Cartagena · EVENING EXPERIENCES
15 reviewed
Think of this as the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 15 evening experiences worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
2-hour Cartagena catamaran sunset cruise with city lights, skyline views, music, and a drink plus appetizer. Great value.
“Amazing sunset cruise. The boat was spacious, appetizers came at just the right time, and drinks were reasonably priced.”
Cartagena sunset party boat with open bar, DJ music, and a stop at Virgen del Carmen, then a downtown nightclub entry. 2 hours.
“It was amazing! Alejandro was a great host! I made some friends and had a great time! I would recommend for any solo traveler, great way to meet new people.”
90-minute Cartagena sunset cruise with open bar, music, and big-bay views from Bocagrande to the old city at night.
“Very good and laid back. The drink selection was great and beautiful boat and great staff. Will recommend”
A 90-minute sunset pirate cruise from Cartagena with an open bar, skyline views, cannon fun, and captain stories about the city’s past.
“Great way to experience the amazing Cartagena sunset! Boat size is really nice for tours. Not to big, not to small.. just right! Friendly crew, complimentary drinks.”
Sunset horseback riding at La Boquilla from Maria Palito: calm horses, mangroves, wildlife, local stories, and Caribbean food for $50.
“Our tour was amazing ! We didn’t use transportation because we had a rental. Jose was awesome and the ride on the coast line was beautiful would definitely recommend!”
Full-day Barú from Cartagena: mangroves and raccoons, Rosario snorkeling, sunset views, and bioluminescent plankton at night.
“snorkel di 10 minuti senza boccaglio in una zona dove c'erano davvero pochi pesci, situazione molto confusa, barca per trasferimento al beach club scomoda. chiedono il 15% per pagamenti con carta, cibo non male ma nemmeno ottimo. un po' diverso dalla descrizione del tour. non consigliato”
Ride calm horses along Cartagena’s La Boquilla beach at day or sunset. English guide, $50, no pickup, ends at a seaside restaurant.
“Mr. José and his team are great! They were punctual, respectful, and attentive. Mr. José was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information pertaining to the history of his country, as well as the history of other countries. The horses aRead more”
2-hour Cartagena sunset cruise with open bar, DJ music, and dance show plus dance classes from Muelle de la Bodeguita.
“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”
Choose a 2-hour open-bar sunset cruise from Cartagena at 4:30 pm: speedboat party vibe or catamaran comfort with skyline views.
“Excellent..🤩🤩 Muy buena amenización, el lugar, la atención, la vista espectacular woowww 10/10 Re Top😎”
Sunset sea kayaking in Cartagena Bay from Castillogrande Beach, guided with safety training, all gear, and an easy 2 km paddle.
“It was a fantastic view of the sunset. The guide Andres gave us detailed instructions on how to operate the Kayak and he was very patient and attentive with us knowing that we had never kayaked before. He also gave us some historic facts of the city as we were kayaking. Definitely an unforgettable experience. Thank you!”
Private 2-hour sunset boat date in Cartagena with champagne, red roses, Bluetooth music, and walled-city bay views for up to 4.
“Was just as advertised. Very romantic and special. Perfect occasion. Staff was very attentive and could not ask for more”
A 2-hour Cartagena sunset party on a sports boat: open bar with national liquor, music/DJ energy, and bay views from Muelle de los Pegasos.
“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.”
Cartagena to Barú for a Playa Blanca sunset, dinner voucher, then a boat ride to see bioluminescent plankton glow.
“L’excursion était terrible. Pendant le trajet, des colombiens ont entourés le véhicule pour intimider les touristes à leur donner de l’argent. Nous étions terrorisés. Une fois sur place, nous avons mangés le repas fourni et nous avons été malade. Enfin, lors du tour en bateau, nous étions très très coincés. Le bateau était bien trop remplis, mon gilet de sauvetage était brisé et s’attachait pas. Enfin, il n’y avait pratiquement pas de plancton. J’ai déjà vécu l’expérience dans un autre pays et je sais c’est supposé ressembler à quoi.”
Family stargazing night at Finca Astronómica near Cartagena: telescope viewing, astronomy talk, dinner, bonfire marshmallows, streamed astrophotos.
“What a fantastic evening!. The hosts are lovely people. The food was amazing and the setting is stunning especially after dark. We were taken through how telescopes work to seeing a range of celestial objects across the night sky.”
A full-day speedboat loop from Cartagena to Baru and the Rosary Islands, ending with a night bioluminescent plankton stop.
“At first we left late, and we had to take away recreational time at the Fort and add it to Playa Blanca (where they left us for several hours, but I'll explain that later). They called us at 7 am claiming that they would only tolerate a few minutes of delay (a schedule that we respected) and we ended up leaving on the excursion an hour and a half later (maybe more). They asked us for 20,000 more Colombians that WERE NOT SPECIFIED anywhere (understandable, but they should have told us). For the time of the plankton, they left us 3 hours in Playa Blanca (it's beautiful anyway, but I…”
