Saona Island catamaran cruise with private beach and lunch
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Saona Island catamaran cruise with private beach and lunch

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 147 reviews
from
$128.88
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • A fast boat and catamaran cruise to Saona Island sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure
  • You'll relax, sunbathe, and soak in the stunning views on deck as you sail across the Caribbean
  • An Insta-perfect private beach awaits, reserved exclusively for guests to stretch out and unwind
  • All drinks are included, allowing you to savour a delicious beachside lunch featuring local food
  • Your expert local guide shares unmatched knowledge about Saona Island and its natural wonders
What to expect

Pure relaxation awaits on this trip to Saona Island. If you're looking for that perfect Insta-ready escapade, you've found it. Saona is a textbook tropical daydream of an island, swathed in exotic flora and fringed with swaying palm trees, powder white sands and endless blue-green waters. You'll reach the island in a combination of catamaran and fast boat, with an outbound snorkel stop.

Ramon, one of our expert guides, says "we work hard to protect our pristine environment and all the species that make it so special. We were the first country to protect manatees by law, and we have a turtle conservation programme here on Saona, too." The island and surrounding sea are of such importance for their biodiversity that they're protected as a national park.

You'll set sail from Bayahibe into the sun-splashed seas surrounding Cotubanama National Park. Along the way, you'll stop to swim or snorkel among shoals of tropical fish at a shallow pool formed by sandbanks in the middle of the sea. Once you arrive at Saona, you'll have plenty of time to soak up those dazzling vistas and snap lots of photos. Perhaps you'll take a barefoot stroll along the one-kilometre-long private beach, or maybe you'd prefer simply relaxing with a cocktail. Although Saona is one of the country's most-visited areas, there's an exclusive beach area reserved just for you. Another highlight is the surf'n'turf lunch at a beachfront restaurant. And don't worry about getting thirsty – all your drinks are included.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Guide
  • check National park fee
  • check Lunch
  • check Open bar serving locally branded drinks
Where
Saona Café, Bayahíbe 23000
What to remember
  • Do not use fins for snorkelling to avoid damaging reefs
  • It'll be determined on the day which leg of the journey is by fast boat and which is by catamaran
  • Pick-up transfers are available for this experience from every hotel in the Punta Cana area
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • Subject to weather conditions
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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

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 147 reviews from verified customers

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  • Michelangelo

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    We booked this by mistake as we really wanted to snorkel. In all, we got 20 minutes of snorkelling which was great but we assumed there would be seali ...

  • Stevo

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The whole day was organised well and were kept up to date with info through the excursion. However we were having a great day until the catamaran on t ...

  • Beautiful Sanoa

    From United Kingdom - July 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Long journey and having to keep being transferred. Long long day and took a long time to get back to our hotel as we were lastvdrop off . Food amazing ...

  • Tracy UK

    From United Kingdom - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    TEAM CASCO! Guide amazing and fun from start to finish stayed with our group of 25 the whole day. Speed boat snorkeling natural pool private section o ...

  • Jason Eden

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • M

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wonderful day and well worth the money for a bit of calm. Roberto was an amazing guide - TUI are very lucky to have him. Perfectly organised, loved th ...