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Small Group Saona Island Tour

Having a small party on your booking does not guarantee a small number of people on the boat. The key distinction is shared seats versus hiring the entire vessel.

Boat from Owen’s collection for planning a Saona departure

START WITH THE ESSENTIALS

Shared
Other bookings may travel with you
Private
You pay for the whole vessel
Capacity
That of the selected vessel
See options & total

01 / PLAN YOUR DAY

What “small group” actually means

The number of people you book is your party size, not necessarily the total aboard. For a shared excursion, ask about the departure’s capacity if it affects your decision. Words such as VIP, premium or exclusive do not replace confirmed capacity or make a shared tour private.

02 / PLAN YOUR DAY

The option of booking the whole boat

Owen’s private options identify the boat, capacity and whole-vessel price. Check the capacity of the selected model and count every traveller. If a boat accommodates up to ten people, travelling as two or five does not make its rate a per-seat price; the amount covers the full package.

03 / PLAN YOUR DAY

Compare the total including every component

Check whether transport from your hotel is included in that option. For private yachts, transport from Punta Cana or Santo Domingo is arranged separately as stated in the product; do not copy the classic tour’s inclusions. Compare the party total, transport and inclusions rather than two figures using different pricing units.

04 / PLAN YOUR DAY

What information helps you choose

Provide your date, hotel, adults, children and whether you want an exclusive vessel or would accept sharing. If you need a shared tour with a reduced maximum group size, obtain explicit confirmation before paying. Owen does not present the classic as a limited small-group departure with an unconfirmed capacity.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Frequently asked questions

Does booking two people guarantee a small boat?

No. Other bookings can join a shared departure. Check its confirmed capacity or choose a private vessel.

Does a private yacht cost less for fewer people?

Fixed-price options charge for the entire boat within its capacity. Review the yacht’s details before comparing.

A question about your trip?

Talk to the team about your hotel, your group or your travel date.

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