Tours/Punta Cana/Saona Island from Punta Cana : Catamaran and All Inclusive
Viator · group up to 89 pax

Saona Island from Punta Cana : Catamaran and All Inclusive

4.5(11)Punta Cana1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.5(10)

Description

Saona Island, the Dominican Republic’s most popular destination, offers a setting of sunshine, tropical breezes and crystal clear waters for an unforgettable experience. The adventure begins in the largest natural pool in the country, where you can swim among starfish. Then enjoy some free time on the white sand beaches of Saône Island, capturing perfect moments and tasting a buffet of local delicacies. The day culminates with a relaxing catamaran return, where music and the open bar transform the journey into a celebration. Explore the stunning natural pool with turquoise waters. - Free time on the paradise beaches of Saône Island. - Lunch buffet with the best of local cuisine. - Return by catamaran with music and open bar.

Tour Options

Saône Catamaran Island - speedboat, open bar and lunch
  • Duration: 8 hours buffet Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included180 min

Discover paradise on Saona Island, a natural gem located in Cotubanamá National Park. This tour combines adventure, relaxation and tropical beauty in one day. Travelers will enjoy a scenic catamaran tour, complete with music, drinks and a festive atmosphere as they cruise the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Along the way, they will stop at the famous Natural Pool, a sandbank in the middle of the sea where they can bathe and observe starfish in their habitat.

40 min

Experience a unique experience at the Palmilla Natural Pool, a hidden paradise in Cotubanamá National Park, near Saona Island. This spectacular sandbank in the middle of the Caribbean Sea offers waters so clear and shallow that it looks like a natural pool. During the tour, travelers will enjoy a catamaran or speedboat ride, with music, drinks and a cheerful atmosphere as they enter the turquoise sea. When you arrive in Palmilla, you can swim, relax and enjoy the scenery, surrounded by crystal clear waters and starfish that inhabit the area.

Highlights

Professional tour guide and entertainer on board
Security teams and staff assistance throughout the tour
Transportation by catamaran and speedboat
Roundtrip transfer from selected hotels

What's included

Included
Professional tour guide and entertainer on board
Security teams and staff assistance throughout the tour
Transportation by catamaran and speedboat
Roundtrip transfer from selected hotels
Not included
Personal expenses or souvenirs
Towels and personal items
Professional photographs (available at additional cost)
Optional tips for the guide or driver

Pickup Locations & Times

The pick-up point will be at your hotel’s main reception or the nearest designated meeting point. If your accommodation is not located within the pick-up area, we will indicate the most convenient meeting point. Guests staying at Airbnb accommodations in Bavaro or Punta Cana will have a designated pick-up location. Guests staying in the Cap Cana area will be picked up at the designated meeting point at the United Petroleum gas station.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(11)

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Sightsee666443
June 25, 2026
Mama Yaris is the best.

A must-do excursion in Punta Cana, the beach is spectacular. The guide Mama Yaris makes it much more enjoyable, super attentive, friendly, and aware of the guests at all times.

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W3181DSluisas
June 25, 2026
Excellent experience.

Excellent service! The staff was very professional, the landscapes and beaches were very beautiful. The food was also very good.

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S9368PMandersonm
June 24, 2026
An experience we will never forget!

From the treatment, the service, the views, and the experience, it was a trip that we all enjoyed, from the little ones to my mother-in-law! What a beautiful experience!! The team is very professional and has unmatched energy!

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JuanASD0
June 24, 2026
Great experience

We had a great time during our Saona trip. From the staff communication to the drop off everything went as smooth as possible. For the value, we founded fair and worthy. Would highly recommend it if you are interested in visiting Saona.

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nelson_r
June 8, 2026
Great trip,on time,great service and value for money

What an amazing trip to isla soana the team was so great especially Mr Danny el president on time good service and very informative

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gotraveldominicana
April 21, 2026
Good price

The guides were always watching

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Culture27936210186
April 18, 2026
Loved the service

A tour to Saône Island is an unforgettable experience. Its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and natural landscapes create a perfect environment to relax and enjoy. Attention during the tour, music and typical food make everything even more special. It is certainly a place that is totally worth visiting. 🏝️

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N4105PNjoelr
April 18, 2026
Top service and good atmosphere

An unforgettable experience! The whole team was very attentive and professional. The excursion to Saône Island was just beautiful, I had a great time. 100% recommended

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SerranoGon
February 17, 2026
Nice excursion

Good excursion, coach a little old but chauffeur Darlin and guide "Mama Yaris" very attentive and professional. With everything they offer that is the tour (fun and open bar in the catamaran, natural pools, lunch on the island and stay on the wonderful beach and return by speedboat). Perhaps too far for such a short stay, we miss a little more beach.

Operator response

: ¡Hola! Muchas gracias por tus comentarios. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de la excursión y que nuestro equipo, especialmente Darlin y "Mamá Yaris", te brindaron una atención profesional y atenta. Tomamos nota de tu observación sobre el autocar, ya que siempre buscamos mejorar la comodidad de nuestros clientes. ¡Esperamos tener el placer de recibirte nuevamente en el futuro!

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E4535TOlizb
January 11, 2026
So much for snorkeling on my vacation-it was ruined by this vendor.

This company is one to avoid. I paid for an excursion to Sanoa for me and my husband and they never showed up at our resort at the designated pick up time. We tried calling their phone number which was disconnected. We were able to reach them by email and they told us WE never showed up to be picked up. We were there 10 full minutes early. There was a transport vehicle outside which we approached and we showed our tickets to the driver, and told him we were going on the JAC tour to Saona. He looked at his paper and told us no, we were not on his bus. Shortly after he left. Later by email they claimed to have a video showing we were not there which they will not share - and what would that prove anyway it could have been taken when we were not there despite us being early. And of course they refused to give us a refund at first. This changed later and we were told we would get 1/2 our money back. Thoughtful, but no. Interestingly, I later Googled the company and on their site I saw a bus EXACTLY like the one we had approached in the first place leading me to believe the driver just did not check his list or really look at our tickets. It’s very disappointing because it was our last day in the DR leaving no time to rebook with a better vendor and my desire to snorkel was snuffed out this trip. I don’t recommend.

Operator response

We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and the miscommunication regarding your pickup time. This is certainly not the standard of service we strive to provide our guests. We apologize for the frustration caused by the disconnected phone line as well. Please reach out to us directly via email with your booking details so we can investigate what happened and make things right.

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