Activity Dominican Republic

Saona Island: Full-day Catamaran Tour - Small Group

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private area at Saona beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Saona Island: Full-day Catamaran Tour - Small Group, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Saona Island, a natural jewel of the Dominican Republic, Known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and endless palm trees, only accessible by boat, far from mass tourism.

Embark on a friendly day trip in a small group, accompanied by a English-speaking guide.

We board the catamaran sailing boat around 9am and then go at the snorkeling place of Catuano, where, you will discover a lot of tropical fishes, where you will be accompanied by our guide Quetzal, certified diving instructor!

After snorkeling we will enjoy one of the most gorgeous, turquoise-water, white-sand beach of Dominican Republic for 3 hours.

In this preserved spot, far from the crowds, a simple yet tasty meal will be served directly on the beach, in a warm and laid-back atmosphere, with your feet in the sand.

Then we will head to the natural pool of Las Palmillas, is a magical secluded place with the clearest of waters where you can see starfishes.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Rhum, Presidente beer
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Lunch: Various salads, avocadoes, pasta with pesto, chicken breast with ginger, beef, fruits
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: Pick up from Bayahibe / Dominicus
Included: Snacks: Doritos and sandwiches in the morning - Cake in the afternoon

Not included

Not included: Pick up from La Romana / Punta Cana or Santo Domingo
Not included: Lobster option - Please ask us when booking

Itinerary

Bayahibe

30 min

We will receive you at Bayahibe to board the catamaran
Stop 2

45 min

After 1 hour navigation we will stop to the snorkeling place, at Saona island.

Your guide will show you all type of tropical fishes we can have like stingray, lobster, puffer fish...
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours

3 hours Admission included

You will enjoy an amazing beach with white sand, blue water...

We will take advantage of a place away from the tourist crowds... here, walk on the beach, swim, sunbathe or take a drink... you decide, we adapt to your rhythm!

Lunch will be served at the beach, in a private area for our company.

You will enjoy about 3 hours of tranquility. Swimming, relaxing, walking along the shore—an idyllic postcard setting far from the crowds.
Palmilla

45 min

At 2.30pm we will board the boat to navigate to the natural swimming pool, located about thirty minutes from Saona.

You will see amazing starfishes and enjoy a drink in the shallow water.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Plaza Roma #7 - close to CaribeExpress, in front of the main parking in Bayahibe

End point

Plaza Roma #7 - close to CaribeExpress, in front of the main parking in Bayahibe

Pickup points

Edificio Cinda Foundation
Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa
Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro
Residencial Paraiso Pool
Hotel Villa Iguana
Hawaii Bayahibe Hotel Boutique
Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana
Edificio CINDA Foundation
Residencial Paraiso Aparthotel
Paraiso Bayahibe
Hotel Bayahibe
Aparta-Hotel Villa Baya

We offer FREE pick up ONLY from the Hotels located in the Bayahibe and Dominicus.

From La Romana, Punta Cana and Sto domingo depends on the exact place - please contact us for more details

Pick up start from:

Punta Cana around 7am

Bayahibe around 8 am

Tours starts around 8:30am/8:45am

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1 hour - 1 hour &15 minutes to go to the first stop (Catuano)
1 hour - 1 hour &15 minutes to go back at the end of the afternoon at Bayahibe
Navigation time: 30 minutes between Catuano and the beach / 30 minutes between the beach and las Palmillas