PUNTA CANA · SAONA ISLAND TOURS
Catamaran out, speedboat back, a stop at the sandbar in between. The 15 below differ on group size, whether the open bar and lunch are genuinely included, and how long you actually spend on the island. Expect around eleven hours door to door.
Spend a full day reaching Saona Island by speedboat and returning by catamaran. Swim in a starfish-filled natural pool, eat a Dominican buffet, and enjoy music, dancing, and drinks. Guides such as Christian, Alex, Eduardo, and Juan help keep the long day moving.
“We had the best time with Alex and his team! Everything was really nicely organized and I definitely recommend it!”
Travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, stop at a shallow natural pool for starfish, then spend about three hours on Saona Island. You will ride a speedboat and catamaran, eat a Dominican buffet, and enjoy beer, rum, and soft drinks. Guides may include Christian, Alex, Eduardo, or Papito.
“It was a great experience to see beautiful water and nature. The natural pool stop was a lot of fun in tranquil water. Food was great on the island. You can purchase a lobster dinner at the island as well. Locals sell souvenirs on the island as welRead more”
Leave Punta Cana early for Saona Island with guide Melvin Duran and a small group. Visit Mano Juan’s turtle conservation area, eat a Dominican beach lunch, snorkel, explore quiet beaches, and search for starfish at Palmilla. Speedboat transfers, breakfast, drinks, and pickup from select locations are included.
“Been to the Caribbean many times. By far the best trip. Spend the extra money and avoid the party boat with 100 ppl.”
Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat, pause at a natural swimming area, enjoy a Dominican buffet and open bar, then return by catamaran with music and dancing. Guides such as Alex, Francisco, Benjamin, and Christian lead the day, which can run well beyond eight hours.
“Booked this trip for a day trip to the Island of Saona all communication through E-Mail and What's App was very good the trip was well planned via pick up at the hotel meeting up with the coach. Arrived at the location got a speed boat out Read more”
Leave Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto, or Bayahibe for Saona Island. Swim in a starfish-filled natural pool, enjoy a Dominican buffet and local drinks, then return by music-filled catamaran. Guides speak Spanish, English, French, German, and Portuguese. Expect about 10 hours on the road and water.
“It was a great time! Pickup from hotel, was contacted via WhatsApp Would have been nice to know the breakdown of the journey to get to the boat l The boat staff were lit and encouraged everyone to party Unlimited alcohol was just rum Drinks were just sprite, cola and water - we didn’t mind though Was a good exciting day Buffet lunch included- spaghetti,chicken, salad, pork, rice, fruit Great day out away from the resort”
Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by air-conditioned vehicle and speedboat, stop at a natural pool, enjoy lunch and beach time, then return by party catamaran. Guides such as Jose and Francisco may lead the group. Expect a long day, mixed-language service, and groups of up to 150 people.
“Trip was excellent, tour guide was first class. The island is amazing, and swimming in the lagoon was a great experience.”
You’ll spend a full day traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by bus, speedboat, and catamaran. Expect a 30-minute stop at the Natural Swimming Pool, white sand, buffet lunch, open-bar drinks, music, and guides such as Indiana Jones. Bring snacks, sunscreen, and patience for a long road-and-sea day.
“It was very nice, but the food part needs to be more organized. And they took a long time to take us and serve food and kept running out. So the time at the island was extremely short. Other than that everything was beautiful. And we had fun dancing on the catamaran on the way back.”
Spend a full day visiting Altos de Chavón and Saona Island from Punta Cana. Expect a lively bilingual guide, a Caribbean boat ride, a natural pool stop, buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and time on a white-sand beach. Guides such as Benjamin and Alberto have led especially entertaining departures.
“We had a lot of fun during this trip. As others mentioned, the guide is a lot of fun. Altos de Chavon is interesting if a bit too touristic. The shallow pool is fantastic and they give you rum and coke (included), it’s pretty much a big party as some of the boats will be playing loud music. Saona is spectacular and very much paradise. I thought the food there was good for this type of thing. Trip back on the catamaran was another party with alcohol and dancing. This is a must do trip if you are in the DR. Note: they will try to sell you a bunch…”
Spend about 10 hours visiting Altos de Chavon and Saona Island from Punta Cana. Expect hotel pickup, a guided village stop, speedboat and catamaran rides, a natural pool, buffet lunch, beer, soft drinks, and lively onboard entertainment. Guides may include Benjamin, Danny Boy, Henry, or Cesar.
“Really bad experience, I've waited for two hours anda no one showed up and don't even contact me to let me know of any changes.”
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:)”
You’ll leave your Punta Cana hotel early for Bayahibe, then ride a speedboat to Saona Island with stops at Blue Lagoon and a sea star area. Enjoy nearly three hours on the beach, buffet lunch, drinks, and a music-filled catamaran ride back. Guides may include Danny Boy, Gabriel, Jon, or Chico.
“The trip was very nice and incredible views throughout the entire day. Lunch was a bit limited and bland but to be expected on a tour like this, and boats very packed with people so have to stand if your not able to get a seat but overall the experience is well worth seeing and worth the money. Unfortunately got a flat tyre on the way back ahead bit delayed in getting back to it hotel but they swiftly sorted a new bus to come collect us. And staff were all very nice”
Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat, stop at Playa Palmilla’s shallow natural pool, enjoy a barbecue lunch and rum, then return by catamaran. Guide Manuel is frequently named as the host. Expect a shared tour, long day, music, crowds, and about three hours on the island.
“Speed boat out was fun. Snorkeling was very basic. Didn’t see many fish. Natural swimming pool was a big bunch of boats hanging out in some shallow water. The island itself was beautiful but so overtaken by tourists and boats it was hard to enjoy. The catamaran back was long and very loud with drunk people so not ideal for families. Photography guys were nice but tried to charge us an arm and a leg for the photos.”
Spend one day sailing to Saona Island for beaches, a natural pool, lunch, and an open bar. On another day, drive an automatic buggy through farmland, visit El Hoyo Cave, taste Dominican coffee and cacao, and head toward Macao Beach. Pickup serves Bávaro, Punta Cana, and Uvero Alto.
“It was really nice. Just the fact that it during buggy trip we did not visit Macao beach which was indicated in the trip decryption. Additionally we were not picked up from the location that we gave, however, meeting point was quite close.”
From La Romana, ride to Bayahibe for a family-friendly boat trip to Saona Island. Visit Penon, mangroves, Mano Juan village, a turtle nursery, Canto de la Playa, and a shallow natural pool with starfish. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a guide are included.
“Es hat uns ALLES gefallen. Der gesamte Ausflug war super organisiert. Alle Beteiligten Personen waren super nett, freundlich, hilfsbereit.”
Spend about eight hours reaching Saona Island from Punta Cana by catamaran and speedboat. Swim at the Caribbean’s largest natural pool, enjoy beach time and a buffet lunch with open bar, and return by fast boat. Guides such as Victor Obama and Otto are praised for clear, lively commentary.
“We had an amazing time on our day long excursion. The weather was hot, the water was warm, and the staff on the boats were super fun. I'd highly recommend seeing this beautiful part of DR!”
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