Cartagena's Sunset Party Cruise: Unskippable & Affordable
Local Guide
Posted on June 11, 2025
Sunset View of Cartagena Bay
The golden hour transforms Cartagena's skyline into a photographer's dream
Here's how it goes down: you get on a boat in the late afternoon, right as the sky starts turning orange and purple. There's no fuss—just people looking to enjoy the moment, music playing, drinks flowing, and Cartagena's skyline turning into something for the story on Instagram. From the water, the old city walls and colonial buildings glow gold in the sunset, making for the best photos you'll take your whole trip.
There's always someone on the aux playing the kind of music you actually want to hear—solid Colombian classics mixed with reggaeton hits that make it nearly impossible to not start dancing. The open bar is casual and stocked with rum and aguardiente (you know, local favorites). It's not flashy, just easy-going and fun, the way a night on the water should be.
"From the water, the old city walls and colonial buildings glow gold in the sunset, making for the best photos you'll take your whole trip."
One of the best parts about this cruise is that anyone can do it—solo travelers easily meet new people, groups of friends can party together, or if you're celebrating something special, booking a private option is totally possible. It's flexible enough that it feels comfortable no matter how you like to travel.
But I'll give you a tip: be a little selective about who you book with. Some boats around here can be janky, old, and honestly pretty stingy with the alcohol. Others really stand out and make the whole experience shine (like Coco Cartagena, if you know, you know).
Panoramic View of Cartagena at Sunset
The magical moment when day turns to night over the Caribbean Sea
And if you want to keep going once the boat docks, the crew will hook you up. They offer a simple after-party option—no lines, no hassle. You hit a rooftop bar for a drink, then head to a couple of Cartagena's top clubs. It's affordable, easy, and saves you the trouble of figuring out where to go next.
Bottom line: if you're here and looking for something real to do, the Sunset Party Cruise is it. It's straightforward, fun, cheap enough to say yes without stressing, and it's exactly the kind of evening you'd recommend to your own friends. Just trust me, and go for it.
