Sunset on a Catamaran in Cartagena – Bona Vida Sunset Cruise Review

Boats and sunsets are two of my favorite things to enjoy in Cartagena, and the Bona Vida Catamaran in Cartagena is a great choice for enjoying both. Read on to learn about our experience enjoying this catamaran in Cartagena and decide if it might be something you want to do on your visit.

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Bona Vida Catamaran – Cartagena Sunset Cruise Introduction

Set on the Caribbean, enjoying the sunset is undoubtedly one of the top things to do in Cartagena. There are a number of good places to enjoy a sunset drink in Cartagena, but for a special experience, a sunset cruise on they bay is a great choice.

We previously had gone on the Sibarita Express sunset cruise (read about it here) and on the San Juan Catamaran (now closed). We had been wanting to check out the Bona Vida Catamaran sunset cruise for a while, especially since I have heard such good things about its Rosario Islands day trip tour.

We finally went, taking our niece along after enjoying a weekend with her and visiting the National Aviary and Playa Blanca (read about those at the links). We had a terrific time, and I think this is probably our favorite sunset cruise in Cartagena. In this article, I’ll share what we liked about it and how you can plan your own sunset cruise on this catamaran in Cartagena.

What We Liked

First, the boat is terrific. It is very spacious. Especially neat are the nets at the front of the boat, which not only are great photo ops, but fun to sit and lay on, and unique. Our niece loved playing on them too. The boat also has plenty of sofa style seating, including in the shade if the sun is still bright when it departs. While there aren’t tables on board, there are plenty of cupholders and the boat did not feel cramped.

The Bona Vida sunset cruise includes two free drinks. Options available were rum and cokes, piña coladas, beer, and wine (there may be more, but those are the ones I remember). There are sodas for the kids. The drinks were fine, and prices for additional drinks were fairly reasonable.

We also really liked that during the cruise, they gave us a bag of snacks. These included some mini empanadas and quibbes. They were quite good, and we didn’t actually realize they were included so they were a pleasant surprise.

And, of course, the view is spectacular! Like other sunset cruises, Bona Vida heads out to the edge of the bay near the Bocagrande channel, where the sun sets straight ahead out to sea. I also thought part of what made Bona Vida enjoyable was being on an actual sailing ship rather than just a ship powered solely by a motor. The sail adds a neat touch to the view.

After hanging out at the edge of the bay for a while, it heads back once the sun has descended beyond the horizon. You get great views of the Walled City, Getsemaní, and Bocagrande both on the way out and the way back, when they are all lit up and pretty after it gets dark.

The whole trip takes a bit over 2 hours. We really enjoyed it and I think it would be a great activity for all ages in Cartagena. It’s a great chance to see the gorgeous sunset and get some unique views of the city.

How to Plan Your Bona Vida Sunset Cruise

The easiest thing to do is to book ahead of time online at GetYourGuide. You can also try contacting Bona Vida directly or use a travel agency to compare prices. As noted above, Bona Vida also has a terrific day tour to the Rosario Islands, which you can book here (you can also read more about the islands here).

If you’re looking for alternatives to Bona Vida, you can check out the Sibarita sunset cruise with open bar, which is all you can drink but doesn’t include food (life is about compromises). Sibarita also has a nighttime dinner cruise on its larger boat.

Another alternative for a sunset cruise is this sunset cruise with open bar on a pirate ship, which we have not done ourselves but I think it will be the next one we try. Another option is this smaller boat sunset cruise or, for something unique, this sunset kayak tour.

Bona Vida Sunset Cruise Conclusion

In conclusion, we had a great time on the Bona Vida sunset catamaran cruise, and I definitely recommend it. I hope you found this review useful, and if you go on Bona Vida or another sunset cruise, I’d love to hear what you thought in the comments below.

Cheers and Happy Sunset Gazing!

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