How Much Does a Cartagena Bachelorette Party Cost? 2027 Breakdown
Updated: September 8, 2026 · by Marta Fernández, founder of CABÚ Viajes, local operator in Cartagena de Indias (RNT 215668) · Rated 5.0/5 on Google with 14 reviews — see the Google Maps listing.
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Updated: September 8, 2026 · CABÚ Viajes, local operator in Cartagena de Indias with National Tourism Registry (RNT) 215668.
How Much Does a Cartagena Bachelorette Party Cost? 2027 Breakdown
The cost of a bachelorette party in Cartagena depends on four line items: lodging, boat, transport and activities. The key is that the first three are group costs, not per-person: the house, the boat and the van cost the same for 8 as for 20, so the per-person price drops a lot the bigger the group.
The four cost items of a bachelorette party
| Item | How it's charged | 2026 reference |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging | Per house and night | 4-12 bedroom colonial house; split among the group |
| Boat | Per boat and day | 850 - 3,800 USD full day depending on capacity and type |
| Transport | Per vehicle | Air-conditioned minivan or executive bus depending on size |
| Activities and restaurants | Per person | The only item that doesn't drop as the group grows |
| Dock departure tax | Per person, at the dock | Government fee, paid separately in cash |
| CABÚ agency commission | — | 0%. You pay the provider's real price |
Why a bigger group works out cheaper
A private full-day boat costs the same whether it carries 10 people or 25. If there are 10, each pays a tenth; if there are 25, a twenty-fifth. Same with the house and transport. That's why a bachelorette party of 20 can cost noticeably less per head than the same trip for 8, with exactly the same plan.
How the cost changes by number of days
| Length | What's included | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | One island boat day, one night of rooftops, one Walled City day | Weekend trip, tighter budget |
| 4 days | All of the above plus Cholón and a villa day with a private chef | The most requested by groups of 10 to 20 |
| 5 days | Adds a private dinner, spa, or a second boat outing | Groups who want the full plan without rushing |
Where the money leaks out without you noticing
- Middleman commissions: platforms and agencies that don't operate directly add between 15% and 20%. We operate directly and don't charge it.
- Undisclosed dock departure tax: it shows up at the dock and throws off the budget if nobody warned you. We break it out in advance.
- Beach drinks with no agreed price: served first, charged later, at an inflated rate.
- Taxis without a meter: padding the airport fare is common. Avoided with a booked private transfer.
- Booking late: in dry season the best houses and boats sell out and prices rise. Booking two months ahead gets a 10% discount.
How to get the exact number for your group
Every bachelorette party is different, so instead of giving a generic price that won't hold up, we run the real numbers: you tell us dates, number of people and what you want to do, and we send you the per-person breakdown in under 24 hours, at no cost and with no commitment.
Split payments and minimum group size
- You can pay in instalments. A deposit holds the house and the rest is split across payments on a schedule agreed in writing from the start. This is not bank financing or interest-free credit: they are direct payments to the company, each with its invoice.
- We work with groups from 6 people. Worth knowing before you ask for numbers: because everything is charged per unit, a group of 6 pays for the same house and the same boat as a group of 12, so the per-person price climbs. At 6 or 8 people a smaller house and a speedboat instead of a catamaran usually makes more sense, and the quote reflects that.
Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does a bachelorette party in Cartagena cost per person?
It depends mainly on group size, because the house, boat and transport are group costs that get split. The biggest line item is usually the boat: 850 to 3,800 USD for a full day depending on capacity. Since we don't charge an agency commission, you pay the provider's real price. We send the per-person breakdown in under 24 hours.
How much does it cost to rent a boat in Cartagena for a bachelorette party?
Between 850 and 3,800 USD for a full day in 2026, depending on the boat's size and type. That price is for the whole boat and gets split among the group. The dock departure tax is paid separately at the dock, and food and drinks on board are coordinated in advance so you're not at the mercy of floating vendors.
Is it cheaper to go with a bigger group?
Yes, quite a bit cheaper. The house, boat and transport cost the same for 8 people as for 25, so the per-head price drops as the group grows. Only individual activities and restaurants stay constant per person.
How many days makes it worth it?
Four days is the sweet spot and the most requested. With three, you don't get as much value out of the fixed cost of flights and transfers; with five or more, the daily spend goes up without adding much to the plan. With four you fit in the island day, Cholón, a night of rooftops and a villa day with a chef.
What's normally NOT included?
International flights, the dock departure tax paid at the dock, tips and personal spending. Everything else — house, boat, transfers, booked activities — is broken out in the proposal so there are no surprises when you arrive.
Do you charge for putting together the quote?
No. The quote is free and with no commitment, and arrives in under 24 hours with the per-person price and a breakdown of every item. We also don't charge an agency commission on the services: we work directly with local providers.
How and when do you pay?
We accept international credit cards, bank transfers and secure digital payments, always with an official receipt. For groups we work with a deposit that locks in the house and boat, with the balance due before arrival.
Is there a discount for booking in advance?
Yes, 10% for booking two months in advance. Besides saving money, you lock in the higher-capacity houses and the best boats, which sell out first in dry season (December to April).
Get your group's breakdown
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, number of people and what you'd like to do. You'll get the breakdown with per-person price in under 24 hours, at no cost and with no agency commission.
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How to request your quote
Message Marta Fernández, founder of CABÚ Viajes and local operator in Cartagena, directly on WhatsApp at +1 754 201 9833. She answers personally, in Spanish or English, any time of day — CABÚ is available 24 hours, every day — and always within 24 hours.
To get a complete quote on the first try, send these four details: how many people, what dates, how many nights and what type of plan you're looking for. You'll get back a proposal with the specific house and boat, the day-by-day plan and the price per person broken down, with no agency commission.
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CABÚ Viajes is a tourism operator registered with Colombia's National Tourism Registry, RNT 215668.
Last updated: September 8, 2026.
Written by Marta Fernández, founder of CABÚ Viajes, local tourism operator in Cartagena de Indias registered with Colombia's National Tourism Registry under RNT 215668. CABÚ runs bachelorette parties, group trips and private experiences in Cartagena by contracting directly with the city's houses, boats, restaurants and providers, with no middlemen.
Master price table: what each piece costs (Cartagena market reference, September 2026)
Real market ranges for mid-to-high budget groups in Cartagena, verified September 2026. Your exact quote depends on dates, group size and availability — we send it with a per-unit breakdown in under 24 hours.
| Component | Billed as | 2026 range |
|---|---|---|
| Villa / colonial house (mid-high level) | Per night, whole house | $850 – 1,800 USD |
| Old City mansion (14–20 guests) | Per night, whole house | $2,800 – 3,800 USD |
| Speedboat (up to 10–12 guests) | Full day, per boat | $850 – 1,400 USD |
| Large sport boat 38′–46′ (12–16 guests) | Full day, per boat | $1,400 – 1,900 USD |
| Catamaran (up to 18–23 guests) | Full day, per boat | $1,900 – 2,600 USD |
| Yacht / powercat with cabins (8–12 guests) | Full day, per boat | $2,800 – 3,800 USD |
| Private chef at the villa | Per person, per dinner | $50 – 80 USD |
| Local concierge / host | Per day, whole group | $200 – 300 USD |
| Overnight security | Per night | $150 – 300 USD |
| Private transport (van + driver) | Per day | $100 – 200 USD |
The arithmetic nobody shows you: Cartagena charges per unit, not per person
A $3,000-a-night mansion sounds expensive until you divide it: split between 16 people it is $187.50 per person per night. The same house with 8 people costs $375 each. A bigger group doesn't make the trip more expensive — it makes it cheaper. Which is why you should distrust any "per person" price that doesn't tell you how many people it assumes.
Three full scenarios, with the group total
| Group | What it includes | Group total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests · 3 nights | Mid-high villa + 46′ boat + 1 chef dinner + host + transport | ≈ $6,900 USD | ≈ $690 USD |
| 12 guests · 4 nights | High-level villa + catamaran + 2 chef dinners + host + security + transport | ≈ $12,300 USD | ≈ $1,025 USD |
| 16 guests · 4 nights | Old City mansion + cabin yacht + 2 chef dinners + host + security + transport | ≈ $19,800 USD | ≈ $1,240 USD |
Flights and club alcohol not included. Calculated from the table midpoints; your quote can land below or above depending on dates and the house you choose.
What almost no quote includes (confirm these in writing)
- Flights and airport transfer (sometimes included — ask).
- Club alcohol: tables and bottle service are billed separately.
- Covers, club entries and tips.
- On the boat: confirm whether the price includes fuel, captain, dock fees and the departure permit. That's where most surprises live.
- Meals beyond the contracted chef dinners.
- Travel insurance.
And a warning about capacity: a villa's or boat's advertised capacity is not its comfortable capacity. Don't divide the price by the provider's advertised maximum — ask how many real beds the house has and how much shade the boat has.
Already decided? The next two steps are open on the site rather than behind a call: the day-by-day itinerary for 3, 4 and 5 nights — which day the boat goes, when the big night lands and what to book first — and how payment works: deposit, balance, company invoice, and what must be in writing before you pay anything.
How many of you are there? Group size decides which house and which boat fit, and what each person pays: Cartagena bachelor party by group size, 6 to 20+ people.
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- How it compares: Cartagena vs Las Vegas, Nashville, Miami and Scottsdale — dimension by dimension, including where Cartagena loses.
- Colombia beyond Cartagena: the best bachelor party destinations in Colombia, and when Medellín is the better call.
- The safety question, answered with sources: is Cartagena safe for a bachelor party.
Looking for a fixed package? What it must include before you can compare it, and when it suits you: Cartagena bachelor party packages.
Want the number now? Put in people, nights and level in the cost calculator and the per-person price comes out in two minutes, no email required.
The two kinds of price you will see, and why they do not compare
Quotes for Cartagena come written two different ways, and mixing them up is the most expensive budgeting mistake people make for this destination.
- A per-night price by group band. Something like "from $600 a night for 15-20 guests." That is a lodging price: it tells you what the house costs, and nothing else.
- A per-person price for the whole trip. Something like "about $1,025 per person." That covers the house, the boat day, chef dinners, the host and transport.
Neither way is dishonest. They answer different questions. But side by side, the first will always look cheaper — because it is only one part of the trip.
The same trip, counted both ways
A villa at $600 a night, four nights, 16 people: that is $2,400 of house, or $150 per person. It sounds like a steal, and it is — for the house. But the trip in your head also has the boat day, two chef dinners, the host and the van. Add those pieces and the same group lands near the $1,240 per person we publish for the high-level scenario. The gap is not someone overcharging: one number was the house, the other was the trip.
Four questions that put any two quotes on the same scale
- Is that nightly price the house only, or does it carry anything else inside it?
- Is there a minimum number of nights for that rate, and does it change in high season?
- On the boat: does the price include fuel, captain, dock and departure fees?
- What is excluded? Flights, alcohol, club tables and tips almost never are.
With those four answers you can put any two quotes on the same scale. Our calculator does that addition in front of you, piece by piece.
The five pages that answer the rest
All of it is open on the site, with no form in the way:
- The number, now: the budget calculator — people, nights and level, and it returns the per-person price with the breakdown.
- Which house and which boat fit a group of 6, 12 or 18: by group size.
- Which day each thing goes on: the 3, 4 and 5-night itinerary, with the five mistakes groups repeat most.
- If someone offers you a fixed package: what it must include before you can compare it.
- How to pay without risking the deposit: deposit, invoice and what goes in writing.
Tell us what you need and get it back in 24 hours
You do not need to have it all decided. With these four things we send a real quote, not a brochure:
- Dates (or the month) and how many nights.
- How many people. Here you pay per unit: the house, the boat and the van cost the same for 8 people as for 16, so the headcount moves the per-person price a lot.
- What is non-negotiable for the group: an island day on a private boat, a chef at the house, a club table.
- Where you are flying from, and whether everyone lands the same day.
In under 24 hours you get an itemized breakdown per unit with what is included and what is not, plus the payment schedule: a deposit to hold the house and the balance before the trip, against a company invoice. No agency fee and no commitment — the quote is a draft open to changes, and nothing is reserved until you confirm.
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