Punta Cana · SAONA ISLAND TOURS
Every Saona trip visits the same sandbar and the same palm beach, so the choice is the boat, the group size and whether lunch is a buffet or a plate. These 15 are compared on all three, with departure ports and what the open bar really covers.
Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran, with a starfish pool, beach time, Dominican buffet lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“Really enjoyed this trip, good vibes, yummy food, and good drinks”
Review of the Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana, with speedboat, natural pool, buffet lunch, open bar, and catamaran party.
“We booked this trip for our last full day of the holiday and was so excited. Unfortunately after waiting over an hour at our pick point and with absolutely no communication from the tour company after many messages from ourselves to them we gave up and spent the day in our resort.”
Visit Saona Island in a small group with turtle conservation, quiet beaches, snorkeling, starfish, Dominican food, and early access.
“Enjoyed the trip to Saona very much. Our guide Melvin was excellent, the transportation good, and the scenery wonderful.”
Review of the Saona Island excursion from Punta Cana, with speedboats, catamaran sailing, lunch, open bar, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The lady of the boat was amazing she danced with us and brought our rum, she made it very good for us all. The only big downside of it was that the speedboat/boat captain kept being creepy towards the woman. Since I am a native Spanish speaker, they kept making sexualized comments about the women on the boat. One of them even sat next to me and tried talking to me and I was very uncomfortable because he would not stop staring at me despite sitting next to me… it wasn’t until I told him in Spanish to leave me alone that he left but kept making comments with the…”
Review of Quetzal’s small-group Saona Island catamaran cruise from Bayahibe, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, and Las Palmillas.
“An amazing experience! The tour guide and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Was very organized and we felt pampered throughout the entire day. We enjoyed it and would highly recommend! We relaxed, ate great food, and saw beautiful things!”
Review of the $58 Saona Island tour from Punta Cana, with speedboat, natural pool, buffet lunch, open bar, beaches, and catamaran party.
“Prompt pick-up, the guide gave detailed initinerary for the day. Lunch was good but the queue got a bit messy when there were people trying to cut the line. Beautiful island and amazing weather, we really enjoyed our trip.”
Review of a $64 Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana with speedboat, natural pool, lunch, beach time, and a party catamaran ride.
“It was amazing! Saona island is so picturesque and relaxing. I would definitely recommend it to everyone I know.”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with a natural pool stop, beach time, buffet lunch, open bar, and practical tips.
“The tour Guide was excellence and Saona Island is unbelievable.”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island and Altos de Chavón day trip, with beaches, catamaran sailing, lunch, logistics, and practical tips.
“Highlight: there are stars in the natural pool, their location is dispersed, and there is no guarantee they will bring you to the right place to touch them and make stunning photos.”
Review of Saona Island from Bayahibe: natural pools, beach lunch, open bar, speedboat, catamaran party, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Max, Didi and Lou were wonderful to us the whole trip. The beginning will seem a little long to wait to get on the catamaran to go to Saona Island but once you're on the Catamaran and the music starts playing it's a blast! UnfortunatelRead more”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island and Altos de Chavon day trip, with catamaran rides, lunch, drinks, guides, crowds, and practical tips.
“Amazing views and architecture of the Altos de Chavon; turquoise water, star fishes, coconuts, catamaran with sails, dance party on the way back from Saona Island are unforgettable memories.”
Review of Saona Island’s $89 catamaran and speedboat tour, with beach time, buffet lunch, open bar, and a natural pool stop.
“While the ride and guides were fun, we didn't see anything special. Just two beaches. On the second beach, the guys who sell piña coladas stole $60 by charging my credit card $11 for the drink and then another $60 for nothing and I didn't see it until I checked my credit card later, when I had signal. I loved the tour but I was very disappointed by this theft.”
Review of Punta Cana’s $75 Saona Island tour, with hotel pickup, speedboat, natural pool, buffet lunch, drinks, and catamaran fun.
“The trip was very nice and incredible views throughout the entire day. Lunch was a bit limited and bland but to be expected on a tour like this, and boats very packed with people so have to stand if your not able to get a seat but overall the experience is well worth seeing and worth the money. Unfortunately got a flat tyre on the way back ahead bit delayed in getting back to it hotel but they swiftly sorted a new bus to come collect us. And staff were all very nice”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island cruise, with speedboat transport, natural pool swim, barbecue lunch, drinks, crowds, and practical tips.
“Wonderful experience however, organizers need to plan better. On our way back, a group of tourists were left behind. Tour guide (Manuel) decided to wait for missing group.”
Saona Island from Punta Cana by speedboat and catamaran, with a natural pool stop, beach time, barbecue lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.
“It was a fun excursion, the Snorkeling we didn't see alot of fish, Our Tour guide was great. Loved the pictures that were taken, wish there was more of a variety of rum...overall great trip!”
Pick a boat, a buggy track or a road out of the resort.
