Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

Round-trip hotel pickup is included from most hotels in Punta Cana and Bávaro. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Bayahibe, then board the boat to Saona Island. Your exact pickup time, usually early morning, is confirmed on your voucher after booking.

Plan on a full day of roughly 9 to 10 hours door to door, including hotel pickup, the boat ride, beach and snorkeling time, lunch, and the return trip.

Round-trip air-conditioned transport, the catamaran and speedboat ride, a light breakfast at Mano Juan, a Dominican buffet lunch, an open bar at Abanico Beach, a reserved beach chair, and use of snorkeling equipment.

Gratuities and souvenir photos are not included. Bring a small amount of cash for tips and any extras you want on the island.

Pricing starts at $165 per adult. Check availability for your date to see current pricing and any group options.

Yes. You snorkel the Bayahibe reef and the shallow Palmilla starfish pools, where calm, clear water makes it easy for beginners. Snorkeling gear is included, and your guide points out the marine life first.

It is a favorite with families and suits all fitness levels. For safety, children under 6 are not permitted and the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or guests with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Yes. Groups are capped at 14 guests, so the day stays relaxed and uncrowded compared with the large party-boat tours to Saona.

Bring a swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and water shoes or sandals. A waterproof phone case is handy for the boat, and a little cash covers tips and photos.

This tour follows our standard policy: free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Reservations close roughly 22 hours before the tour.

Saona Island tours run year-round thanks to the Dominican Republic's warm climate. The driest, sunniest months are December through April, while summer brings occasional short afternoon showers.

Saona is the larger, classic island day trip, with the Mano Juan village, the turtle conservation stop, and the Palmilla starfish pools. The Catalina Island tour is better known for wall snorkeling over a dramatic drop-off.