Saona Island highlights boat tour with buffet lunch
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Saona Island highlights boat tour with buffet lunch

4.1/5

Great
474 reviews
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£60.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The quintessential Caribbean Island of Saona is on the agenda for this boat tour
  • You'll explore the stunning coastal features of Cotubanama National Park by boat
  • A dazzling natural pool awaits, perfect for cooling off in the open sea, formed by sandbanks
  • Relaxation awaits on a tropical Saona Island beach, with a tasty buffet lunch and drinks
  • Your expert guide brings a wealth of knowledge about Saona Island and its diverse wildlife
What to expect

Total relaxation awaits on this full day cruise to Saona Island's dazzling shores. You'll explore this tropical daydream Caribbean Isle, soaking up the sun and the vibrant colours while you stroll along palm-shaded beaches. First up is a coastal tour of Cotubanama National Park, then you'll stop at a natural pool for a dip before heading to the beach for lunch and free time. Ramon, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Our priority is to protect our pristine environment and all the species that make Saona so special. We were the first country to protect manatees by law, and we have a turtle conservation programme here on the island, too.'

After a relaxing cruise over to Saona, the sightseeing can begin in earnest. You'll cruise the shoreline of the Cotubanama National Park while your local guide points out the island wildlife. See the rocks of El Peñón, and then glide through the Catuano channel. Next, it's time to cool off in the azure water of the natural pools, formed by sandbanks in the open sea. The water is such a tempting shade of blue you won't be able to resist.

Docking at one of Saona Island's fabulous beaches, you'll step off the boat for some beach time. There's the Caribbean for paddling, soft white sand to dip your toes in, and a volleyball pitch to play on. Or you could take the simplest option and just stretch out in the sun. After your tasty buffet lunch is served, there's more free time to enjoy the magical setting.

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What's included
  • check Speedboat ride
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Lunch
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Open bar serving locally branded drinks
What to remember
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4.1 /5

Based on 474 reviews from verified customers


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  • B

    Boris Apostolovski

    Verified booking

    1

    8 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple


    This was totally disaster we spoke with another family from England and they saying the same every each year is worst and worst not just the excursions but the whole country people are so greedy the guide was Domenican but without History lessons or obviously the lessons what they teaching us in school are totally different from this here. After that they made 20 changes it didn't worth a penny and if you're stupid enough take cash with you if you pay with card they gone rip you off

  • T

    Tony from the UK

    Verified booking

    3.4

    7 January 2026

    The trip overall was a different and a valued experience of the Dominican. The guide was a knowledgable asset to the trip, However it became very evident, that we were just targets for money. The guide wanting orders in advance for the Pinapple drink at $10 to ensure we got one The BBQ very poor and not much food. Constantly push by massage women, grabbing you by the arm. Constantly reminded by guide to tip the crew/ both ways. Stopping at a shopping mall encouraged to spend. We felt abused.

  • C

    Cass

    Verified booking

    4.6

    7 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple


    Enjoyed nearly everything about this trip.

  • E

    Elena

    Verified booking

    1.4

    5 January 2026

    Travelled with family


    We were picked at the hotel at 8.15 in La Romana, arrived to Saona at 12.30, queued for lunch for an hour and had only 1 hour of free time on the island which was crowded with arriving and departing boats. Then 2,5 painful journey back on catamaran with a load music you can’t escape. There were disabled people who had to listen it as there was no other places to escape or to have shade. Chaotic and very bad organisation. Arrived to the hotel at 18.30.Out of 8 hours enjoyed the island for 1 hour

  • P

    Petronela

    Verified booking

    3

    31 December 2025

    Travelled with family


    Beautiful island however the trip was spoilt by the multiple pick up points and the stop the the local shop which we weren’t aware of.Tui told us that will spend 3-4 hours on the island when actually it’s was 2 hours and included lunch which was very basic and limited drinks . It felt like one os those tourist scamm were you are told one thing and something else was done . The island is beautiful I just wish we had more time to spend on it like we were told .

  • D

    Dan Webber

    Verified booking

    1.8

    28 December 2025

    Travelled with family


    Worst excursion I’ve ever been on! Speedboat was a regular boat that was in such poor condition I’m so shocked that TUI is happy to use it. So many other people on similar trips were put on actual speedboats. When we arrived at the island the food was terrible. Again, other people on similar trips had a live barbecue when they arrived. Then, we were put over capacity onto a shuttle boat. We transferred onto a catamaran that didn’t use its sails and played music for the Spanish guests all the way