CARTAGENA DE INDIAS BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Seven Hours Aboard La Fantastica: Pirate Tales, Forts and a Secluded Caribbean Beach
A 7‑hour pirate-ship excursion from Muelle de Los Pegasos that combines sailing, a visit to Fuerte San Fernando, beach time with a typical lunch and an open bar—this guide lays out the itinerary, logistics, and what to pack.
Seven Hours Aboard La Fantastica: Pirate Tales, Forts and a Secluded Caribbean Beach.
Cast off from Cartagena aboard the Pirate Ship La Fantastica for a seven‑hour Caribbean outing that trades the city’s walled-stone bustle for wind, surf and a small, secluded beach. Along the way the crew punctuates the sail with pirate tales and music, you’ll disembark to explore the historic Fuerte San Fernando de Boca Chica, then relax at a private beach club for a typical local lunch, swimming and rum-sweet cocktails served from an open bar.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pirate ship atmosphere and open bar
La Fantastica sets the tone with pirate stories, costumes for photo opportunities and an open bar served during the boat segments; the onboard experience blends theatrical flair with Caribbean sailing.
Fuerte San Fernando de Boca Chica
The itinerary includes a stop at Fuerte San Fernando, where the crew provides a brief pirate history of the fort and time for photos and exploration onshore.
Secluded beach lunch, swim and relaxation
After the fort visit a short walk leads to a beach club on a secluded stretch of Caribbean sand where a typical fish lunch (with chicken, vegetarian or vegan options on request) is served and guests can swim and unwind.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day moves at a sailor’s cadence: a prompt check-in and safety briefing at the dock, an hour of open‑sea play with rope‑swinging and fishing, then a shore stretch for history and photos at Fuerte San Fernando before a relaxed lunch, swim and a wind-lifted sail back to Cartagena. It’s part theatrical pirate romp, part seaside respite—structured but easygoing across seven hours on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—based on participant guidance and age categories.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Snorkel gear if you want to snorkel, sunblock, eyewear and towels as needed. The operator suggests bringing some cash for souvenirs, premium drinks or appetizers ashore.
Bring sun protection and a towel for beach time; a change of clothes may be useful for the return leg.
Carry some cash for optional purchases at the fort or beach club and for any extras not included in the trip package.
Dietary choices (chicken, vegetarian or vegan) for the typical lunch can be requested in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The excursion lasts seven hours.
What time and where do we check in?
Check-in is at 7:50 AM at Muelle de Los Pegasos Dock; the ship departs promptly at 8:00 AM.
What is included in the price?
Inclusions include pirate-story audios in English, a typical fish lunch (with chicken, vegetarian or vegan options on request), an open bar on the boat segments, pirate costumes, a souvenir cup, onboard bathroom and fort admission.
Is alcohol served and can it be non‑alcoholic?
Unlimited drinks listed (Pirates Lemonade, Pirates Punch, Pirates Paloma) are offered and all can be served without alcohol; open bar cocktails are served during the boat ride to and from the beach only.
Is there a dock fee or other exclusion I should know about?
The City of Cartagena/La Bodeguita dock fee is excluded and must be paid in cash: $3 USD or 14,000 COP per person.
What should I bring for the beach and swim portions?
Bring snorkel gear if you plan to snorkel, sunblock, eyewear and towels; also bring some cash for souvenirs or optional purchases.
When do we return to Cartagena?
The itinerary plans a leisurely return sail departing the fort around 1:30 PM with arrival to disembark at Los Pegasos dock at approximately 2:30–3:00 PM.