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The Dominican Republic’s best days out.
The 15 most-booked saona island tours in the Dominican Republic, with what each one actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs before you commit a day to it.
Punta Cana to Isla Saona by speedboat and catamaran with a starfish natural pool, Dominican buffet lunch, and open bar for $82.
Most Popular“Christian the tour guide was amazing, great value for money, would recommend”
Speedboat to Saona Island plus a natural starfish pool, buffet lunch, and open bar, with easy Punta Cana pickup.
“Our day ended up being 12 hours. The tour company waited 45 minutes for 2 people at one stop and another 30 minutes for 4 people . The speed boat is the way to go . We had to transfer from speed boat to catamaran to speed agaRead more”
Small-group Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana with turtle conservation at Mano Juan, secret beaches, snorkeling time, and beach lunch.
“Excellent day out with Melvin and the team. It’s well worth the early start to get to the island before all the other boats. There’s WiFi on the bus which is a lovely little perk and Melvin takes loads of fab pics and then airdrops them to you totally free! I’d recommend this to anyone…”
Saona Island excursion from Punta Cana: speedboat to the island, catamaran return, buffet lunch, and an open bar for a full day.
“We loved everything about this excursion. The boats were beautiful! The natural swimming pool was stunning! Lunch was delicious! Christian was amazing explaining everything along the way!! (In 3 different languages) All around fantastic day! 10 ⭐️”
Luxury small-group catamaran from Bayahibe to Saona Island, Catuano reef snorkeling, and Las Palmillas natural pool with open bar.
“I cannot recommend this incredible adventure enough—it was an absolute highlight of our trip! Bernard (El Capitán), Charlotte, Enrique, and the entire crew were exceptional—fun, friendly, and incredibly gracious hosts. Charlotte stood out as an outstanding leader. She was not only informative and well-spoken but also effortlessly connected with everyone in our multi-lingual group, making…”
Cruise to Saona Island for a natural pool swim, hours on white sand, Dominican buffet lunch, and open bars on speedboat and catamaran.
“Overall the activity was great. Our driver was a bit of a speed demon and then we sat at a gas station for almost an hour waiting for other groups. Other than that it was great! The island was beautiful, the food was good and we had tons of time in the water. The morning…”
Full-day Saona Island trip from Punta Cana with speedboat, natural pool stop, included lunch and drinks, plus a party catamaran ride back.
“The beach is beautiful! I wish there was music playing and it was a bit more lively, but it was a nice relaxing experience. I would recommend.”
Punta Cana Saona Island catamaran or speedboat day trip with natural pool stop, buffet lunch, and unlimited rum/beer. $67 per person.
“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…”
A full-day catamaran trip to Saona Island plus Altos de Chavón’s stone streets, with lunch, park access, and a big natural swimming pool.
“All the reviews about Benjamin is correct! This tour guide is awesome! - They pick you up on time at like 6:30a - Stuff you'll need - towel (optional), bottle of water, a snack, water proof phone case, spending money for keepsakes on Soama Island. - This trip is like 11 hours long so get…”
Shared Saona Island day trip from Bayahibe with Lagun Azul natural pool, sea stars, lunch, open bar, and a party catamaran ride.
“It s been a wonderful experience! I recommend it! Max did his best to make this experience unforgettable. Thank you!!”
Punta Cana day trip to Altos de Chavón and Isla Saona with catamaran sailing, BBQ lunch, and an open bar.
“The water, the trip... It was all beautiful. We were there for my friend's birthday. She had a blast! That's all that mattered to me.”
Cruise from Bayahibe to Saona Island by catamaran, enjoy 2.5 hours on white sand, an open bar, then cool off at 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!!”
Sail from Punta Cana to Saona Island with speedboat rides, Blue Lagoon, a natural pool stop, buffet lunch, and an open-bar catamaran return.
“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…”
Speedboat to Saona Island for beach time, natural pool stop, barbecue lunch with national rum, then catamaran return from Punta Cana.
“We enjoyed the island. The drinks were not what they promised. But food was ok. The beach was nice..”
Sail to Saona Island from Punta Cana by catamaran or speedboat, with hotel pickup, a natural sandbar swim, BBQ lunch, and open bar.
“Excursion on May 12, 2018. By far the worst excursion I have ever been to. We were picked up from our resort and taken to a gas station to pick up other travelers. We were then taken to the marina where we waited over an hour to board a speedboat. While waiting multiple people asked…”
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