PUNTA CANA SPEEDBOAT TOURS
Faster out to the sandbar and a lot wetter on the way. The 15 below cover the shared runs and the private charters, with prices and how much of the trip is actually at speed.
From Bayahibe, you’ll ride a speedboat to Saona Island, enjoy 2.5 hours on a palm-fringed beach, and return by sailing catamaran. Expect a buffet, open bar, Dominican music, and a natural-pool stop. Guides such as Christian and Juan are praised for keeping the day friendly and well organized.
“it was one of the prettiest beaches we‘ve been and not to forget the guides, especially andy:)”
Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by private land and speedboat transfers with Stanley, the captain, and first mate. Swim in a natural pool, visit Turtle Lagoon and Starfish Bay, snorkel, enjoy a beach buffet, and look for turtles, stingrays, and manatees.
“Our trip was perfect from start to finish. Stanley and the Captain gave us a warm welcome and spoilt us throughout. They seemed to know all the best places away from the crowds. Our girls said it was one of the best days of their lives and the beaches were the most beautiful they’d ever seen. Thank you to all of the Bia team”
Take control of a small speedboat off Punta Cana with a guide nearby, then stop at a coral reef for snorkeling and a natural pool for refreshments. Guides such as Carlos and Jeffrey earn high marks for their friendly help, but pickup and boat maintenance can be uneven.
“The tour was lots of fun. The guide was great we stopped to snorkle and provided us with gear . Tour is about 2 hrs”
Drive your own guided speedboat along Punta Cana’s coast, then snorkel among tropical fish and coral before stopping at a natural pool. Guides such as Jeffrey, Felipe, Jairo, and Allysun provide instruction and help throughout. Pickup, equipment, life jackets, refreshments, and return transport are included.
“XOXO highly recommended Boat decent Next visit we will try thank you Stay well bye Tour guide was perfect xo”
Travel from Punta Cana, Macao, or Uvero Alto to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by speedboat. You will stop at a natural pool, enjoy lunch and drinks, and return by catamaran. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish. Expect a long day, shared transport, and two hours on the island.
“Massentourismus pur. Das Wasser ist über die Jahre durch den Massentourismus ki plett zerstört. Überall im Wasser liegen Knochenreste vom essen und das Wasser ist aufgrund 100 er Bote aufgewirbelt. Man erkennt überhaupt nichts einfach nur Müll. Bist 3 h unterwegs weil der Bus diverse andere Touristen von hotels einsammeln, voll mit Urlaubern aus frn Nachbarländern (Kolumbien, Kuba etc.). nicht zu empfehlen!!”
You’ll travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, then combine a speedboat ride with a catamaran cruise to Saona Island. Expect a shallow natural pool, beach time, Dominican-style buffet lunch, and a return party with drinks. Guide Federico has earned praise, but pickup and waiting times can vary.
“tardamos 6horas desde el hotel hasta llegar a saona. Demasiado tiempo.Hay que esperar mucho en el traslado,en el puerto,en el catamarán”
Take a high-speed 12-foot boat from Cabeza de Toro, stop in Bávaro’s calm natural pool, then snorkel along Punta Cana’s coral reef. A guide speaks Spanish, English, or French, and the small group is limited to three people.
“This was the best activity ever! Thank you to Yon who is supper amazing and nice. Had the best time girly holiday you won’t regret this!”
You’ll meet your guide, get a short safety briefing, then take a fast boat to a coral reef and Bávaro natural pool. Snorkel gear and hotel transport are included. The private format suits your own group, but reef conditions and time in the water can vary.
“We had so much fun! Our tour guide was so nice and helpful as well. Great value! Swimming with the fish was amazing”
Take a private speedboat for up to six from Bayahibe or Dominicus to Catuano, Saona Island, and Las Palmillas. A certified snorkeling guide leads the water stop, while Joy and Captain Omar help shape a relaxed six-hour day with drinks, snacks, and deck space.
“Our day in Isla Saona was nothing short of magical, thanks to an incredible crew that treated us like family from start to finish. Joy made everything effortless, from arranging hotel pickup to ensuring every detail was perfect. Captain Omar led Read more”
Leave Punta Cana around 7:00 am for Saona Island by catamaran or speedboat. You get beach time, an open bar, buffet lunch, and a swim at Playa Palmilla’s shallow natural pool. Guide Willie has earned praise for his friendly service, while the group may reach 100 people.
“The whole trip was sketchy. Felt unorganized. Felt unorganized. Felt unorganized. I don't want to say more this is enough to say about a trip that was not worth it”
You’ll join a Punta Cana adventure package advertised as speedboats and parasailing, but the supplied details describe a shared catamaran from Bávaro Beach with snorkeling, drinks, music, and a floating bar. Confirm the exact activities, duration, pickup, and group setup before paying.
“Wasn't a shopping tour, we got taken to one shop, driver knew owner, where the prices where through the roof, and I mean through the roof, fridge magnet $18, fake sunglasses $37, etc etc, total rip off from start to finish, don't waste your money at all.”
From Bávaro, your guide gives a short safety briefing before you take the wheel of a speedboat. You’ll stop at a coral reef to snorkel among fish, then cruise to a clear-water natural pool. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French. Allow about two hours on the water, not a full day.
“A actividade não é o dia todo como diz na descrição, são no máximo 2h. Achei o preço muito caro para o que é. Podes conduzir a lancha. Paramos para fazer mergulhos com snorkel tinha imensos peixes, depois uma paragem bem mas bem rápida para ver os golfinhos e os tubarões, depois seguimos para a piscina natural de areia e voltamos. As fotos na minha opinião tem pouca qualidade mas como queríamos fotos de outra perspectiva acabamos por pagar.”
You’ll drive a two-person speedboat, snorkel Punta Cana’s reef, try Snuba, meet rays and possibly sharks, then sail by catamaran to an ocean platform for lunch. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish. Pickup is available from Punta Cana and Bávaro hotels.
“Great excursion - the provider did a fantastic job if you go hopefully "Will I Am" is your leader as he is great Hosted lunch at the end was the cherry-on-top as the DR food was good.”
Take a private 2.5-hour speedboat trip from Punta Cana with a guide, a reef snorkeling stop, and a visit to a clear-water natural pool. You’ll receive a short safety briefing, ride your own boat, and may spot colorful fish, turtles, or dolphins.
“Super fun! Love the experience Great captain Super recommend ,we can see the dolphins, turtles , colorful fishes”
Spend nine hours touring Saona Island from Punta Cana by speedboat, with stops at Playa Abanico, Mano Juan, Los Toros Beach, and Cotubanamá National Park. You’ll visit a turtle sanctuary, eat a Dominican lunch, swim, snorkel, and return by speedboat or catamaran.
“Unfortunately, the tour was absolutely not as described as we were on a speedboat for the whole day and not on a catamaran. The tour guides could not give us an explanation why this was the case and did not really care about our dissatisfaction. Furthermore, there were no drinks served on the boat. We booked the tour in Spanish, but as we were the only Spanish speakers in a group of Portuguese speakers only, all information was provided only in Portuguese. Stay away from booking this trip, we would definitely not recommend it!”
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