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Bora Bora Cartagena: Club Area or VIP Area, Prices, and Which to Choose

Compare the Bora Bora Club Area and VIP Area day pass from Cartagena: what each includes, prices with port tax and insurance, schedules, beds, and which one suits you best.

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Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min

Panoramic view of Bora Bora Beach Club VIP Area by the sea in the Rosario Islands
Bora Bora Beach Club, Rosario Islands.

Bora Bora Beach Club is located in the Rosario Islands, about a 50-minute speedboat ride from Cartagena. When booking your day pass, you can choose between the Club Area and the VIP Area: both share the boat ride, the Caribbean-front setting, and an exclusive adults-only experience (18+), but they do not offer the exact same amenities.

This guide clearly compares the price, what each area includes, schedule details, additional payments, and the type of traveler each option is best for. At the end, you can go directly to your preferred experience to check current rates and availability.

The Difference at a Glance

  • Club Area: From COP 390,000 per person; includes speedboat transportation, welcome cocktail, five lunch options, and a beach bed or sun lounger.
  • VIP Area: From COP 490,000 per person; adds access to the VIP Area as well as the Club Area, a special welcome cocktail, and over 12 lunch options.
  • For both: An additional COP 40,300 per person applies for port tax and insurance.

Bora Bora Club Area vs. VIP Area: Real Differences

Club Area

The right choice if you want to experience Bora Bora with the essential day pass features and focus on the beach, relaxation, and lunch.

  • Round-trip speedboat.
  • Welcome cocktail.
  • 5 lunch options.
  • Beach bed or sun lounger.
  • Plan price: COP 390,000 per person.

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VIP Area

Recommended if you value access to the VIP space and a wider culinary selection, while still enjoying access to the Club Area throughout your day pass.

  • Round-trip speedboat.
  • Special welcome cocktail.
  • Over 12 lunch options.
  • Beach bed or sun lounger.
  • Access to both the VIP Area and the Club Area.
  • Plan price: COP 490,000 per person.

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How Much Does Bora Bora Cartagena Cost?

To calculate the actual cost per person, add the port tax and insurance to the plan price. These fees amount to an additional COP 40,300 per person.

  • Club Area: COP 390,000 plan + COP 40,300 tax and insurance = COP 430,300 per person.
  • VIP Area: COP 490,000 plan + COP 40,300 tax and insurance = COP 530,300 per person.

These totals do not include à la carte drinks or food, towels, optional activities, or preferential areas. If you want an oceanfront bed, it is available as an add-on for COP 100,000 per bed (for up to three people, subject to availability). Please confirm this option when booking.

Which to Choose: Club Area or VIP Area?

Choose the Club Area if you are looking for the Bora Bora day pass from Cartagena with essential services, five lunch alternatives, and a lower investment. It is a great decision when the differential value of a private area is not a priority for your group.

Choose the VIP Area if you want access to the VIP space, entry to the Club Area as well, and more than 12 lunch options. The COP 100,000 difference in the base price mainly accounts for this access and the broader culinary offering.

In both cases, the experience is exclusively for guests 18 and older, includes round-trip maritime transportation, and departs from the same dock in Cartagena.

How to Get to Bora Bora Beach Club from Cartagena

Departure from Cartagena

The meeting point for both Club and VIP is La Bodeguita Pier, Gate #3, at 7:30 a.m. The boat departs approximately between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.; arriving before 8:20 a.m. is recommended to ensure you do not miss your reservation.

Return to Cartagena

Departure from the island starts at 3:00 p.m., and the approximate arrival at the pier is at 4:00 p.m. Schedules may vary depending on weather conditions and maritime operations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bora Bora Cartagena

FAQ

Get Your Questions Answered Before Booking

Is Bora Bora Beach Club in Cartagena or the Rosario Islands?

Bora Bora Beach Club is located in the Rosario Islands. The day pass departs from Cartagena by speedboat from La Bodeguita Pier, Gate #3.

What does the Bora Bora Club Area include?

It includes round-trip speedboat transportation, a welcome cocktail, five lunch options, and a beach bed or sun lounger. Port tax and insurance are paid separately.

What does the Bora Bora VIP Area include?

It includes round-trip speedboat transportation, a special welcome cocktail, over 12 lunch options, a beach bed or sun lounger, access to the VIP Area, and access to the Club Area as well.

What is the price difference between Club and VIP?

The base price for the Club Area is COP 390,000 per person, and for the VIP Area it is COP 490,000. In both cases, an additional COP 40,300 per person applies for port tax and insurance.

Is Bora Bora adults-only?

Yes. Both the Club Area and the VIP Area are strictly adults-only experiences for guests 18 and older.

What time is the return from Bora Bora to Cartagena?

The boat leaves the island around 3:00 p.m. and arrives at the pier at approximately 4:00 p.m. Schedules may change due to weather and maritime operations.

Is the oceanfront bed included?

The standard allocation is a beach bed or sun lounger. An oceanfront bed can be reserved as an add-on for COP 100,000 per bed (for up to three people, subject to availability).

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