This tour gave us a great way to get out and explore everything around us. What a fun day, and a memory that will last.
Santo Domingo: Isla Saona Day Trip with Lunch & Catamaran

Short Description
Experience the ultimate day trip from Santo Domingo to Isla Saona. Swim in the Natural Pool, relax on white-sand beaches, enjoy a buffet lunch, and return on a lively catamaran with music and an open bar.
Description
Overview ?
Escape to Isla Saona on a full-day adventure from Santo Domingo. Swim in the Natural Pool, lounge on pristine beaches, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and cruise back on a festive catamaran with live music and an open bar.
Highlights ✨
Feel the thrill of a speedboat ride across the turquoise Caribbean waters
Swim among starfish in the Natural Pool, a waist-deep sandbank
Enjoy a buffet lunch of Dominican specialties on the beach
Relax on the powder-white beaches of Isla Saona, part of Cotubanamá National Park
Cruise back to Bayahibe on a catamaran with live music, dancing, and an open bar
Full Description ?️
Begin with a pickup from the Colonial Zone or Boca Chica, followed by a scenic 2-hour air-conditioned drive to Bayahibe. Board a speedboat and cross the turquoise Caribbean waters for about 35 minutes to reach the Natural Pool, where you can swim among starfish and sip refreshing drinks.
Continue to Saona Island with approximately 3 hours of free time to lounge on powder-white beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs, explore coastal trails, or simply soak up the sun.
Enjoy a generous buffet of Dominican specialties including chicken, pork, rice, beans, salad, and fresh fruit served on the beach.
Return to Bayahibe aboard a festive catamaran cruise lasting about 1.5 hours, featuring live music, dancing animators, and an open bar with soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Conclude your day with a comfortable air-conditioned transfer back to Santo Domingo, arriving around 8 pm.
What’s Included ✅
Pickup and drop-off from Santo Domingo
Air-conditioned transfer to Bayahibe
Speedboat ride to Natural Pool
Swimming at Natural Pool
Visit to Saona Island
Buffet lunch on the beach
Catamaran cruise with live music and open bar
Return transfer to Santo Domingo
Snorkeling gear
What to Bring ?
Swimwear
Towel
Camera
Snacks
Sunscreen
Cash
Why Travelers Love It ❤️
Combines adventure, relaxation, and cultural experience in one day
Scenic speedboat ride and catamaran cruise enhance the journey
Opportunity to swim in the Natural Pool and explore pristine beaches
Buffet lunch featuring local Dominican flavors
Fun atmosphere with live music and open bar on the catamaran
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
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This tour was a breath of fresh air! It wasn't your typical cookie-cutter tourist experience; it was an authentic and immersive journey into the heart of the region. Our guide was a local expert who shared his personal stories and insights, giving us a unique …
This tour was a wonderful experience, and the team was excellent. Book today! Make friends, see new things, make new friends.
One of the highlights of our visit, an exciting trip. We tried to cram in so much into the week and were glad to have booked this tour.
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