Category Isla Saona Boat Trips

Dominican Republic · ISLA SAONA BOAT TRIPS

The 15 Best Saona Island Trips from Punta Cana

157 reviewed

Saona is the day most people fly home talking about, and the boat you pick shapes it. Here is how the trips differ: catamaran party versus fast speedboat, the natural starfish pool, whether lunch and open bar are included, and how big the group runs. Prices and durations are on every one so you can match the day to your pace.

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - Getting There From Punta Cana: Plan for a Long, Tour-Bus Day

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,822 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Speedboat to Saona Island, starfish at the natural pool, catamaran party ride home, plus a Dominican buffet lunch and open bar.

“Alex and Juan were very friendly and helpful guides. The transportation was okay; it took about 1.5 hours due to stops at different meeting points. The swimming stop was enjoyable. There were photographers taking photos during the tour, but the prices were very expensive, so I wouldn’t recommend buying them. The island was beautiful, and the food was acceptable. The return to the hotel was a bit tiring because of the catamaran trip and the multiple bus stops. Overall, I was happy with the tour and would recommend it to anyone who wants to see the island.”

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Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar - The 8:00 am start and Bayahibe port: where time can be won or lost

2.Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,709 reviews · from $82

Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana with speedboat ride, natural pool starfish stop, lunch, and open bar, plus a catamaran party return.

“This experience was 1000/10 lol , I swear I’m so happy I booked this for me and my husband from the natural swimming pool to saona island was absolutely beautiful . Christian was our tour guide he was absolutelyyyy amazing! He made us rRead more”

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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour - Small-group size: what 12–14 people changes

3.Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · from $165Top rated

Small-group Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana with early beach time, Mano Juan turtles, starfish snorkeling, and included breakfast and lunch.

“Really well planned out with most places visited we arrived first and were often the only ones there. It’s also great that the group is small. There is space for everyone to enjoy.”

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Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana

Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana - The Return Ride: Catamaran Feel, Music, and Dancing

4.Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 671 reviews · from $82

Speedboat and catamaran day trip to Saona Island from Punta Cana with hotel pickup, open bar, Dominican buffet lunch, and beach time.

“The trip was smooth sailing for pick up the tour guide had a hard time navigating between English, Spanis and French. Then we went on the catermeran and midway through the trip an American tourist money was stolen out of her purse bRead more”

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Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

Saona Island small group and relax - luxury catamaran - Getting started: Bayahibe pickup and a 7:30 launch

5.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139

Small-group luxury catamaran from Bayahibe to Saona, Catuano snorkeling, and Las Palmillas starfish pool with lunch and open bar.

“We had a wonderful day on this catamaran trip. Couldn’t fault the experience - there was plenty of space for everyone on the boat. There was a constant flow of drinks and snacks, lunch was great. Staff and guide/hosts were very friendly aRead more”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour - Getting to the boat: pickup windows and how to avoid morning chaos

Full-Day Excursion in Saona Island

Full Day Excursion in Saona Island - The Boat Ride Out: Speed Boat (or Similar) to Start

7.Full-Day Excursion in Saona Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 440 reviews · from $64

Full-day Saona Island excursion from Punta Cana with natural pool swim, catamaran return party, and included lunch plus drinks.

“It was too u organized. Spent more time traveling than actually on a catamaran. The food was not great and drinks were only no brand dark rum water down.”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar - Catamaran or speedboat ride: the fun part, plus the motion

Punta Cana: Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip

Punta Cana: Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip - Getting from Punta Cana to Bayahíbe without losing the day

9.Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 340 reviews · 1 day · from $92

Punta Cana day trip to Saona Island and Altos de Chavón with catamaran ride, buffet lunch, natural pool, and open bar.

“This tour is a must for all first timers to the Dominican Republic! The natural swimming pool is a wonder to behold & you really get a sense of the natural paradise the Dominican Republic is. The Saona island was also idyllic. We got to get there on speed boats and it was fun and exhilarating. Finally, our tour guide Alberto was very knowledgeable and funny.”

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From Punta Cana: Saona Island & Altos de Chavon Day Trip with Lunch and Open Bar

From Punta Cana: Saona Island & Altos de Chavon Day Trip with Lunch and Open Bar - Saona Island by catamaran: white sand, palms, and the island tempo

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach - Sailing out: Cotubanama National Park scenery and Caribbean music

11.Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89

Saona Island catamaran/speedboat day trip from Bayahibe: open bar, buffet lunch, 2.5 hours on the beach, then the natural pool.

“I celebrated my 60th birthday on this excursion. I had a great time. From the time we start moving, the host was on point with music, dancing, drinks flowing, and entertaining all guest. It rained off and on but overall I had a grand time!!”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Drinks

Punta Cana: Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Drinks - Fast boat + catamaran energy: what the rides really feel like

Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island – Natural Pool and Lunch

Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island - Natural Pool and Lunch - The pickup loop: why time feels longer than you expect

Great Snorkeling Cruise with Sharks & Stingray Encounter and Natural Pool

Great Snorkeling Cruise with Sharks & Stingray Encounter and Natural Pool - Sharks and Stingrays: What the Encounter Really Feels Like

14.Great Snorkeling Cruise with Sharks & Stingray Encounter and Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $119

Punta Cana catamaran cruise with a sharks and stingray encounter, reef snorkeling, Bavaro natural pool swim, and open bar with pickup.

“Overall this was just an okay experience. It was fun to swim with sharks and go visit the "natural pools" area but this specific tour had a few issues I'd like to mention. First, the tour guide Derly was very nice but towards the end of the tour Read more”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island and Buggy Combo

Punta Cana: Saona Island and Buggy Combo - Getting to Saona Island: the cruise that sets the tone

15.Saona Island and Buggy Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 193 reviews · 36 hours · from $99

Two-day Punta Cana combo: Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran plus an off-road buggy trek with cave swim and Macao Beach.

“Good value for the money. You do save time and preperation with the combo. First day at Saona Island was perfect from the catamaran fun to the sand of Saona amd the return on speedboat. Second day buggy adventure is enjoyable. Pick up is on time and communication with organisers was good.”

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