Saona Island Full-Day Tour: Speedboat & Catamaran Ride

Speedboat there, catamaran back: eight hours on Saona Island's beaches and natural pool

A full-day tour from Santo Domingo to Saona Island combines fast speedboat transport out and leisurely catamaran return with music and an open bar. The itinerary centers on swimming and relaxing at the island's beaches and a natural pool 200 to 300 meters offshore where the water reaches knee to waist height, surrounded by white sand and coral terrace. Lunch and a professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages are included. Hotel pickup is provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour to Saona Island

• Travel from Santo Domingo by speedboat
• Stop at natural pool for swimming
• Relax on Saona Island beach
• Enjoy buffet lunch on the island
• Return aboard catamaran with music and open bar

The experience

The tour leaves Santo Domingo in the morning by speedboat, cutting travel time so you reach Saona Island with most of the day ahead. Once there, you swim in the shallow natural pool that sits between the beach and the coral terrace: a geological formation that creates the pool itself. The water stays shallow enough to wade, and the coral and white sand stretch roughly 800 meters along the shoreline, giving you room to move between the two landscapes.

Lunch is a buffet served on the island. The return journey aboard a catamaran includes an open bar and music, turning the ride back into part of the experience rather than just transport. A professional guide travels with the group and speaks your language (English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two others), so you get context for what you're seeing without having to figure it out alone.

The full day runs eight hours from pickup at your hotel. Infants travel free on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels since most of the day is spent in or near the water rather than hiking or climbing.

What’s included

• Buffet lunch on Saona Island.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages.
• hotel pickup from Santo Domingo.
• return catamaran ride with open bar and music.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oasis Humpack RD

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with family and want a full day on the water: the speedboat gets you there fast, while the catamaran return with music and bar lets you relax on the way back.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the natural pool at Saona Island like?

The natural pool sits 200 to 300 meters offshore in water that reaches knee to waist height, bordered by white sand on one side and an enormous coral terrace on the other. The terrace is what creates the pool and separates it from the open sea, making it a sheltered spot for swimming.

How do I get to Saona Island from Santo Domingo?

You travel by speedboat on the way out, which covers the distance quickly, then return on a catamaran that moves at a slower pace and includes music and an open bar for the journey back.

What's included in the tour price?

Buffet lunch on the island, a professional guide, hotel pickup and the return catamaran ride with open bar are all included in the full-day tour.

Can I bring my infant on this tour?

Yes, infants are welcome and travel free. They sit on an adult's lap during the boat rides and throughout the day.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs eight hours total, including travel time to and from Santo Domingo and time spent on the island swimming and relaxing.