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Saona Island Tours
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Saona Island Day Trip Punta Cana: Altos de Chavon & Catamaran★ 4.30 (3,245) · 9h
Best pricePunta Cana: Saona Island Day Trip & Natural Pool with Lunch★ 4.85 (194) · from US$ 86
Top ratedSaona Island: Small Group Catamaran & Lunch with Snorkeling★ 4.93 (622) · from US$ 169
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Saona Island Day Trip from Punta Cana: Speedboat & CatamaranYou're picked up from your hotel, speedboated to Saona Island, given three hours of beach time with lunch and unlimited drinks, then brought back on a catamaran with music and entertainment. Everything — transport, food, alcohol, entry — is paid for upfront, and you return to your lobby by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full beach day without planning transport, buying tickets separately or deciding what to eat — everything is arranged and paid for, so you just show up at your hotel lobby ready to swim.
Saona Island Cruise from Punta Cana: Natural Pool & LunchYou board a speedboat or catamaran from Bayahibe, wade into the natural pool at Playa Palmilla for 40 minutes, then cruise to Saona Island for lunch and beach time. The tour includes hotel pickup, grilled lunch with tropical fruit, national rum, and a professional guide. You return by catamaran or speedboat with the group, arriving back at your hotel in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Punta Cana who want a full island day without arranging their own boat or transport—the shared pickup and fixed itinerary mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled. Not suitable if you need a private group or prefer to avoid crowds.
Saona Island Day Trip from La Romana: Catamaran & Natural PoolYou board a catamaran or speedboat in Bayahibe and head to Saona Island, stopping first at a natural pool where you swim in waist-deep turquoise water with a drink in hand. The boat then takes you to the island's beach for a buffet lunch and free time to swim and relax. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bayahibe hotels, plus all drinks and meals, are included in the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full beach day on Saona Island without arranging your own boat, lunch, or transport from your hotel — the pickup and all-inclusive format means you show up ready to swim.
Saona Island Full-Day Cruise from Punta Cana & LunchYou're picked up from your Punta Cana hotel and taken by catamaran to Saona Island, where you swim in the Caribbean's largest natural pool, walk palm-fringed beaches, and eat a tropical lunch by the sea. A speedboat returns you to shore by late afternoon. National park entry, both boats, lunch and an open bar are included; all you need to bring is swimwear and sunscreen.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full beach day without arranging park entry, boats, or lunch separately—the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest unfolds on schedule.
Saona Island Small Group Tour: Local Village, Turtle Nursery & Natural PoolYou’ll travel by speedboat from La Romana port to Saona Island with a local guide, stopping first among wild mangroves before visiting Mano Juan village and its turtle nursery project. Enjoy Dominican lunch right on the sand, relax at Canto de la Playa’s quiet beach, then swim in a natural pool surrounded by starfish — all with pickup included.
Saona Island: Catamaran, Snorkeling & Natural Pool from Punta CanaYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Bayahibe, where you board a catamaran for snorkeling at the coral reef wall, then sail to the natural pool sandbank for swimming and photos. Lunch is a gourmet buffet on Saona Island's exclusive beach with an open bar, hammocks and lounge chairs included; you return to your hotel by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Saona Island highlights — snorkeling, the natural pool, and a full beach day — without arranging your own transport or timing multiple stops; the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that, and the 300-visitor daily cap keeps the beach from feeling crowded.
Saona Island Day Trip from Punta Cana: Speedboat & CatamaranYou get picked up from your hotel, travel by speedboat to a shallow natural pool where you can see starfish, then spend three hours on Saona Island swimming and walking the beach. Lunch is served on the island, and you return on a catamaran with live music. The full day, including all transport, entry, food and drinks, takes about eight hours and ends back at your hotel.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Punta Cana who want a full island day without arranging boats, entry fees or meals separately — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel at pickup time and everything else is handled.
Saona Island: Catamaran & Natural Pool with Lunch & BarYou board a catamaran or speedboat with hotel pickup already arranged, swim in a natural sandbar pool, spend the afternoon on Saona Island's white-sand beach, and eat a buffet lunch with an open bar included. Your guide stays with you all day, and the boat returns you to your hotel in the evening — no transport logistics to figure out.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full beach day without arranging transport, entry, or meals — the catamaran departure time and hotel pickup mean you're not coordinating logistics, and the included lunch and bar remove the need to budget for food and drinks on the island.
Saona Island Tour Punta Cana: Speedboat, Natural Pool & Beach LunchYou get hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, a speedboat ride across the Caribbean, a 45-minute stop at the Natural Pool where water reaches your waist and starfish are visible, nearly three hours on Saona Island's white-sand beaches, and a buffet lunch with drinks included. The whole day runs 8 to 9 hours, and the boat returns you to your hotel by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Saona Island experience without arranging your own boat, timing multiple stops, or figuring out lunch—the fixed schedule and included transport from your hotel means you show up ready to swim, and everything else is handled.
Saona Island Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 12 bookable options for Saona Island Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 64. The average rating is 4.2 out of 5, based on 6,286 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Saona Island Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 64. There are 12 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Saona Island Day Trip Punta Cana: Altos de Chavon & Catamaran is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.3 out of 5 across 3,245 reviews.
