Saona Island: Full-day Catamaran Tour - Small Group

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

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

Pick up from La Romana / Punta Cana or Santo Domingo
Lobster option - Please ask us when booking

What to expect

Bayahibe
30m

We will receive you at Bayahibe to board the catamaran
45m

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
3h · Admission ticket 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
45m

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 and pickup

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 details

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

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (38)

From

$135.00 per person

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.

Operated by Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina · Booked through Viator

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