★★★★★
"Really good excursion , the staff were good and attentive with the drinks . The island was beautiful and the food was nice for the price , we had rice, pasta, salad, bread and chicken . Would highly recommend if you’re coming to punta cana."
Dominican Republic · Catamaran tour
Bayahibe: Full-Day Saona Island Excursion
Explore the wonderful Saona Island. Encounter the picturesque natural pools and white-sand beaches of the Caribbean before celebrating your return journey with a party on a catamaran afterwards.
★ 4.0942 reviews
$65From / person
Bayahibe, Dominican RepublicMeeting point area
Free cancellation on most bookings · Bookings handled by GetYourGuide
Take a trip to Saona Island to be surrounded by white-sand beaches, turquoise clear waters, and countless palm trees. Enjoy an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing throughout your tour. Be picked up from your hotel and travel to Bayahibe. Hop on board the speed boat for Saona Island via the Caribbean Sea. Stop halfway through your trip for a break at a beautiful natural pool. Continue your journey before arriving at Saona Island with about 3.5 hours to relax. At 2:35 PM, board a catamaran for the return ride to Bayahibe. Enjoy a party atmosphere where you can dance throughout the 1.5-hour journey. At the conclusion of your day out in the sun, enjoy drop-off back at your accommodation.
Highlights
- Enjoy the incredible natural pools and impressive sandbars of the Caribbean
- Encounter paradise inside the wonderful Saona Island
- Enjoy a catamaran party to the rhythm of the best music
What's included
- ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✅ Lunch
- ✅ Alcoholic drinks, soda, water, and coffee
- ✅ Tour guide
What's not included
- ❌ Lobster
- ❌ Massages
- ❌ Gratuities
- ❌ Photos
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sandals
What it looks like on board
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Reviews
★★★★★
"we did enjoy it , friendly staff , good organisation of pick up / drop off/ hotel , drinks on the boat , fresh water , actually quite tasty food for lunch at the island , was surprised… island is nice but was raining we could not enjoy the beach but overall perfect , beautiful view during the trip , ocean is…"
★★★★★
"Other than the people on the island trying to scam us, we had a great time. I don’t recommend having a massage on the beach - they gently rub your back for 10 mins then try and charge you $178 for 2 back massages"
★★★★★
"Booked for my husband and girls. They had a great time they loved seeing the starfish the most Nearly half the price of the same tour run by the hotel Also worth noting before you get on the boat you have the opportunity to buy hats and waterproof phone cases at very good price ($5 each for phone case) - not like…"
★★★★★
"Really Nice trip, good drinks and nice and joyful crew"
★★★★★
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Questions guests ask before booking this tour
GetYourGuide lists the exact inclusions on the booking page — typically snorkel gear and life vests, drinks (often open bar), light food or lunch on the longer trips, and crew. Hotel pickup is sometimes included depending on the operator. Check the operator's inclusion list before booking; this comparison page surfaces the headline product, not every detail.
This tour starts at From $65 per person on GetYourGuide on our last refresh. Prices vary by date, season, and group size, and private-charter options are priced by the boat rather than per head. Click the Book button to see live pricing for your dates.
Most tours on GetYourGuide offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Look for the cancellation policy on the GetYourGuide tour page before booking — it's flagged prominently on the offer card.
December – April (dry season, steady trade winds). Shoulder months (may, june, november (shoulder bargains)) are the best-value window — smaller crowds, lower prices, mostly the same conditions. Avoid september – october (hurricane window).
10–15 % cash to the captain at the end. Cash to the captain at the end of the trip — they share with the deckhands. Service is sometimes included on private charters; check the booking confirmation.
Reef-safe (mineral, oxybenzone-free) sunscreen required in most marine parks. Pick up a mineral (zinc-oxide) sunscreen before you board; on-board sales are usually marked up.
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