Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

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4.3385854 out of 5 stars
2983 reviews
Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch
4.3385854 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.3385854 out of 5 stars
2983 reviews

Visit Isla Saona, currently the most popular excursion offered in the Dominican Republic. Explore this quintessential tropical beach with swaying palm trees, bone-white sand, and lapping turquoise waters.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pickups are usually arranged from the hotel lobby. However, if you’re staying at Royalton, Melia and Catalonia resorts, please meet outside at the main gate of the hotel complex. Look out for the local partner's bus. If you are staying in an apartment or Airbnb, please contact the local partner in order to arrange a meeting point close to you. You must call or text the day before to confirm the exact pickup time.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Geaneth – United States

The guide Alex and the driver Juan were very professional and courteous.

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Natalie – United States

Absolutely wonderful it was like a dream. Only complaint is the people on the island don’t leave you alone about buying stuff!

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Highlights

  • Visit Saona Island, an idyllic speck of sand and palm trees in the blue Caribbean
  • Board a state-of-the-art speedboat for the thrilling ride out to the island
  • Stop at a natural swimming pool filled with starfish
  • Spend the day exploring; stroll along the beach, relax in the white sand and swim in the azure water
  • Sip drinks from the open bar and enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Dominican fare

Full description

Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off, stop off at a huge natural swimming pool, and enjoy snacks as you go. Benefit from the services of a guide, ride a speed boat and catamaran, and feast on a buffet lunch including drinks.
Begin the tour by boarding a speedboat and jetting off to Saona Island. On the way, stop to swim in a waist-deep natural swimming pool with transparent waters. If you're lucky you'll see some starfish.

When you arrive at Isla Saona, you'll have many activities to choose from. Wade in the turquoise waters, visit the open bar, take a nap on a beach lounge chair, walk along the coastline, or play volleyball.

Indulge in a typical Dominican lunch of chicken, pork, rice, beans, salad, and fruit. You can even enjoy lobster and premium drinks when you book the VIP option. Take your time to discover the island and do it all.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
  • 3 hours at the Saona Island
  • Snacks
  • Professional guide
  • Speed boat and catamaran to Isla Saona
  • Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare)
  • Beer, rum, and soft drinks (open bar)
  • Lobster and premium drinks (only included in the VIP option)
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage

Know before you go

  • NOTE: From March 01 to June 01 of every year lobsters consumption is not available due to natural preservation.
  • Pregnant travelers are not allowed to participate due to boat movement

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 2983 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Geaneth – United StatesJune 15, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide Alex and the driver Juan were very professional and courteous.
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Natalie – United StatesJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Absolutely wonderful it was like a dream. Only complaint is the people on the island don’t leave you alone about buying stuff!
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Leena – United KingdomJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Very good! Really recommend, we had Eduardo as a guide and he was so friendly and funny. The journey was very well organised and we were fully informed along the way. The trip was amazing, rum and cokes provided all throughout the boat journey and lots of music and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the natural pool and Saona island visit, the food was basic but good! Finally we highly recommend getting the professional photos as they were very high quality albeit we were quoted a very high price point for them.

Product ID: 255497

Activity provider:CARIBBEAN ROUTE PUNTA CANA

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