Frequently Asked Questions About Trips & Bachelor(ette) Parties in Cartagena 2027

The cost depends on three variables: lodging, the boat and the number of people. In 2026, renting a private boat for a full day runs 850 to 3,800 USD depending on capacity and type of boat, and is split among the group. Since we're a direct operator, we don't charge an agency commission, so you pay the provider's real price. We send a detailed per-person quote in under 24 hours.

You message us on WhatsApp with your dates, number of people and the style of plan you're after. In under 24 hours you get a proposal with per-person price, villa, boat and activities. We coordinate everything in Spanish from Cartagena, including airport transfers. Most of our groups come from Mexico and the United States.

3 to 5 days is typical. With 3 days you fit in an island boat day, a rooftop night and a day in the Walled City. With 4 or 5 days you can add Cholón, a rest day at the villa with a private chef and a private dinner. 4-day plans are the most requested by groups of 10 to 20 people.

Cartagena remains one of the safest destinations in Colombia. The real risk isn't the city, it's the informal tourism market: oversold boats, unregistered middlemen and inflated prices. CABÚ operates with private transfers, trusted staff at the villas and a local concierge who vets providers. We're registered operators with RNT 215668.

We're local operators with a National Tourism Registry (RNT 215668). Every property and boat goes through a physical inspection before being offered. We're not an automated search engine: a human team in Cartagena verifies every asset, and you receive real photos and documentation of the one assigned to you.

The Port Authority (Capitanía de Puerto) can close departures for safety. If that happens, we first try to reschedule for the next day. If that's not possible, we issue a credit applicable to other trip services or process a refund per the boat's contract. You never lose your money with no alternative.

Usually not. The departure tax is a government fee paid directly at the dock, almost always in cash. In your proposal we break down in detail what's included and what's paid separately, so there are no surprises when you arrive.

We accept international credit cards, bank transfers and secure digital payments. Every payment is confirmed with an official receipt. For groups we work with a deposit to lock in the villa and boat, and the balance before arrival.

Two concrete reasons. First, 0% agency commission: being a direct operator saves you the 15-20% middlemen charge. Second, 24/7 support with a local concierge: if you need to change a booking at 9pm, it gets handled. An automated platform doesn't do that.

Yes. Most colonial houses in the Historic Center include cleaning staff, and on request we assign a private chef so the group doesn't have to figure out meals. For large groups we coordinate several nearby houses and keep the logistics unified.

Yes. We coordinate groups of 10 to over 30 people: several nearby villas to keep the group together, transportation in minivans or air-conditioned executive buses, and simultaneous reservations at beach clubs and restaurants. Large-group logistics is one of our specialties.

December through April is dry season, with the best weather for boating and the highest demand for villas and boats. May through November has brief rain and lower prices. For bachelor(ette) parties we recommend booking two months ahead: we apply a 10% discount on packages for early booking.

Under 24 hours. We send a proposal with per-person price, a breakdown of villa, boat, transfers and activities, and payment options. We don't charge for quotes.