Colombia · BEACH CLUB DAY PASSES
Good beach club day passes fill up in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they actually differ.
Cartagena to the Rosario Islands by speedboat for a full day at Bora Bora Beach Club, lunch included, swim and paddle time.
“It was very nice, a much needed break from the busyness of the historic center. Well put together tour!”
Galerazamba’s pink salt flats, Totumo mud lodotherapy, and Los Pinos beach club lunch in one 5-hour Cartagena outing.
“The mud massages were great ! So was the help from the ladies who helped wash us off . We celebrated my friends birthday and it was a great experience ! Would love to come again !”
A half-day trip from Cartagena that pairs a guided Fort San Fernando walk with a calm Playa Morena beach club lunch.
“our tour to Playa Morena was very disappointing, and we would not return. The man who walked us around and gave us a tour was very friendly, however, the spot you spend the day looks nothing like the pictures. They do not give you a chaise to tan, the beach and water are not nice. The lady who gave my girl a massage charged an outrageous amount for a massage that wasn’t even good. There are better tours to go on.”
A full day at La Punta Beach Club on Tierrabomba Island from Cartagena, with DJs, towels, lunch, and optional kayaking and massages.
“Very well organized and was a great laidback experience. Couldn’t ask for a much better beach day. Meet up point was a bit confusing to find at first, but there are plenty of officials on site of the dock to help out.”
Cartagena to Playa Blanca beach club with air-conditioned transport, Mambo facilities, lunch voucher, and welcome cocktail in 8 hours.
“I enjoyed the day and it was a nice excursion to a beach outside the city. The beach had amazing water and sand, and Mambo beach club was a convenient place to relax, have drinks, and eat food. The staff was very nice and attentive. There were some vendors allowed in so you will have some interaction with them. One critique is that there was no music or vibe at Mambo. The beach club looked nice but it had no atmosphere. I was told the speaker was in repair but there should really be a temporary solution since the beach club experience comes with expectations.”
Club Kabanna Luxury Beach Club near Cartagena, with round-trip boat transfer, beach beds, DJ vibes, and Nikkei-Caribbean lunch included.
“This club has nothing of luxury. Stained mattresses, broken wood sunbeds. No decent service, terrible food. No english speaking staff. Cigarettes buds in the sand. Empty bottles left in plant pots. Unclean sea water. Poorly maintained facilities.”
Early private transfer to Rosario Island for a full day at PAO PAO Beach Club, with sun bed and club-hosted lunch, adult-only calm.
“Cumplidos en la hora de salida, la comida espectacular, el lugar increíble, solo faltó que la playa no esté tan cerca al muelle, el personal mut amable!!!”
Spend a full day at Beach Club Mambo in Playa Blanca, crossing Baru Bridge and enjoying a $30,000 COP lunch voucher plus beach facilities.
“The guide was great. The trip was a bit kong. Lunch was pretty good, but the beach was not my favorite. Very rocky.”
Playa Blanca VIP access to Mambo Beach Club from Cartagena, with sun chair, snacks, and lunch voucher, plus the party beach vibe.
“This is by far the worst tour that I’ve ever been on. Where do I begin? First, The tour included hotel pick up and they were trying to make go to a meet up location. I had to call to clarify this and they ended up sending someone to pick us up. Then, we went to pick up other guests which they couldn’t find and kept riding from one hotel to another for about an hour. When the tour guide gets in the van, he barely spoke and the other party had to ask him details of the itinerary. When we there I had to ask the tour guide about…”
Cartagena combo day trip: National Aviary trek plus bird show, then Playa Blanca on Barú with lunch and beach club time.
“Really nice experience at the aviary beautiful exhibits. The beach was pleasant not to pushy vendors and very fun time in the water and a delicious lunch”
A full day from Cartagena to Barú, with a National Aviary tour and lunch by the sea at Playa Blanca.
“There is no guide for the aviario, but it was an interesting sight. Four of us were left at the aviario, but because of traffic no one came to pick us up at 12.00 and go to the beach. I took a moto to get to the beach and wasn't even offered a free drink to compensate for the discomfort. The beach is super crowded and the place very loud. Because of traffic it took almost three hours to return. The guide was kind, but overall not the best day, especially if you like peace and quiet.”
Full day at Playa Blanca in Barú at Mambo Beach Club, with transport and lunch voucher, plus time to enjoy Colombia’s crystal-blue water.
“Me gustó la playa y la atención en Mambo beach. El guía, no era guía y puedo estar seguro que leyó y se aprendió la descripción del tour. El transporte no era lo esperado el a/c fue descripción terror y tenía una plaga de zancudos”
Pao Pao Beach Club near Cartagena: snorkeling, a frigate tour, wellness time, and a chef’s menu with transport and loungers for $109.
“Overall it was a good experience. Boat left pretty much on time there and back. Took a little over an hour rather than the suggested 45 minute. Food was good. Place is clean and peaceful. Drinks were nice. Negative is that my particular waiter only came by about twice before lunch. After lunch I didn’t see him and after 45 minutes went and found him myself. I think this was likely because I was solo. A little more attention would have given 5 stars.”
8-hour Rosario Islands daypass to Ibbiza Island Beach Club from Cartagena, with speedboat, lunch, pool access, DJ, and aquarium transfer.
“Second time doing the activity. However the service at the island was not what you expect, plus considering the fixed price, it has the standard service, where the prices increases even if you want the lunch to be served first.”
Makani Luxury Beach Club day pass on Tierra Bomba with roundtrip boat from Bocagrande, pool time, wifi, and yoga, from $69.
“Beautiful beach club with great food and drinks! This definitely provides your moneys worth!”
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