The 13 Best Saona Island Trips from Punta Cana

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

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

You’ll travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island with hotel pickup, a speedboat ride, a starfish pool stop, beach time, lunch, drinks, and a catamaran return. Guides such as Christian, Alex, Eduardo, and Juan keep the day moving. Expect beautiful water, lively music, and a long day that may run 12 hours.

“Alex our guide was so captivating and interesting to listen to and made the short journey feel even shorter. Our driver mickey was speedy, safe and reliable. Our pickups from the hotel were on time, easy there abd back and fast. The speed boat to the natural pool was beautiful and so fun. The whole day was timed to perfection and the value for money is insane for what you get!”

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

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

You’ll travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, stop in a shallow natural pool to look for starfish, then spend about three hours on Saona Island. Expect a speedboat, catamaran party, buffet lunch, and open bar. Guides such as Alex, Christian, Eduardo, and Papito have earned strong praise, but long transfers and beach sales pitches require patience.

“We had a great time. Only thing would be travel. Was not accpecting changing vehicles in the middle of the road, etc. Then the wait time once we got to the boats was a bit much too. Would had loved to be able to have more notice for the star fish to have my camera ready but disnt get very good pictures. The crew was great.”

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3.Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

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

Leave Punta Cana early for Saona Island with guide Melvin Duran and a small group of about 12 to 14 people. Visit Mano Juan’s turtle conservation area, ride a speedboat, snorkel, search for starfish, explore mangroves, and enjoy breakfast, buffet lunch, drinks, and reserved beach chairs.

“I loved this excursion! It is early but it’s worth it! Melvin and Pepe were amazing to me and my aunts. They were so attentive to us and being a small group is a huge plus. Melvin was with us the whole time and gave us a lot of history of the island . The food was amazing and they were so great to us . I would definitely recommend this excursion and will be doing it again. Thank you Melvin and Pepe. We will forever be Melvin family.”

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4.Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana

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

Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat, spend about three hours near the beach, enjoy a Dominican buffet and open bar, then return by catamaran with music and dancing. Guides such as Alex, Francisco, and Benjamin have led different departures. Hotel pickup is included, but the day can run long.

“The entire excursion was far more than we expected. The water is beyond beautiful, the host are lively & friendly”

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5.Saona Island: Beach & Natural Pool Small-Group Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 633 reviews · 450 minutes - 11 hours · from $110

Spend up to 11 hours exploring Saona Island with Dominican Attitude Excursions. You’ll ride a speedboat from Bayahibe, visit Peñón and mangroves, snorkel at Catuano, eat a Dominican buffet, and stop at a natural pool with starfish. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French. Christian, José, and Alberto are among the guides praised for their energy and care.

“The boat is a bit small for the number of people.””

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6.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

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

Sail from Bayahibe aboard the 75-foot Quetzal catamaran with a group capped at 30. Snorkel at Catuano, relax on Saona Island, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then visit Las Palmillas natural pool and its starfish. Guides such as Charlotte, Lola, Enrique, and Bernard add friendly commentary, while hotel pickup is included only from Bayahibe properties.

“We have been on many island cruises and catamaran’s. This was by far the best we’ve ever done! The crew was very gracious and elegant attentive could not say anything better about the Staff or the experience!”

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7.Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 465 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $58Best value

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Punta Cana or Bayahibe to Saona Island. Swim at a starfish-filled natural pool, relax on white sand, eat a Dominican buffet, and return by music-filled catamaran. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides speak Spanish, English, French, German, or Portuguese.

“It was a great experience and I would recommend it to others”

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8.Full-Day Excursion in Saona Island

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

Leave Punta Cana early for Bayahibe, then ride a speedboat to Saona Island with a 45-minute stop at a natural pool. You get beach time, lunch, drinks, and a catamaran ride back with music and dancing. Guides such as Jose and Francisco have earned praise, but long transfers and uneven organization can affect the day.

“This full day excursion was filled with happiness, exploring, dancing, drinking, eating and much more. We stopped half way to enjoy swimming in Blue Lagoon and then finished our boat ride to the island. The island is beautiful and great for photos as you can see! Guides and Photographers are so nice and inviting. Thank you so much Punta Cana for the positive vibes”

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9.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

You’ll travel from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, or Macao to Saona Island by coach, speedboat, and catamaran. Expect a natural-pool stop, white-sand beach time, a Dominican buffet, music, and drinks. Guides may include Indiana Jones and the María family team. Allow for a long day with plenty of road and boat time.

“*Real review* 100% recommend booking this activity. Was picked up from hotel on time. Great communication before and throughout. Was really looked after. Alcoholic Drinks were served throughout! Indiana Jones was our host. He was lovely and made everyone feel welcomed. When we arrived at the island the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was smooth. Highly recommend. Things to look out: Avoid having professional photos taken! Have a good breakfast before cause it’s a long day! Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and anti sickness tablets!”

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10.Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip

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

Spend a long day touring Altos de Chavón, cruising Caribbean waters, swimming at Saona’s natural pool, and relaxing on the island beach. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, with guides such as Benjamin and Alberto praised for lively commentary. Hotel pickup, park entry, lunch, and drinks are included.

“I'm glad to have visited these 2 places, they are beautiful and interesting. The only con in this trip is the tour operator not being flexible enough to pick us up at our hotel lobby. We had to go all the way to the front entrance, which is inconvenient to us.”

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11.Full Day Excursion to Saona Island with All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · from $85

Spend about eight hours traveling from Bayahibe to Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran. You will stop at the Blue Lagoon natural pool, see sea stars without touching them, eat lunch on the island, and return with music, drinks, and dancing. Max, Danny, Didi, and Lou are among the staff names associated with this excursion.

“It s been a wonderful experience! I recommend it! Max did his best to make this experience unforgettable. Thank you!!”

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12.Saona Island & Altos de Chavon Day Trip with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 332 reviews · from $99

Spend a long day from Punta Cana at Altos de Chavon and Saona Island. You’ll get hotel transport, a Dominican buffet, beer and soft drinks, a natural-pool stop, and boat transfers. Guides such as Benjamin, Henry, Danny Boy, and Eduardo are praised for keeping the day lively, though crowds, long bus rides, and loud music can shape the experience.

“Nice trip but mass produced and consumed. Numerous bus transfers with some confusion. Service people (guides bartenders marineros dancers) were all attentive. Lunch was ok quality. Our buses brakes caught fire on the way back but the driver recovered quickly and impressed transportation for us back to our stop.”

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

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

Spend 7 to 10 hours traveling from Bayahibe to Saona Island by speedboat and sailing catamaran. You get 2.5 hours on a white-sand beach, buffet lunch, open-bar drinks, Dominican music, and a 30-minute stop at a shallow natural pool. Guides such as Christian, Juan, and Paula have earned strong praise for their care and energy.

“Everything was great. Our guide, Juan was perfect, he speaks english, french, and german. The music and the staff on catamaran was entertaining. The lunch on Saona island was good and enaugh. On Saona we had a massage, it costs 50$ - 90$ negociabil. Overall it eas a great trip.”

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