Spend a full day on the water with a private yacht or catamaran charter from Punta Cana to Saona Island — the only offshore island within reach of the resort zone. Every full-day charter is 100% private and includes round-trip transport, captain, crew, and an on-board guide, so your group has the boat (and the itinerary) to yourselves.
The ultimate experience to Saona island is on our fantastic 52′ yacht. Get ready for an unforgettable tour on the Caribbean Sea with Upgraded open bar, h’ordeuvres, breakfast and lobster lunch. Private is the way to go for Isla Saona!
Perfect for groups up to 12 persons, enjoy this exclusive experience to the Dominican Republic’s infamous Saona Island on our 43′ luxury yacht! Premium open bar, h’ordeuvres, breakfast and lobster/steak lunch right on the yacht. Private is the way to go for Isla Saona and we can get you there on our Riva Yacht!
Enjoy your own private catamaran to the infamous Saona Island. Spend a day out on the Caribbean Sea with open bar, Latin sounds, a private lunch and enjoy the impossible beauty that is the Dominican Republic’s National Park of the East.
A full-day charter from Punta Cana almost always means one destination: Isla Saona, a protected island inside Cotubanamá National Park about 90 minutes south along the coast. Mass-tourism catamarans dump 600+ people on the same beach every morning. A private full-day charter does the opposite — you set the pace, pick the swim stops, and skip the crowds.
A typical day on the water looks like this:
Everything is included: fuel, captain, crew, snorkel gear, soft drinks, beer, rum, and the national park entrance fee.
Both work for the Saona run. The choice usually comes down to group size, budget, and how much time you want to spend cruising vs. anchored.
If you're not sure, contact us with your group size and we'll recommend the right boat. You can also browse all our half-day charters if 8 hours feels like too much.
How much does a full-day yacht charter to Saona cost? Pricing depends on the boat and group size. Full-day private charters typically start around $2,600 USD for a small group and scale up for larger boats. Submit an inquiry for an exact quote.
How long does it take to get to Saona Island from Punta Cana? About 90 minutes by road from Punta Cana to Bayahibe marina, then 60–90 minutes by boat to Saona depending on the vessel. The full day is roughly 9–10 hours door-to-door.
Is a full-day charter better than a group Saona excursion? Yes, if you value privacy. Group tours pack 40+ strangers onto the same boat and visit the same crowded beach. A private charter lets you choose your own swim stops, eat lunch on your own schedule, and avoid the crowd at Mano Juan entirely if you want.
Can we bring kids? Absolutely. Saona is one of the best family-friendly day trips in the Dominican Republic. The Natural Pool is shallow enough for small children, and the boat ride is calm in normal weather.
What should we bring? Swimsuits, towels, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a light cover-up, and cash for tips and souvenirs at Mano Juan. Everything else is on the boat.
Saona Island is the most popular full-day destination from Punta Cana — and it's worth understanding what you're actually booking. Read our honest guide to Saona Island from Punta Cana for the difference between a private charter and the cattle-boat group tour, where the boat actually departs from, and the Taino history behind the national park.
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