I don't know. Sorry

Con respecto al equipaje solo te causará molestias, en las isla la mayor parte del tiempo estas en malla. Con respecto al viaje a las islas te recomiendo llevar pastillas para el mareo si no estas acostumbrado a navegar, después del medio día el mar se complica y nadie de avisa. En otro orden de cosas te aviso que Cartajena tiene un serio problema con las cucarachas en casas y departamentos de alquiler; por lo demás todo bien. Buen viaje.

There is just one boat service in the morning. And it does not operate with high winds. Because of this, we had to go by land to the peninsula and Then a fisherman boat to the island. A real adventure. So check the weather beforehand

Hi Cdeb, I'm sure it's possible to book a place to stay on Isla grande the day of your visit, but having been there I'd highly recommend booking lodging in advance. Playa Blanca is way way easier to show up and grab a spot same day because there is more beachfront space. Isla grande and surrounding islands are all tiny little islands with limited vacancy, and the transportation situation is a bit of a wild card. When I stayed there, a storm had rolled in the next day and nobody could travel back to the mainland (Their coast guard banned travel that day). Some folks who travelled in early that morning were also stuck there for the night, and I remember meeting and seeing a few people come through our hostel seeking a room for the night but couldn't get one. There are options for hammocks and camping tents if push comes to shove. If you'd like a hostel recommendation, check out Eco Hostel Casa Lola. The rooms were great, the food was fantastic, it was within close walking distance to great beachfront spots, and it was affordable. Last point: because the transportation can be a bit challenging (the weather can make it unpredictable), your hostel/lodging on Isla grande can help you coordinate the boat trip to/from. So, that's an added incentive to booking ahead of time... Beware of the boat ride, by the way! It's not a gentle ride by any means; it's fast, loud, rough and bumpy, and you will get wet.. I didn't expect it, so at first it was pretty scary... but don't let that deter you! It was rough, but worth it. Isla grande is a fun time. Safe travels! Enjoy

Dudo encuentres un viaje directo a Isla Grande, pero si desde Cartagena, que está a 41 km. (1 hora de viaje en auto), hay mucha lanchas colectivas que te llevan y traen. Salen por la mañana y regresan por la tarde. Podes comprar el pasaje directamente en los embarques o en cualquier agencia de turismo. Espero te sea útil esta información. Suerte.

There are some private boats on Isla Grande but am not sure if they would take you across to playa Banca. May be worth an e mail to either one of the boat companies in Cartagena or to the hotel on Isla Grande. Best of luck with it.