Saona Island day trip: Natural pool, lunch and live entertainment

Eight hours in a natural pool that barely reaches your waist, with lunch, drinks and a team of entertainers

An eight-hour activity on Saona Island in the Dominican Republic where you swim in a natural pool of shallow crystalline water, eat a full lunch of grilled chicken and meats with salads and tropical fruit, and join live music and dance lessons led by entertainers. A guide speaks English, Spanish or French throughout, and hotel pickup is included in the booking.

The experience

The day centers on a natural pool in the middle of the sea where the water stays shallow (rarely higher than waist-deep depending on your size), and the waves are almost imperceptible. You spend hours swimming and floating in crystalline water without the effort of reaching deeper ocean. Thousands of visitors arrive daily, so the pool fills up, but the arrangement keeps you in the water for most of the eight hours rather than waiting on shore.

Food and entertainment run through the day. A team of entertainers stays with you the whole time, playing typical music, merengue and bachata. They also teach you dance steps if you want to join in. Lunch is a spread of grilled chicken, chops, salads, rice and pasta, followed by tropical fruits, watermelon, pineapple, papaya. Bottled water, snacks and alcoholic beverages come throughout, so you're not managing hunger or thirst between swims.

Hotel pickup is included, and your guide speaks English, Spanish or French. The island itself is the largest in the Dominican Republic and draws people who want a full day in one place rather than moving between stops.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• alcoholic beverages.
• lunch with grilled meats, salads, rice and pasta.
• tropical fruit snacks.
• live entertainment with dance instruction.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (13 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 11 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventureros Del Este

Is this one for you?This works best for groups or families wanting a full day in one location with constant activity and company: the entertainers and other swimmers keep the energy going, and the shallow pool means even non-strong swimmers can spend hours in the water without strain.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years); Infant (under 1): free.

What is the natural pool on Saona Island actually like to swim in?

The natural pool sits in the middle of the sea with crystalline water that rarely goes higher than waist-deep, depending on your size, and the waves are almost imperceptible, so you can float and swim without fighting the ocean.

Do I need to bring my own food, or is lunch provided?

Lunch is included and consists of grilled chicken, chops, salads, rice, pasta and tropical fruits like watermelon, pineapple and papaya. Bottled water, snacks and alcoholic beverages are also provided throughout the day.

What do the entertainers actually do during the activity?

A team of entertainers stays with you throughout the eight hours, playing typical music, merengue and bachata, and teaching you dance steps so you can join in if you want to.

Is transportation from my hotel included in the price?

Hotel pickup is included in the booking, so you don't need to arrange your own way to the departure point.