Corona Island Cartagena – Rosario Islands Day Pass (18+)

Corona Island Cartagena is the most intimate day pass on our list. The island welcomes only around 15 guests a day, it is strictly adults only (18+), and it runs without single-use plastics, so the day feels more like a private beach than a club. Expect a beachfront lounger, a three-course lunch and an open bar of Corona beer in a quiet corner of the Rosario Islands.

If most beach clubs sound too busy for you, this is the alternative. There is no crowd to compete with for a spot by the water, and the pace is set by you rather than a DJ.

What your day at Corona Island Cartagena looks like

Unlike most island trips, this one departs from Club Náutico in Manga, not from the Old City docks. Check-in is at around 7:00 AM and the speedboat leaves at around 7:30 AM. We confirm the exact meeting details and any dock fees when you book.

Once on the island, your lounger faces the water and the day is entirely yours. Take out a kayak or paddle board, snorkel along the shore, and keep a cold Corona within reach. Lunch is à la carte over three courses, served at a relaxed pace. Boats leave the island around 3:00 PM, arriving back in Cartagena at about 4:00 PM, depending on sea conditions.

Why choose this island

The small daily guest count is the main reason people book. The beach never feels crowded, which makes it a natural choice for couples and honeymooners and for friends who want a calm, adults-only day. A plated three-course lunch replaces the usual buffet, and the kayak, paddle board and snorkel are all part of the plan rather than extras.

The plastic-free approach also fits the setting. The Rosario Islands sit inside a protected national park, and a quieter island with fewer visitors is a good way to enjoy the water and the reef with a lighter footprint. Guests who choose Corona Island Cartagena usually come for exactly this: clear water, a few other people, and nothing that needs to be thrown away at the end of the day. Pack reef-safe sunscreen to match the spirit of the place, and plan to spend most of the afternoon in or near the water.

One plan, beer included

The day pass is a single all-day plan with the boat, lounger, lunch, water toys and Corona beer open bar. Signature cocktails and other alcoholic drinks are extra, and hotel transfers to Club Náutico are not included. The trip is not suitable during pregnancy, and guests must be 18 or older.

For another adults-only escape, look at Coralina Island, which adds a massage, or Dharma Beach Club for a VIP zone and a happy hour. Read our complete Rosario Islands guide to learn more about the national park, or compare all Rosario Islands day passes.

Spots on Corona Island Cartagena are few each day, so book as early as you can.