Bonavida Catamaranes

What Bonavida Catamaranes does

Bonavida Catamaranes (legal entity: Bona Vida Catamaranes S.A.S) is a Cartagena de Indias, Colombia-based tourism operator founded in 2018 that runs maritime excursions and private event charters from a single home-port vessel, the Bona Vida, a Day One model 26.70m sailing catamaran with a 200-passenger capacity, 260m2 of sail area, twin 315hp engines, and onboard amenities including a bar, professional kitchen, snorkeling equipment, freshwater showers, and a 4.95m auxiliary inflatable. The company is a registered tourism operator in Colombia (RNT 58742), operating from headquarters in the Getsemani neighborhood and boarding passengers at Muelle de la Bodeguita pier.

The product portfolio centers on three lines: (1) shared Islas del Rosario excursions — 7.5-hour full-day trips to the Rosario Islands National Natural Park with two beach stops, snorkeling, welcome cocktail, lunch (seafood rice/vegetarian/chicken), and non-alcoholic beverages included; (2) Sunset Cruises — 2-hour evening sails through Cartagena Bay with sangria/cava/soft drinks, appetizers, and music; and (3) Private Events — exclusive catamaran charters offered in morning, sunset, and night time slots with capacity tiers from 50 to 190 persons and catering options. Pricing is set in Colombian Pesos (COP), varies by season (low/mid/high), and is VAT-inclusive.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer first, supported by a five-language website (Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese), WhatsApp booking (+57 3176383811), email, and phone, with a secondary B2B channel through a dedicated professionals portal for travel agencies and tour operators. Customer segments include international and domestic tourists (testimonials from Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia), private event organizers (corporate events, weddings, celebrations), and travel-agency resellers. Revenue is generated entirely on transactional per-person ticket sales and per-event charter fees; no subscriptions, no public financial disclosure, and no funding rounds are reported.

Name

Bonavida Catamaranes

Legal name

Bona Vida Catamaranes S.A.S

Website

https://bonavidacatamaranes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bonavida Catamaranes operates a 200-passenger sailing catamaran out of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, selling shared Rosario Islands excursions, sunset cruises, and private event charters to international tourists, private event organizers, and travel agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Tourism Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing, Catamaran & Day-Cruise Excursions (nature-focused) (THAAAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD), Tourist & Sightseeing Cruise Operators (Day Cruises) (TLAFALAF)

Keywords

• Catamaran excursions
• Maritime tourism
• Private event charters
• Rosario Islands tours
• Sunset cruises

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartagena

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Shared Excursion Tickets: Day trips to Rosario Islands and Sunset Cruises sold as individual tickets to tourists. Includes welcome cocktail, lunch/snack, beverages, snorkeling, and fees. One-time per-person transaction.
2. Private Event Charter: Full or partial catamaran charter for private events (corporate, celebrations, weddings) with capacity-based pricing. Morning (8:30h-16:00h), Sunset (17:00h-19:00h), and Night (19:30h-01:00h) time slots available. Pricing varies by group size (50-190 people) and seasonal period. Includes catering options (seafood rice, vegetarian, chicken).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bonavida Catamaranes operates a 200-passenger sailing catamaran (the Bona Vida, Day One model) from Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, selling shared maritime excursions to the Rosario Islands National Natural Park and sunset cruises through Cartagena Bay, as well as exclusive private charters for events such as corporate gatherings, weddings, and birthdays. Standard packages include welcome cocktails, onboard meals (seafood rice, vegetarian, or chicken), open beverages, snorkeling equipment, and park fees, with capacity-based and seasonal pricing in Colombian Pesos. The company sells both directly to individual travelers (via its multi-language website, WhatsApp, email, and phone) and indirectly through a dedicated travel-agency B2B portal.

Product overview

Bonavida Catamaranes operates a fleet of sailing catamarans offering maritime excursions and private event hosting services. The primary vessel is the Bona Vida Catamaran (Day One model, 200-person capacity), which serves as the platform for two main excursion products: the Islas del Rosario Excursion (full-day 7.5-hour trip to the Rosario Islands National Natural Park) and the Sunset Cruise (2-hour romantic bay cruise). The company also offers private event hosting services aboard the catamaran with flexible time slots and catering options. The product portfolio consists of a single vessel platform serving both shared excursion experiences and private event bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Islas del Rosario Excursion Full-day 7.5-hour shared sailing excursion from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands National Natural Park, including two 1.5-hour stops, welcome cocktail, snacks, seafood rice lunch, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, snorkeling equipment, and park fees. Sold as per-person tickets to individual travelers and small groups.
• Sunset Cruise 2-hour shared sailing excursion through Cartagena Bay from 17:00 to 19:00, featuring onboard music, sangria, cava or soft drinks, and appetizers while passengers view the sunset over the historic Cartagena skyline. Sold as per-person tickets to individual travelers and couples.
• Private Events Service Exclusive charter of the Bona Vida catamaran for private events such as corporate gatherings, weddings, birthdays, and bachelor/bachelorette parties, with capacity tiers from 50 to 190 guests and morning (8:30–16:00), sunset (17:00–19:00), and night (19:30–01:00) time slots. Includes onboard catering (seafood rice, vegetarian, or chicken options), bar service, and access to all vessel amenities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7.5-hour full day excursion to Rosario Islands with 2 stops
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• GNA Hotel SolutionsminorOthersWebsite development and maintenance partner responsible for the company's multi-language website (ES, EN, FR, DE, PT). Credit appears in footer: 'Desarrollado por GNA Hotel Solutions'. No deeper technical or commercial integration described.
• Magic CatamaransminorOthersAffiliated catamaran tour operator network. Listed under 'Otros Destinos' (Other Destinations) link on navigation, pointing to magic-catamarans.com. Appears to be a related brand or partner offering catamaran tours in other destinations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Viator: Major online marketplace for tours and excursions including Cartagena boat trips; not a direct competitor but a critical distribution and pricing reference for how Bonavida's excursions are discovered and compared.

Broad incumbents

• Aviatur: Largest Colombian travel agency and tour operator with broad Caribbean and island excursion offerings; competes for Cartagena tourist mindshare and serves as a potential channel partner.
• Variety Cruises: Boutique small-ship cruise line operating small-capacity yachts and catamarans in the Caribbean and worldwide; comparable sailing-led leisure cruise model at a broader, multi-country scale.
• Lindblad Expeditions: Small-ship expedition cruise operator with nature-focused itineraries, snorkeling, and onboard hospitality — directly analogous to Bonavida's day-cruise nature programming, scaled globally.
• Royal Caribbean: Global mass-market cruise line; sets the competitive ceiling on Caribbean leisure cruise pricing and experience expectations that Bonavida must differentiate against.
• Aqua Expeditions: Luxury small-ship cruise operator offering high-end multi-day experiences with onboard dining and curated excursions; relevant benchmark for Bonavida's premium private-charter value proposition.

Emerging players

• Dream Yacht Charter: Worldwide catamaran charter company with a large Caribbean fleet; relevant peer for vessel economics, charter pricing, and crewed-charter demand in the same regional waters.
• The Moorings: Global catamaran charter and brokerage specialist operating in the Caribbean; comparable vessel category and charter-style business model, though focused on bareboat rather than hosted excursions.

Direct peers

• Magic Catamarans: Affiliate/partner network listed under 'Otros Destinos' on Bonavida's site; offers catamaran tours in other destinations with a similar model and customer base, making it the closest comparable operating peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bonavidacatamaranes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bonavida-catamaranes-sas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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