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Private Yacht Excursion Data — Punta Cana Charter Statistics 2026

Updated: 2026-06-01

Executive summary

Punta Cana's private-charter market spans four marinas — Cap Cana, Cabeza de Toro, Bayahibe and Casa de Campo. Catamarans for 8 pax run US$ 700–2,400; luxury motor yachts US$ 1,800–12,000+. Most charters include captain, crew, fuel, open bar and lunch.

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Key statistics

4

Departure marinas

US$ 700

From (4h cat.)

70 ft+

Superyachts

8 h

Full-day standard

Private yacht market & marinas

Yacht charters depart from Cap Cana Marina (most luxurious), Cabeza de Toro (closest to Bávaro), Bayahibe (best for Saona/Catalina) and Casa de Campo Marina (most prestigious in DR). Routes typically include the Palmilla natural pool, Saona Island, Catalina, or the Cap Cana coast. Cana.tours handles transfers from any hotel directly to the chosen marina.

Private yacht benchmarks 2026

MetricValue
Departure marinasCap Cana / Cabeza de Toro / Bayahibe / Casa de Campo
Typical fleet45–80 ft motor yachts, catamarans, sport-fishers
Half-day charter (4 h) — 8 pax catamaranUS$ 700 – 1,400 / boat
Full-day charter (8 h) — 8 pax catamaranUS$ 1,300 – 2,400 / boat
Luxury motor yacht (50–60 ft, 4 h)US$ 1,800 – 3,500 / boat
Superyacht (70 ft+, full day)US$ 5,000 – 12,000+ / boat
IncludesCaptain + crew + fuel + open bar + lunch (most charters)
Popular routesPalmilla natural pool, Saona, Catalina, Cap Cana coast
Best monthsApr–Aug (calmest sea), Dec–Mar (peak demand)
Min. bookingOften 4 h minimum

Sources: Boatsetter, internal Cana.tours fleet data, Marina Cap Cana, Casa de Campo Marina.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which marina should I choose?+
Cap Cana for luxury & convenience from Bávaro, Bayahibe for Saona/Catalina trips, Casa de Campo for ultra-premium superyachts.
Is the crew included in the price?+
Yes — captain, crew, fuel, open bar and a meal are standard on most full-service charters.

Sources & methodology

  1. Boatsetter — Punta Cana yacht charter pricing
  2. Viator — Punta Cana excursions & toursLive tour pricing benchmark
  3. GetYourGuide — Punta Cana activities
  4. TripAdvisor — Punta Cana things to do (rankings)Top-ranked Punta Cana excursions by review volume
  5. Dominican Today — Cap Cana FITUR 2025 unstoppable growth

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