The Best 2027 Dates for a Cartagena Bachelor Party
Updated: September 8, 2026 · CABÚ Viajes, local operator in Cartagena, RNT 215668.
Cartagena's best big-group houses get claimed 6 to 10 months out, so picking your 2027 bachelor or bachelorette dates is a decision for now, not later. Here is the honest calendar: how each month behaves, which dates sell out first, and when to move each piece.
2027 month by month: weather, demand and price
| 2027 month | Weather | Group demand | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Dry and windy ("la brisa"): choppier seas for boat day | High first half, medium after | High → medium |
| February | Dry, breeze continues | Medium, with holiday-weekend spikes | Medium |
| March | Dry, wind eases | High at the end: Holy Week (Mar 22–28) | Medium → high |
| April | Dry early, first rains late | Medium | Medium |
| May | Scattered rain, calm seas | Medium, rising into Memorial Day (May 29–31) | Medium |
| June–July | Mid-year dry spell, good seas | High: summer groups + July 4th weekend | High |
| August | Hot, scattered rain | Medium-high, Labor Day (Sep 4–6) books here | Medium-high |
| September | Rainiest month along with October | Low: best prices of the year | Low |
| October | Frequent rain (short downpours, not washed-out days) | Low | Low |
| November | Rain tapering; Cartagena Independence festivities (Nov 11); Thanksgiving (Nov 25–28) | Medium | Medium |
| December | Dry season begins | Peak of the year from the 20th | Peak |
Weather is statistics, not a promise — the official reference is IDEAM. And a Cartagena downpour usually lasts an hour, not a day.
The 2027 dates that sell out first
- Long weekends built for a 3-night trip: MLK (Jan 15–18), Presidents Day (Feb 12–15), Memorial Day (May 29–31), July 4th (falls on a Sunday — most groups take Jul 2–5), Labor Day (Sep 4–6) and Thanksgiving (Nov 25–28).
- Holy Week (Mar 22–28): Latin America's biggest travel week — competition for houses from Colombian and Mexican groups too.
- Summer Saturdays (June–July): peak bachelor season; June Saturdays get claimed from March.
- New Year's 2027–28: houses go in September–October. How December works: our New Year in Cartagena guide.
The move almost nobody makes: September and October
If your group can pick freely, September and October 2027 are the cheapest months of the year for the same villa, the same boat and the same city. More rain — in one-hour downpours, almost never full days — in exchange for low-season pricing and full availability. For a villa-boat-nightlife trip, that trade is usually worth it.
When to move each piece for a 2027 date
- 6–10 months out: the house. It is the scarce piece; a deposit locks it and everything else builds around it.
- 3–5 months out: the boat (especially catamarans and cabin yachts — there are few) and flights.
- 1–2 months out: chef, dinners, club tables, transport.
Component price ranges live in our market reference table; your exact 2027 price is confirmed in a written, invoiced quote. Full guides: bachelor party · bachelorette party · how to verify any operator before paying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time in 2027 for a Cartagena bachelor party?
December through April is the dry, high-demand season; June–July brings the mid-year dry spell and summer crowds. The best price-weather balance is usually February, May and August; the best pure price, September and October.
How far ahead should we book for 2027?
The house 6–10 months out for hot dates (Holy Week, long weekends, summer, December); the boat 3–5; everything else 1–2. Off-peak dates are more forgiving.
Is January good for boat day?
It is dry and beautiful, but it is breeze season: the sea is choppier and the island run less comfortable. If boat day is the heart of the trip, the friendliest seas run May through September.
When is Holy Week 2027?
Monday March 22 through Sunday March 28, 2027 — the most requested week of the first half of the year in Cartagena.
Verified facts and sources
Climate reference: IDEAM, Colombia´s official meteorological institute. 2027 Holy Week and holiday dates: civil calendar. Cartagena Independence festivities: November 11. Verified September 2026.
