BORA BORA BEACH CLUB
Possible copyright infringement aside, Bora Bora beach club is a great option for when you want to experience those crystal Caribbean waters of the Rosario Islands AND also want to party. A private club located on a quiet side of Isla Grande, Bora Bora has grown in reputation as the biggest party in the islands.
Weekday and weekends alike it books out days in advance, with a vibe that is more groups than couples, electronica music and plenty of beautiful big busted Colombianas in tiny bikinis swanning around. To get an idea of the vibe check out their instagram here.
Bora Bora is set on two tiers. The upper tier is accessed via a staircase and functions as a mini cliff overlooking the water, the lower tier has direct access to the beach and water and if the tide is out they will put umbrellas and lounges on the sand. There is also a covered dance-floor area in front of the DJ which is where a lot of the party is focused.
Bora Bora also offers 2 levels of access- their more standard which is called Club Area and then their VIP Area.
Opting for a DAY PASS to one of these zones is a great way to know the majority of costs upfront. These are priced as follows.
Bora Bora Club Area
Standard day pass costs 330,000 pesos pp and includes:
Transport via Bora Bora speedboat to and from the island
Welcome cocktail
Lunch (the ubiquitous fried mojarra, patacón and rice. This is a very decent version. The other options are grilled chicken or vegetarian)
Sun bed
(you can pay an extra amount to reserve your sun bed in the front row - up to 4 people per sunbed)
Bora Bora VIP Area
VIP day pass costs 420,000 pesos pp and includes:
Transport via Bora Bora speedboat to and from the island
Access to the VIP, no kids allowed, section of Bora Bora
Welcome cocktail
Upgraded lunch options (paella, risotto, seafood pasta or the usual options of fish, chicken or vegetarian)
Sunbed
(you can pay an extra 80,000 pesos (for up to 4 people) to reserve your sunbed in the front row).
Does not include:
29,000 peso marine tax paid directly to port authority
Extra drinks or menu items
On the day of your reservation:
Arrive to Muelle La Bodeguita to Gate 4 at 7.30am (the first boat leaves at 7.50am so they ask you to arrive early to allow for smooth registration etc). Upon arrival a representative of Bora Bora will help you sort out the marine taxes. You will be assigned boats based on the order of arrival.
You will need to pay marine tax of 23,000 pesos pp separately in cash. You can also pay Bora Bora directly if you want to upgrade to a beach facing bed for 80,000 pesos (maximum 4 people per bed)
The boat trip is about 45 minutes- 1 hour.
BORA BORA via PRIVATE BOAT
As an alternative, you can access Bora Bora via your private boat (hire your private boar through us here). To be allowed entry you have to pre-pay a sunbed. These start at 150,000 pesos for up to 4 people in the Standard Bora Bora zone and go up to 3,000,000 pesos for VIP Waterfront hires for larger groups.
The price you pay to secure a sunbed does not include any food/drink consumption. You will then pay for any food and drink you consume additionally.
For more information on all these different options or to make a booking, please email us at [email protected] telling us you are interested in a day pass to Bora Bora, reserving a bed for your private boat day or fill in the form below. All reservations will require the full name of every guest, the passport number of every guest. Bora Bora also require pre-payment in full.
IS BORA BORA THE RIGHT OPTION FOR ME?
Bora Bora will be the best option for you if you are wanting to party. It especially suits groups of people, single people, bachelor and bachelorette parties, people who want bottle service, electronic music lovers, and probably influencers. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing time, if you are wanting to connect with nature, if you are wanting to read a book, if you are travelling with a family.. this is probably not the best option for you.
Things to note: most restaurant and bars in Cartagena automatically add a service fee/Tip/propina of 10% to your bill. This is voluntary and you are completely within your rights to ask to have it removed or to request a different amount. I recently noticed that Bora Bora add on an automatic 20% - 25% tip for themselves which is double that of other venues. Again, if you want to choose a different tip to leave instead of automatically paying the 20-25% that Bora Bora add, just request this at the time of payment. It is totally within your rights.
Also note: Bora Bora recommend beach-shoes as the sand contains lots of coral which can be sharp
Things to note: most restaurant and bars in Cartagena automatically add a service fee/Tip/propina of 10% to your bill. This is voluntary and you are completely within your rights to ask to have it removed or to request a different amount. I recently noticed that Bora Bora add on an automatic 20% - 25% tip for themselves which is double that of other venues. Again, if you want to choose a different tip to leave instead of automatically paying the 20-25% that Bora Bora add, just request this at the time of payment. It is totally within your rights.
Also note: Bora Bora recommend beach-shoes as the sand contains lots of coral which can be sharp