coast. Choose daylight or sunset, then relax at a seaside restaurant before returning to the meeting point. Transport, food, and drinks are not included.

“Amazing experience Jose was very cool and very knowledgeable about his country and you could tell. He talked about the history of the past, present and future al while guiding and explaining how to ride and control the horse … they let you Read more”

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8.Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Meet at La Bodeguita Dock Door 4 for a two-hour sunset cruise aboard the Bequia. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, an open bar with rum, brandy, mixers, water, and soda, plus a dance show, DJ, and lessons in Cartagena’s traditional dances. Bring 12,000 Colombian pesos for the dock tax.

“necesito mi reembolso estuve ahi a las 5 y no habia nadie que explicara que embarcación tomaría, a pesar que dijeron puerta 4 no habia nada alli, tuve que buscar otro bote para no perder la experiencia”

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9.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20Best value

Choose a two-hour sunset ride from Cartagena’s Centro Histórico: a lively speedboat with rum, aguardiente, mixers, and Latin music, or a steadier catamaran with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus a light snack. The cruise returns to Sibarita del Mar around the meeting point. An optional after-party costs extra.

“What an experience! Such a memorable night! Met amazing people! Danced and drank the night away! Wear something comfy. Bring tip money! Get there 10 mins early so you can find the boat amidst all the chaos of that dock!”

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10.Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Set out from Karib Kayak & Paddle Center in Castillogrande for a gentle 2-kilometer sunset paddle across Cartagena Bay. Guides such as Einer, Carlos, Andres, and Germán provide patient instruction, local stories, and steady support. The 90-minute outing suits beginners and children five and older in a double kayak with a parent.

“i loved the interaction with Stefanie and Carlos. very well safety instructions and very nice and peaceful weather to do the activity. it was brilliant. i felt very relaxed and comfortable and we went so far away!!!! Brilliant activity would recommend it to everyone!!!”

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11.Romantic Date Night in the Bay of Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet near Cartagena’s Walled City for a private two-hour evening cruise on the bay. Your captain and assistant provide champagne, roses, ice, and a Bluetooth sound system. The boat returns to the meeting point, making this a simple, polished choice for engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, or quiet time together.

“Muy buena experiencia romántica, y con buen personal, se puede contratar a un fotógrafo personal para momentos especiales”

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12.Sunset in boat in the bay with music and liquor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet at Muelle de los Pegasos near Cartagena’s Clock Tower at 4:30 pm for a two-hour sunset boat party in the bay. An English- or Spanish-speaking host, music, dancing, national liquor, and an open bar are included. Expect a social, lively outing rather than a quiet cruise. Hotel transfers are not included.

“It’s not really a nice relaxed cruise none of them are on any booking site unless your doing the pirate one more likely.. they blast music so loud you literally can’t talk to anyone on the boat which is annoying as your socialising but I’ve done it twice and good photos and to meet people but some boats are tiny you can’t even stand.. and the rum drinks am have been watered down in I don’t care what they say.. we all agreed on our tour.. also if you have kids or are very old do not book this you will not like it I promise you.”

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