From Tolú

Quick answer

From Tolú, the Múcura Express boat leaves every day at 12:00 p.m.; be at the office (Calle Nueva neighborhood, near Hotel Los Delfines, across from the pier) at 11:00 a.m. The crossing takes 1 hour and the return leaves the hotel at 10:00 a.m. It is the shortest and most affordable route.

ORIGIN	DEPARTURE	ARRIVE AT THE PIER	DURATION	RETURN	PRICE	DEPARTURE POINT
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 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/

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the boat ride to Isla Múcura? +

About 2 hours from Cartagena and 1 hour from Tolú, depending on sea conditions.

Can I book transport only? +

The hotel reserves boat seats for its guests and day pass visitors. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and number of people.

What happens if the weather is bad? +

Departures depend on the weather and the maritime authority. If a departure is canceled, the hotel will let you know and reschedule.

How do I get to Cartagena or Tolú? +

Daily flights arrive in Cartagena and Montería. Intercity buses (Rápido Ochoa, Expreso Brasilia) run to Tolú–Coveñas; from Cartagena the bus to Tolú takes about 3 hours.

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