Buffet Lunch Catamaran Day
Caribbean Route Punta Cana runs this 8-hour catamaran crossing to Saona Island, buffet lunch included, from $71.20.
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Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours: Real Prices, Boats And Pickup
Compare 40 Saona Island tours across four categories, with prices, ratings and trip lengths.
- $63lowest per-person price in the lineup
- About US$10 to 12Park Entry · approximate fee for foreign adults, paid by wristband; 11 of the 40 tours compared state it is included
Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch
from $71.20 per person
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- Duration
- 8 hours
- Meets
- Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone)
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
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- Caribbean Route Punta Cana
Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours By The Numbers
Bayahibe
Boat Departure · the pier for Saona day trips; Punta Cana hotels transfer by road first
58 min
Drive From Punta Cana Airport · about 70 km by road to Bayahibe, free-flow estimate
59 min
Drive From Bavaro · about 68 km by road to Bayahibe, free-flow estimate
24 min
Drive From La Romana · about 24 km by road, free-flow estimate
1 h 53 min
Drive From Santo Domingo · about 134 km by road, free-flow estimate
6 min
Drive From Dominicus · about 4 km by road to the Bayahibe pier
June 1 to Nov 30
Hurricane Season · October is among the wetter months; operators cancel in rough seas
Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours By Trip Type
Catamaran Day Trips
Lunch and Open Bar, 9 Hours
Caribbean Route operates this 9-hour Saona day trip out of Punta Cana, lunch and open bar on board, from $82.
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Open Bar Catamaran, Beach Lunch
JAC Tours Punta Cana sails this catamaran over to Saona Island with food and open bar, 8 hours, from $66.
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Small Group Full Day, 9 Hours
A full-day Saona tour in a small group with Visita Republica Dominicana, 9 hours door to door, from $165.
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Luxury Catamaran, 8 Hours
Quetzal Catamaran Excursions runs this luxury catamaran and relax tour, small group, 8 hours around Saona, from $169.
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Luxury Catamaran, Snorkel Included
Quetzal takes small groups to Saona for a luxury catamaran sail with snorkel stops, 10 hours, from $169.
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Completely Private Speedboat Day
Bia Travels runs this fully private speedboat day around Saona Island, 8 hours on the water, from $155.
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Fully Private, 8 to 9 Hours
A private Saona excursion with Sol Cana Tours, 8 to 9 hours.
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Private Luxury Speedboat, 6 Hours
A private luxury speedboat charter to Saona Island with Quetzal Catamaran Excursions, six hours, rating 5.
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All Inclusive from Santo Domingo
All-inclusive Saona Island day trip from Santo Domingo with Sunset Caribbean, lasting 10 to 12 hours.
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From Santo Domingo, Open Bar
Saona Island day trip from Santo Domingo with Leny Tours, ten hours round.
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11-Hour Catamaran, Open Bar
Catamaran day to Saona Island with open bar and lunch, run by Completravel Srl over eleven hours.
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A starting shortlist: six of the best-reviewed trips for now. Answer any question above and the list rebuilds around your picks.
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Buffet Lunch Catamaran DayCaribbean Route Punta Cana | 8 h | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $71.20 per person | ★ 4.44,780 reviews | Check availability |
| Lunch and Open Bar, 9 HoursCaribbean Route | 9 h | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $82 per person | ★ 4.33,348 reviews | Check availability |
| Small Group Full Day, 9 HoursVisita Republica Dominicana Tour Operator | 9 h | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $165 per person | ★ 4.91,572 reviews | Check availability |
| Open Bar Catamaran, Beach LunchJAC Tours Punta Cana | 8 to 8.5 hours | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $66 per person | ★ 4.31,218 reviews | Check availability |
| 8-Hour Trip, Lunch IncludedCheap Shuttles DR | 8 h | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $82 per person | ★ 4.1679 reviews | Check availability |
| Luxury Catamaran, 8 HoursQuetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina | 8 h | Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure) | $169 per person | ★ 4.9625 reviews | Check availability |
| 10-Hour Day, Budget FareVacation On RD | 10 h | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $64 per person | ★ 3.9474 reviews | Check availability |
| All Inclusive Day, Pickup IncludedSofunrdtours | 8 h | Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure) | $85 per person | ★ 4.7362 reviews | Check availability |
| Luxury Catamaran, Snorkel IncludedQuetzal excursions | 10 h | Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure) | $169 per person | ★ 4.8359 reviews | Check availability |
| Catamaran Day, Flexible 7 to 11Saona Sail & Speed | 7-11 h | Punta Cana area, Bayahibe | $89 per person | ★ 4.3325 reviews | Check availability |
| Natural Pool and Lunch, Pickup IncludedDominican Tours Punta Cana | 10 h 30 min | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $75 per person | ★ 4.0284 reviews | Check availability |
| 10-Hour Trip, Lunch IncludedNations tours rd | 10 h | Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone) | $95 per person | ★ 4.8219 reviews | Check availability |
| Mano Juan, Canto de la PlayaDominican Attitude Excursions | 8 h | Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure) | $119 per person | ★ 5.0168 reviews | Check availability |
| Shorter Day from BayahibeSol Cana Tours | 6-7 h | Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure) | $69 per person | ★ 4.2156 reviews | Check availability |
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Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours Month By Month
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January
Typical figures for January
Season: Dry season Rain And Sea Risk: Lowest Note: Peak visitor season runs December to April; weekends are the busiest days
February
Typical figures for February
Season: Dry season Rain And Sea Risk: Lowest Note: One of the two driest months on 30-year averages
March
Typical figures for March
Season: Dry season Rain And Sea Risk: Lowest Note: One of the two driest months on 30-year averages
April
Typical figures for April
Season: Dry season Rain And Sea Risk: Lowest Note: Last month of the dry season and the peak season
May
Typical figures for May
Season: Wet season Rain And Sea Risk: Moderate Note: Showers become more frequent, usually brief and heavy
June
Typical figures for June
Season: Wet season Rain And Sea Risk: Moderate Note: Atlantic hurricane season opens June 1
July
Typical figures for July
Season: Wet season Rain And Sea Risk: Moderate Note: Humid and hot; showers pass quickly on most days
August
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Season: Wet season Rain And Sea Risk: Higher Note: Hurricane season climbing toward its peak
September
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Season: Wet season Rain And Sea Risk: Highest Note: Wettest month on 30-year averages
October
Typical figures for October
Season: Wet season Rain And Sea Risk: Highest Note: Still among the wetter months; boats can be cancelled in rough seas
November
Typical figures for November
Season: Wet season Rain And Sea Risk: Moderate Note: Rain eases; hurricane season ends November 30
December
Typical figures for December
Season: Dry season Rain And Sea Risk: Lowest Note: Dry season returns and the peak season begins
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| January | Dry season | Lowest | Peak visitor season runs December to April; weekends are the busiest days |
| February | Dry season | Lowest | One of the two driest months on 30-year averages |
| March | Dry season | Lowest | One of the two driest months on 30-year averages |
| April | Dry season | Lowest | Last month of the dry season and the peak season |
| May | Wet season | Moderate | Showers become more frequent, usually brief and heavy |
| June | Wet season | Moderate | Atlantic hurricane season opens June 1 |
| July | Wet season | Moderate | Humid and hot; showers pass quickly on most days |
| August | Wet season | Higher | Hurricane season climbing toward its peak |
| September | Wet season | Highest | Wettest month on 30-year averages |
| October | Wet season | Highest | Still among the wetter months; boats can be cancelled in rough seas |
| November | Wet season | Moderate | Rain eases; hurricane season ends November 30 |
| December | Dry season | Lowest | Dry season returns and the peak season begins |
Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours: Catamaran, Speedboat Or Private Boat
| Group Catamaran | Small Group And VIP Speedboat | Private Boat | |
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| From-Price On Listings | US$63 to 95 per person (16 tours) | US$90 to 169 per person (16 tours) | US$820 to 1,490 per boat (3 tours) or US$135 to 155 per person (2 tours) |
| Crossing From Bayahibe | About 1 to 2 hours by catamaran | About 20 to 60 minutes by speedboat | Speedboat or catamaran, set by the operator |
| Group Feel | Large shared boat, music and open bar on many | Smaller boats; some listings cap groups at 20 | Your own party only |
| Time On The Island | Shorter, set by the full-day schedule | More beach time than the group catamaran, per operator guides | Flexible within the operator's timetable |
| Who It Suits | First-timers and families after the lowest price | Travellers who want a quieter day and less time on the water | Larger parties, proposals and celebrations |
Group Catamaran
- From-Price On Listings
- US$63 to 95 per person (16 tours)
- Crossing From Bayahibe
- About 1 to 2 hours by catamaran
- Group Feel
- Large shared boat, music and open bar on many
- Time On The Island
- Shorter, set by the full-day schedule
- Who It Suits
- First-timers and families after the lowest price
Small Group And VIP Speedboat
- From-Price On Listings
- US$90 to 169 per person (16 tours)
- Crossing From Bayahibe
- About 20 to 60 minutes by speedboat
- Group Feel
- Smaller boats; some listings cap groups at 20
- Time On The Island
- More beach time than the group catamaran, per operator guides
- Who It Suits
- Travellers who want a quieter day and less time on the water
Private Boat
- From-Price On Listings
- US$820 to 1,490 per boat (3 tours) or US$135 to 155 per person (2 tours)
- Crossing From Bayahibe
- Speedboat or catamaran, set by the operator
- Group Feel
- Your own party only
- Time On The Island
- Flexible within the operator's timetable
- Who It Suits
- Larger parties, proposals and celebrations
Where Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours Pick Up And Stop
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Island
- Small Group Full Day, 9 Hoursfrom $165 per person
- Open Bar Catamaran, Beach Lunchfrom $66 per person
Nearby
- Crusoe VIP for Cruise Passengersfrom $139 per person
Departure Points
- Buffet Lunch Catamaran Dayfrom $71.20 per person
- Lunch and Open Bar, 9 Hoursfrom $82 per person
- Saona Island (Isla Saona)Island
- Mano Juan Village, SaonaIsland · 6.7 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Canto de la Playa, SaonaIsland · 4.6 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Catalinita IsletIsland · 6.2 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Cotubanama National Park (Parque Nacional Cotubanama)Island · 20 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Isla CatalinaNearby · 42 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- La RomanaNearby · 43 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Altos de ChavonNearby · 37 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- HigueyNearby · 51 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure)Departure Points · 29 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- DominicusDeparture Points · 27 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Playa DominicusDeparture Points · 25 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Guaraguao - Punta Catuano Recreation AreaDeparture Points · 17 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Boca de YumaDeparture Points · 26 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)Departure Points · 57 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
- Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone)Departure Points · 57 km from Saona Island (Isla Saona) in a straight line
What Travelers Say About Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours
These guest quotes are copied verbatim from each tour's own booking listing; this site does not collect or edit them, only chooses which to show.
“Exceptional! A super-organized tour, and Cristian was very friendly and cheerful with us. We ate very well, and the island was amazing.”
“What a great trip! We managed to see all the points from the description. The only downside was that the car/bus we were in didn't have seat belts.”
“We were looking for a smaller group boat trip with a more laid back vibe and we definitely found it. Charlotte was a great guide, the catamaran crew were all fab and Saona island and the natural pool were stunning. I would highly recommend.”
“Friendly and engaging guide. All the stops were respected. The stop at Canto de la Playa was wonderful. To fully enjoy the various stops, choose a cloudless day; the effect of the sea is priceless. Transportation by a very fast 900 hp boat. A hearty lunch and a satisfying open bar. Paradise.”
Where To Stay In Bayahibe Before A Saona Island Trip
Dreams Dominicus La Romana
Dominicus Beach, next to Bayahibe
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Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham
Dominicus, San Rafael del Yuma
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Bayahibe Hotel El Pulpo
Bayahibe village
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How Much Does A Saona Island Day Trip Cost?
Across the 40 listings compared here, per-person from-prices run from $63 to $169, while private boats are priced per group, $820 to $1,490. Vacation On RD offers a full-day excursion from $64 carrying a 3.9 rating across 474 reviews, while the Quetzal small-group luxury catamaran starts at $169 and holds a 4.9 rating across 625 reviews.
Is The Cotubanamá Park Fee Inside The Tour Price?
It varies by operator. Some listings fold Cotubanamá National Park admission into the headline price alongside lunch and the boat ride, while others say nothing about it either way.
Do All Saona Tours Stop At The Same Beaches?
No, they don't. Classic day trips land at the main beach and the Natural Pool sandbar, where the big catamarans gather, while quieter tours add beaches such as Mano Juan and Canto de la Playa.
Where Do Saona Tours Pick Guests Up?
Most Saona tours collect guests at their hotel or villa in Punta Cana and Bavaro, with La Romana and Bayahibe also served, the latter being closest to the island and the shortest ride out. Sol Cana Tours runs a Bayahibe departure of 6 to 7 hours from $69, compared with 8 to 11 hours for most Punta Cana versions.
Is Swimming At The Natural Pool Safe?
The Natural Pool is a shallow sandbar, generally calm and easy for swimmers of most levels. Boats anchor there and crews supervise, but conditions and currents shift with the weather, so listen to the crew on the day.
Do Tours Meet Cruise Passengers In La Romana?
Yes. SeavisTours runs a Saona Crusoe VIP built for cruise passengers, departing La Romana, a 9 hour day from $139 rated 4.7 across 116 reviews.
Saona Island Dominican Republic Tours Guides And Answers
Guides
Bayahibe Beaches
Bayahibe Snorkeling
Best Time To Visit
Catalina Island Guide
Catamaran Tours
Complete Guide
Day Trip Shape
Free And Budget Bayahibe
From Bayahibe And La Romana
From Santo Domingo
Getting To Saona
La Romana Things To Do
Mano Juan Village
Natural Pool And Starfish
Pirates Of The Caribbean
Price And Inclusions
Private Saona Tours
Punta Cana Excursions
Punta Cana Vs Bayahibe
Saona Island Excursions From Punta Cana: What To Book
Saona Island Tour From Punta Cana: Pickup, Timing, Cost
Saona Itinerary
Saona Map And Location
Saona Snorkeling
Saona Vs Catalina
Saona With Kids
Small Group Tours
Speedboat Tours
Staying On Saona Island: Hotels And Overnight Options
Tour Types Compared
Answers
- Bayahibe Vs Punta Cana
- Best Punta Cana Excursion
- Boat Ride Times
- Booking Ahead In Punta Cana
- Can You Stay Overnight On Saona Island?
- Catalina Or Saona
- Excursion Safety
- Is Saona Worth It
- Movies And Saona
- Prettiest Saona Beach
- Saona Island Costs
- Sea Swimming Safety
- Seaweed Months In Punta Cana
- Trip Time From Punta Cana
- What Makes Saona Special
- Why Saona Is Famous
- Worth The Cost?