The boats are already here. Most visitors to the Dominican Republic book a yacht day through a broker two islands away. Guests at Casa de Campo® do not need to. You walk down to the Marina, minutes from the villa door, and board an 86-foot Azimut by mid-morning. The fleet at Casa de Campo Marina is one of the quiet reasons the resort has become a serious boating base in the Caribbean. It is also one of the least understood parts of a stay.
So this is the 2026 guide to a Casa de Campo yacht charter. It covers the boats you can take out, what a day really costs, what comes included, and how villa guests book the whole thing in one call.
The Fleet: What You Can Actually Charter
Charters leave from Casa de Campo Marina, the Mediterranean-style harbour at the Chavón River mouth. The “Yachts In Casa” fleet runs from roughly 35 feet up to an 86-foot flagship. Every charter comes with a captain and mate. You book an experience, not a hull to drive yourself.
The featured yachts show the range. The Azimut 86 “Andrea” carries up to 16 guests across four cabins. The Pacific 72 “Summer Wind” takes up to 18 in cruising comfort. The 64-foot “Take It Easy” suits larger groups of up to 35 for a day cruise. For fishing, the Powerplay 55 “Liquid” and the Hatteras 53 chase marlin and mahi offshore. Match the boat to your group. Do not settle for whatever a broker has free.
Three Ways to Spend a Day on the Water
A Casa de Campo yacht charter usually takes one of three shapes.
A day cruise heads west to Palmilla, a shallow natural pool over white sand where the water glows turquoise. Or it runs further out to Saona and Catalina islands. This is the classic day afloat: snorkelling, swimming, lunch on deck.
A sunset cruise is shorter and slower. You spend a couple of hours out of the Marina as the light drops behind the Chavón hills. Glass in hand, no agenda.
A deep-sea fishing charter runs to the offshore grounds that made La Romana a tournament town. You target blue and white marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo and tuna by season. Rods and bait come aboard as standard.
Charters run on set windows: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week. We arrange full-day and bespoke itineraries on request.
What’s Included — and What Isn’t
Here a Casa de Campo yacht charter rewards the small print. The resort fleet is specific where third-party sites wave a hand.
Included: crew, fuel, ice, fishing rods and bait, use of the yacht’s amenities, and a starter bar of 16 local beers, 12 bottled waters and 12 soft drinks.
Not included: transport to Casa de Campo Marina, food, drinks beyond that starter bar, a 28% tax and service charge, and crew gratuity. You can arrange catering in advance if you would rather board a stocked galley than pack a cooler.
That 28% line matters. A rate that looks close to a competitor’s can land much higher once tax, service and tip stack up. So compare fully-loaded totals, not sticker prices.
What a Casa de Campo Yacht Charter Costs
The resort quotes each vessel per trip, on request. That makes sense. A 53-foot sport-fisher and an 86-foot motor yacht are different worlds. For context, small boats around La Romana start near US$400 a day on the open marketplaces. Crewed luxury motor yachts, the kind you take from the Marina, usually begin around US$2,000 a day and climb with size and season.
Chasing the lowest headline number misses the point. Ask what the total includes instead. A resort quote folds in crew, fuel, tackle and the starter bar. The honest additions are the 28% and the gratuity. Ask for the all-in figure for your boat, date and window. Then you can compare like for like.
How Villa Guests Book — and the Fine Print
Staying inside the resort has one clear advantage. The fleet is a concierge call away, not a cross-country transfer. Caribbean Paradise Homes arranges the charter as part of your stay. We match the boat to your group and add catering or extra provisioning if you want it. Then you walk down to the dock.
Two notes before you commit. Cancellations follow a clear tier. Cancel more than 48 hours ahead and you get the full deposit back. Inside 24 hours, you get half. On the day itself, there is no refund. The one exception: if the Dominican Navy closes the port for weather, you get everything back. The best boats also sell out fastest over the December-to-April high season and around tournament weeks, so book well before you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Casa de Campo yacht charter cost?
The resort quotes rates per vessel and trip, not on a public price list, because the fleet spans 53-foot sport-fishers to an 86-foot motor yacht. As a guide, small boats around La Romana start near US$400 a day. Crewed luxury yachts from the Marina usually begin around US$2,000 a day. Add a 28% tax and service charge, plus crew gratuity, to any quote.
What is included in the charter?
You get crew, fuel, ice, fishing rods and bait, use of the yacht’s amenities, and a starter bar of 16 local beers, 12 bottled waters and 12 soft drinks. Food, extra drinks, transport to the Marina, the 28% tax and service, and gratuity are extra. You can add catering.
Can we take a private yacht to Saona or Catalina Island?
Yes. Day cruises from Casa de Campo Marina run to Palmilla, Saona and Catalina, with swimming and snorkelling stops. A private charter is calmer than a group excursion and runs on your timetable.
How far in advance should we book a Casa de Campo yacht charter?
For the December-to-April high season and tournament weeks, book before you travel. The larger, better-known boats go first. Off-peak, a few days’ notice through your concierge is usually enough.
Related Reading
- Casa de Campo Marina: The Complete 2026 Guide
- Saona & Catalina Island: The Best Day Trips from Casa de Campo
- Casa de Campo Deep Sea Fishing Tournaments: The Complete 2026 Guide
Ready to plan your day on the water? Browse our villas at Casa de Campo and our concierge team will match the right yacht to your group and handle the booking from the Marina.