Your boat, your route. Full-day Saona Island and Catalina Island charters from $1,750, departing Marina Casa de Campo. Local Cap Cana fishing and short tours also available — 100% private, zero shared tours.
Punta Cana boat rental quick facts: Full-day Saona Island & Catalina Island charters from $1,750 · 5 vessels, up to 30 guests · Departs Marina Casa de Campo (guests travel by land from Punta Cana) · Captain + fuel always included · Also available locally in Cap Cana: fishing charters from $1,350, short tours from $1,450 · Best season: December–April.
Punta Cana sits on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, flanked by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. That geography gives you two very different boating experiences: the calm, crystal-clear Caribbean side toward Saona Island and the reef systems around Catalina, and the slightly rougher Atlantic side better suited for deep-sea fishing off Cap Cana's canyon walls.
Unlike the all-inclusive resort machine that defines Punta Cana on land, a private boat charter puts you in full control. No cattle-boat catamaran with 80 strangers and watered-down rum punch. Your group, your cooler, your route, your pace — with a bilingual captain who knows these waters and can get you to the best snorkeling spots before the shared tour boats arrive.
Full-day charters to Saona Island and Catalina Island depart from Marina Casa de Campo — guests staying in Punta Cana travel there by land before boarding. Cap Cana Marina, within Punta Cana itself, is the departure point for two shorter, local options: a fishing charter and a boat tour, detailed below.
All prices below are for 100% private charters with captain and fuel included. Prices in USD. Exact quote depends on vessel, dates, and itinerary — contact us via WhatsApp for a confirmed number in under 1 hour.
| Vessel | Capacity | Full-Day (7-8h) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena 38ft (Catamaran) | up to 15 guests | From $1,750 | Saona Island, Palmilla, Catalina Island |
| Fairline 43ft (Yacht) | up to 12 guests | From $1,850 | Saona Island, Palmilla |
| Velero 42ft (Sailboat) | up to 15 guests | From $1,850 | Catalina Island, Palmilla Beach — only sailboat in the fleet |
| Azimut 55ft (Yacht) | up to 15 guests | From $3,250 | Luxury, VIP, Catalina Island |
| Catamaran Carbono 65ft | up to 30 guests | From $3,800 | Large groups, events, Saona |
Bilingual captain (English/Spanish) · Fuel · Snorkel gear · Cooler with ice · Soft drinks · Life jackets · Safety equipment · Pre-trip itinerary consultation via WhatsApp.
Open bar (beer + Brugal rum) · Private chef / on-board catering · Drone photography + video · Fishing gear package · Bluetooth speaker upgrade · Underwater camera rental.
Your captain knows these routes cold. Here are the two Casa de Campo itineraries — with honest transit times and what makes each one worth the ride.
The crown jewel of Dominican boating. 90 min each way from Marina Casa de Campo. Natural pools, pink conch shells, and Caribbean-blue shallows. Full-day trip recommended — arrive before the 80-person catamaran tours at 10am.
World-class snorkeling and diving at The Wall — a dramatic coral drop-off from 6 ft to 100+ ft depth. 50–60 min from Marina Casa de Campo. Less visited than Saona; better for snorkeling purists and underwater photographers.
Two shorter options that depart locally from Cap Cana Marina, in Punta Cana — no land transfer required.
| Charter | Duration | Price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Machine | 4 hours | From $1,350 | Up to 10 guests |
| Fishing Machine | 6 hours | From $1,550 | Up to 10 guests |
| Sea Ray 45 | 3 hours | From $1,450 | Up to 10 guests (flat rate) |
| Sea Ray 45 | 4 hours | From $1,650 | Up to 10 guests (flat rate) |
Offshore Cap Cana canyon walls, 15 miles out, dropping to 2,000+ ft — blue marlin, white marlin, mahi-mahi and wahoo. Fishing gear, bait, crew, and drinks included. Base price for up to 6 guests; each additional guest is $100 (max 10). Round-trip private transfer from your hotel or villa included.
Boat and fuel, captain and deckhand, round-trip private transfer from your hotel or villa, snorkel gear, ice, water, soft drinks and 2 liters of beer, and snacks. Flat rate for up to 10 guests — no per-person surcharge. Destinations: Punta Cana's natural pools and a snorkeling area. Guests may bring their own drinks aboard.
Most Punta Cana visitors default to shared catamaran tours because they seem cheaper. Here's what that math actually looks like for different group sizes:
| Option | Group of 4 | Group of 8 | Group of 12 | What You Give Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Catamaran to Saona | $400–$480 | $800–$960 | $1,200–$1,440 | Fixed schedule, 60–80 strangers, slow boat (3 hrs each way) |
| Private Motorboat — Full Day | $1,750 total | $1,750 total | $1,750 total | Nothing — you own the boat |
| Difference (group of 12) | $310–$550 more than shared — but 100% yours, no fixed schedule, 2x faster | |||
Honest math: on price alone, the shared tour always wins. At 12 guests, a private charter costs $310–$550 more in total. What that difference buys: you leave when you choose, zero strangers on board, a boat that is 2x faster (more time at Saona, less in transit), and a route built around your group. If your group is 4 or fewer and price is all that matters, take the shared tour.
We analyzed pricing, inclusions, and itinerary options across six local charter operators and two major aggregator platforms (GetMyBoat, SamBoat) for 2026. Here's what the data shows that most booking pages don't tell you:
| Finding | Detail | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregator "from $45/hr" pricing | Those rates are for kayaks and paddleboards, not motorboats. Private motorboat minimums start at $200–$250/hr with a 4-hr minimum. | Don't anchor your expectations to the headline price — it's misleading. |
| Saona Island transit time | Shared catamaran tours take 2.5–3 hrs to Saona from Bavaro. Private speedboat from Marina Casa de Campo: 90 min. | A private charter cuts transit time significantly versus the shared catamaran route. |
| "All-inclusive" open bar reality | Most operators include Brugal rum and Presidente beer. Premium spirits, wine, or specific spirits require pre-arrangement and cost $50–$150 extra. | Request your specific preferences at booking, not day-of. |
| Hurricane season cancellation rate | September–October average 18–22% cancellation rates due to weather. Most operators refund but don't offer rebooking priority. | Avoid booking non-refundable charters Sep–Oct unless you have flexibility. |
| Cap Cana Marina fees | Marina dock fees of $20–$30 per boat are sometimes charged separately on top of charter price. Confirm upfront if dock fees are included. | Ask: "Is dock fee included in the charter price?" before confirming. |
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