Quick answer
You reach Isla Múcura by boat from Cartagena (La Bodeguita pier, gate 4; departs 9:00 a.m.; about 2 hours) or from Tolú (Múcura Express office; departs 12:00 p.m.; 1 hour). Your seat is reserved through the hotel, luggage is limited to 8 kg per person, and the National Park fee is paid at the pier.
| ORIGIN |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVE AT THE PIER |
DURATION |
RETURN |
PRICE |
DEPARTURE POINT |
| Cartagena |
9:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m. |
≈ 2 h |
To be confirmed |
Check current rate |
La Bodeguita pier, gate No. 4 (VIP entrance to the islands), across from the Walled City |
| Tolú |
12:00 p.m. |
11:00 a.m. |
≈ 1 h |
10:00 a.m. |
Check current rate |
Múcura Express office, Calle Nueva neighborhood (near Hotel Los Delfines) |
| DETAIL |
INFO |
| National Park fee |
Check current rate · paid once at the pier (Cartagena: entrance #1) |
| Luggage |
8 kg per person plus one carry-on |
| Children |
Pay for transport from age 3 |
| Pets |
In your arms or inside their carrier |
| Operation |
Daily, weather permitting; a seat is not guaranteed without a reservation |
| Other routes |
Daily flights to Cartagena and Montería; intercity buses (Rápido Ochoa, Expreso Brasilia) to Tolú–Coveñas. |
From Cartagena, step by step
- Reserve your seat with the hotel (WhatsApp, or when you book your accommodation).
- Arrive at 8:00 a.m. at La Bodeguita pier, gate 4, across from the Walled City.
- Pay the National Park fee at entrance #1 and check in.
- Departure at 9:00 a.m. sharp, life jacket on. About 2 hours by speedboat, with room for 50 passengers.
- The return leaves from the hotel pier mid-morning (time confirmed at booking).
From Tolú, step by step
- Get to Tolú by bus (Rápido Ochoa, Expreso Brasilia; about 3 hours from Cartagena) or fly to Montería and continue by road.
- Be at the Múcura Express office, Calle Nueva neighborhood, across from the pier (near Hotel Los Delfines), at 11:00 a.m. A hotel team member will assist you.
- Departure at 12:00 p.m.; 1-hour crossing.
- The return leaves the hotel at 10:00 a.m.
Check-in at the hotel
Check-in is from 1:00 p.m. If you arrive earlier, leave your luggage at reception and enjoy the beach while we get your accommodation ready.
Author: Hotel Isla Múcura · Last updated: September 3, 2026
Sources: hotelislamucura.com/preguntas-mas-frecuentes/ · hotelislamucura.com/cartagena/ · hotelislamucura.com/tolu/ · hotelislamucura.com/como-llegar-a-isla-mucura/ · hotelislamucura.com/pasadia-en-isla-mucura/
