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8 hours
Daily Tour
100 people
Multilingual
Saona Island, with its turquoise waters, unspoiled beaches, rich palm trees, and amazing natural pools, make it one of the most popular excursions in Punta Cana.
Appreciate the best of the Dominican Republic’s east coast on a full-day adventure to Saona Island. We’ll pick you up at your resort in Punta Cana, where you will be taken to the port of Bayahibe. From Bayahibe, you will depart in a catamaran or speedboat to Saona Island.
We’ll stop near the coast of Saona Island at the famous Natural Pool, where the sandbars offshore bring the depth to just a few feet. You can enjoy the waist-deep shallow waters of Saona, have a couple of drinks, do some snorkeling, or inspect the fields of starfish!
You’ll also have time to eat a barbecue lunch, served buffet-style. After lunch, you can choose to lounge on Saona Island’s beach, play beach games, or learn merengue dancing.
Come with PuntaCanaRD.com and enjoy a day of total relaxation and full of fun.
Fun fact: Saona Island’s main beach, Canto de la Playa, has starred in the movies Pirates of the Caribbean and The Blue Lagoon.
Why book Saona Island with us
Comfortable air-conditioned bus picks you up directly from your hotel in Punta Cana/Bávaro.
Transfer to the port of Bayahibe, where your guides check you in and give a short safety briefing.
Board your boat and sail along the coast, with music, open bar service, and ocean views on the way to Saona Island.
Anchor at the famous Natural Pool — waist-to-ankle deep turquoise water in the open sea. Spot starfish, take photos, and enjoy a drink right in the water.
Step onto Saona's white sand beach lined with palm trees. Free time to swim, relax, or walk along the shore.
Typical Dominican buffet served beachside, included with your tour, alongside alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Swim, sunbathe, play beach games, or take an optional walk to explore the island. Some tours include a casual merengue dance lesson on the beach.
Board the boat back to Bayahibe, with a stop for a final swim if conditions allow.
Transfer back to your hotel in Punta Cana/Bávaro.
Yes. A typical Dominican BBQ buffet lunch is included, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day.
Swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, cash for tips or souvenirs, and a waterproof phone case if you want photos in the water. Towels are not included, so bring your own.
Yes, it's a family-friendly excursion with calm waters at the Natural Pool and free time on a safe beach, though the full-day length (8 hours) is worth considering for very young children.
No. The Natural Pool is shallow (ankle to waist deep), and life jackets are available on the boat for anyone who wants one.
Yes, roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Punta Cana/Bávaro is included in the price.
The full experience, including the stop at the Natural Pool, runs about 8 hours door-to-door from hotel pickup to drop-off.
This is a daily group tour with other travelers, with a maximum group size of 80 people across the operation.
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