Overview

Experience a private Saona Island tour from Boca Chica hotels, traveling by boat from Bayahibe to one of the most beautiful islands in the Dominican Republic. Enjoy crystal-clear waters, natural pools, mangroves, and white sand beaches inside Cotubanamá National Park.

✨ Highlights

•  Private boat or catamaran ride to Saona Island

•  Stop at natural swimming pools in the Caribbean Sea

•  Visit pristine Saona Island beaches

•  Buffet lunch served on the beach

•  Optional snorkeling experience

•  Scenic views of mangroves & limestone formations

•  Possible visit to Mano Juan village

📖 Full Description

Your journey begins with hotel pickup from Boca Chica and surrounding areas, heading to Bayahibe where the boat departs at 9:00 AM. You will sail along the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, enjoying breathtaking views of beaches, cliffs, and tropical landscapes.

The tour includes a stop at the famous natural pools of Cotubanamá National Park, where you can swim in shallow turquoise waters. Afterward, continue to Saona Island, known for its untouched beauty and calm Caribbean beaches.

Depending on conditions, you may also visit Mano Juan, the only village on the island. Lunch is served either on the beach or in a designated island area.

At the end of the day, you return by boat back to Bayahibe and transfer back to your hotel.

🍽️ What’s Included

• Speedboat or catamaran transportation

• Hotel pickup & drop-off (Boca Chica area)

• Buffet lunch on the beach

• Natural pool stop

• Drinks included (local beverages)

• Taxes and handling fees

🎒 What to Bring

• Swimwear 

• Sunscreen 

• Hat & sunglasses 

• Camera 

• Comfortable clothes

• Flip-flops or water shoes

• Cash for souvenirs 

⏳ Duration

Full Day (Approximately 8–9 hours)

📍 Meeting Point

Hotel pickup in Boca Chica area → Transfer to Bayahibe pier → Boat departure

  Why Travelers Love It

• Private and less crowded experience

• Multiple swimming stops, not just one beach

• Beautiful natural pool experience

• Authentic Dominican coastal scenery

• Relaxed full-day island escape