Book the Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo with lunch and pickup included. Enjoy a full-day Caribbean adventure with beaches, natural pool, catamaran cruise, drinks, and guided experience.
Escape the city and embark on a full-day, all-inclusive tour to the idyllic Saona Island, one of the Dominican Republic's most iconic natural sanctuaries. This excursion provides comfortable round-trip transport from Santo Domingo, a lively catamaran cruise, a stop at the famous Natural Pool, and a relaxing experience on the pristine, white-sand beaches of Saona Island.
Enjoy comfortable 2-hour, air-conditioned round-trip transport from Santo Domingo to the port of Bayahibe.
Cruise the Caribbean Sea, navigating toward Saona Island, with the return journey typically by a lively catamaran party with music and dancing.
Stop at the renowned Natural Pool (Starfish Sanctuary) for a refreshing swim in the shallow, crystalline waters.
Spend approximately 3 hours of free time relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling on the stunning Saona Island beach.
Indulge in an included Dominican buffet lunch and enjoy the open bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks).
Your adventure begins early in the morning with convenient pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Santo Domingo. After a scenic 2-hour drive to the fishing village of Bayahibe, you will board your boat (often a speedboat initially) to glide through the azure waters of the Caribbean. The first major stop is the breathtaking Natural Pool, a massive sandbar where the water is only waist-deep. Here, you can relax in the clear water and enjoy a complimentary Dominican rum as part of the fun.
The journey continues to the tranquil sanctuary of Saona Island, located within the Cotubanamá National Park. You will have three blissful hours to swim, snorkel, explore the lush vegetation, and simply lounge on the powder-soft, white-sand beaches fringed by coconut palms. A delicious buffet lunch featuring regional cuisine and an open bar will be waiting for you. The day concludes with a memorable 1.5-hour return trip, often aboard a spacious catamaran, complete with entertainment and dancing, before you are transferred back to Santo Domingo.
? Transportation: Round-trip land transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from Santo Domingo.
? Boat Transport: All sea transfers via speedboat and/or catamaran.
?✈️ Guide: Professional, live tour guide (typically English and Spanish speaking).
?️ Food & Drink: Buffet lunch and open bar (Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages).
? Stops: Visit to the Natural Pool and 3 hours of free time on Saona Island.
? Fees: National Park entrance fee (implied by the itinerary).
? Swimwear and a towel.
? Protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or cap.
? Camera (waterproof if possible).
? Cash: For tips/gratuities, souvenirs, or the purchase of optional photos.
Approximately 9.5 to 12 hours (Including travel time from Santo Domingo)
From $92 USD per person
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most hotels in Santo Domingo (specific meeting points like Calle El Conde or in front of La Catedral Primada de America are used if hotel pickup is unavailable).
Travelers highly appreciate the all-inclusive convenience of having the long-distance transportation seamlessly arranged from Santo Domingo. They praise the stunning beauty of Saona Island and the Natural Pool, describing the water as unbelievably clear and turquoise. The fun, party atmosphere on the catamaran return journey, combined with the professional and attentive guides, makes this full-day trip a memorable paradise escape.
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What a great team who are kind and look after what we needed. We really all just wanted the sun but then the team brought something we will cherish for every one! 5 stars!
Can't stop talking about the tour, just perfect. We always wanted to come here, the area is great and can't wait to come back.
An expertly planned trip. The organisation was top-notch and left us with only time to enjoy.
So many memories were made, well done team! It has all been said, well worth it. The best ever.
