?️ Overview

Discover paradise on Saona Island, a tropical hideaway off the coast of the Dominican Republic. On this full-day tour, you’ll be whisked from your hotel to Bayahibe, cruise by speedboat and/or catamaran, swim in a spectacular natural pool, and bask on white-sand beaches lined with palms. All this with buffet lunch and drinks included.

? Highlights

• Cruise to Saona Island by speedboat or catamaran, enjoying sea breezes and scenic views.

• Dip into the shallow turquoise natural pool and spot starfish in clear waters.

• Relax on the island’s powdery white beach under coconut palms.

• Feast on a Dominican buffet lunch on the island.

• Sip cocktails, rum, beer, soft drinks from an open bar while you unwind or party on the catamaran.

• Hotel pickup & drop-off included (for eligible hotels).

? Full Description

Begin your day with hotel pickup in the Punta Cana / Bayahibe region. Travel to the port in air-conditioned transfer, then board your sea craft toward Saona Island. Along the way you’ll stop at a natural pool—waist-deep, crystal clear, full of starfish—where you can swim and take photos. Once you arrive on Saona Island you’ll be given free time to explore, lounge, snorkel (optional), stroll on the beach or nap under palms. At about 1:00 pm you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local fare like chicken, pork, rice, salad and fresh fruit. After lunch you may board a catamaran (or speedboat depending on configuration) with music, dancing and an open bar for your return journey. In late afternoon you’ll be transported back to your hotel with memories of a perfect Caribbean escape.

✅ What’s Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels in Punta Cana / Bayahibe zone)

• Round-trip sea transport (speedboat and/or catamaran)

• Visit to the shallow natural pool (starfish zone)

• Buffet lunch on Saona Island

• Open bar with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks: rum, beer, soft drinks, water

• Professional guide in your preferred language

? What to Bring

• Swimwear, sun hat, sunglasses

• Towel

• Beach-appropriate footwear (sandals or water shoes)

• Biodegradable sunscreen

• Camera for the beautiful scenery

• A light change of clothes for the return trip

• If you suffer seasickness, consider taking remedies

ℹ️ Meeting Point & Duration & Price

• Duration: Approximately 8 to 10 hours (full day)

• Meeting Point: Select hotel lobby (pickup time approx. 7:30 AM) or designated port in Bayahibe

• Price: From approx. US $70+ per person (depending on season and option)

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? Why Travelers Love It

Travelers adore this tour because it combines effortless luxury and island adventure — you get the thrill of a speedboat ride, the chill of lounging on a remote tropical beach, and the fun of an open-bar catamaran ride back. The shallow natural pool filled with starfish is a standout memory. The service from hotel pickup to drop-off makes it convenient for holiday-makers. With food, drinks, sea and sun all included, it’s a hassle-free way to experience one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands.