The San Bernardo Archipelago is a group of 10 islands located about 2 hours by speedboat from Cartagena, on the Colombian Caribbean coast. The largest and most visited are Múcura, Tintipán, and Isla Palma — each with its own character, from boutique resorts to relaxed guesthouses nestled among palm trees. The archipelago also includes Santa Cruz del Islote, known as one of the most densely populated islands in the world.
This ticket covers only the one-way trip from Cartagena to the islands. Perfect if you already have accommodation booked and just need transport to get there.
Need the return trip too?
👉 Round Trip: Cartagena ↔ Isla Múcura / Tintipán
👉 One Way (Return to Cartagena): Isla Múcura / Tintipán → Cartagena
📍 Departure point Muelle La Bodeguita – Gate 4, Cartagena (View on Google Maps)
🕗 Check-in: 8:15 a.m. 🕘 Departure: 9:00 a.m. (no exceptions)
💸 National Park Fee: 31,500 COP in cash — not included in the ticket, paid directly at the dock.
Tintipán Dock — for guests staying at Casa Tinti · Glamping Ashram · El Embrujo · Sal Si Puedes · Mistica Hostel · Arena Beach · Doña Aura.
Islote Dock — for guests staying at Isla Bonita · Santa Lova · Medusa · Hostal Islote · Mi Refugio · Villa Luz · Villa Lucy · Quintas del Mar · Hotel Isla Palma. These accommodations require a short additional boat transfer — coordinate your pickup with your hotel in advance.
Múcura Dock — for guests staying at Punta Faro · Hotel Isla Múcura · Múcura Club · Estrella de Mar · Dahlandia · Hostal Paraíso.
🚤 Direct stops Casa en el Agua · Punta Norte · El Arca · Hotel Tintipán Experience · Quintas del Mar
Can’t find your accommodation on any of the lists? Ask them directly which of the 3 official docks (Tintipán, Islote, or Múcura) is closest, and whether they can pick you up from the dock by boat.
Heading to Isla Palma? The boat drops you off at the Islote — coordinate with your accommodation in advance so they can pick you up from there by boat.
Maximum 1 carry-on bag of 8 kg or 40 liters per person. If you need to bring extra luggage, there are two options:
Can I go to the islands and come back the same day with this ticket? No. This is a one-way ticket. If you need the return trip, you can book it separately: One Way (Return to Cartagena): Isla Múcura / Tintipán → Cartagena, or purchase the Round Trip ticket.
Is the National Park fee included? No. It’s 31,500 COP in cash, paid directly at the dock on the day of travel.
What happens if I arrive late to check-in? Check-in closes at 8:45 a.m. and the boat departs promptly at 9:00 a.m. If you arrive late, you forfeit your spot with no refund. We recommend arriving by 8:15 a.m.
How much luggage can I bring? Maximum 1 carry-on bag of 8 kg or 40 liters. If you need to bring more, there is an additional cost of 30,000 COP per bag, subject to the captain’s approval. If it can’t fit on the boat, we’ll store it at our office for 30,000 COP per bag per night.
Does the service operate in bad weather? We depend on sea conditions and maritime authority authorization. In case of cancellation due to weather, we offer rescheduling or a full refund.
How do I know where to get off? When booking you’ll indicate your accommodation and we’ll confirm the corresponding stop. If your accommodation isn’t on the list, ask them which of the 3 official docks is closest and whether they can pick you up from there by boat.
Can I modify my travel date? Yes, up to 1 day before departure. Modifications are non-refundable, but the value can be applied to another date.
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