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

4.1/5

Excellent
394 reviews
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$80.00
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

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4.1 /5

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    Deren

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    5

    November 6, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and our tour guide, “Obama”was entertaining and very helpful, the trip had stunning views and swimming spots and we would definitely come again.

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    Simon1984

    Verified booking

    4.2

    November 4, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Pick up from hotel was confusing, there were many excursion pickups at our hotel from various companies and our excursion pickup gave no indication it was ours as there was no tui logo on bus or on driver who spoke very little english so was difficult to figure out which was ours.

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    Gill

    Verified booking

    3

    October 9, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    The day was spent mostly travelling to and from the excursion. This is not made clear. The waiting around for the various transport in heavily crowded areas felt unsafe at points especially as you are usually harassed by people trying to sell you things that are either endorsed by the TUI guide or they do nothing to stop it

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    jfc

    Verified booking

    2.6

    October 8, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    The journey to the island was great. The crew was outstanding. The island on the other hand was terrible. The eating facility was dirty and nasty. The food was cold and not presented very sanitarily. The chicken meat was dry and the pork chops were tough. The restrooms were completely unacceptable. They were nasty, smelled gross, and lacked basic cleanliness. The small lacked hand soap and hand towels to clean up before lunch.

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    Sasha

    Verified booking

    4.2

    October 6, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    We really enjoyed the trip once it got going. The staff and service is what let the trip down. There was no organisation when we were dropped off and were left standing and fighting for shade for an hour while the guide was coming from Punta Cana. Our return bus was also late, resulting to us being taken to a service stop to transfer. The trip itself was amazing, stunning views, but the service and staff needs improving

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    Joanne

    Verified booking

    3.8

    October 2, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    We met some lovely people on the day trip. Really enjoyed the catamaran and speedboat. The island was a HUGE disappointment. Pebbles and rocks in the water made it impossible to swim. The island was dirty and there was lots of litter on the sand. It did not look anything like the advertisements. The food was atrocious and there wasn’t enough to go round - especially because the greedy photographer woman went up first and took massive portions. Begging for tips was too much as well.