Where luxury shows up on the water
The upgrade is not the island, it is everything around it. A luxury charter changes the ratio of crew to guests, the quality of what lands in your glass and on your plate, and above all the schedule: you visit the Palmilla natural pool and Canto de la Playa when they are empty, because your captain answers to you and not to a fleet timetable.
The top shelf lineup
- Private luxury charter, $875 per boat: 5.0 rated with hundreds of reviews, premium bar and a crew that reads the day perfectly. See the charter.
- Private catamaran with slide, $795: the fun luxury pick, unlimited drinks and a slide off the top deck. See the slide catamaran.
- Full day charter to Saona, $2,400: the flagship: big boat, full crew, built for groups that want the complete island day catered. See the flagship.
Booking a luxury day well
Reserve at least a week out in high season, each operator runs very few boats. Share your goals in advance: proposal at the sandbar, snorkeling priority, a toddler aboard. Good crews rebuild the route around it. Confirm the guest count cap, park fees and premium bar brands in writing. For the full private landscape including budget boats, read our private charter guide.
Make Saona a private event
Top rated luxury charters with crew, premium bar and custom routes. Free cancellation windows apply.
Frequently asked questions
Private luxury catamarans run 795 to 2,400 dollars per boat for a full day with crew, fuel, premium open bar and lunch. Per person that is often 100 to 300 dollars with a full group, comparable to premium group tours but fully private.
Crew size and provisioning: a dedicated host or chef, premium spirits, fresh seafood, floating mats, snorkel gear and a flexible route. Budget private boats give you the vessel, luxury charters give you the service.
Yes, most host birthdays, proposals and small wedding parties with advance notice. Decorations, cakes and photographers can usually be arranged for an extra fee.
