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La Romana: Saona Crusoe VIP for Cruise Passengers

★ 4.7 116 verified reviews

9 hours, lunch included, free cancellation.

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Duration: 9 hours
Meeting point: Taxi Casa de Campo, La Romana
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: SeavisTours

Overview

This day trip from La Romana is built around cruise schedules, with round-trip transport between the cruise port and Bayahibe arranged by the operator and included in the price. From Bayahibe a speedboat runs along the coast of Cotubanamá National Park, past El Peñon, and out to remote places on Saona Island away from the crowds. The whole outing runs about 9 hours and is guided in English and German.

The first real stop is Mano Juan, a fishing village with no cars and roughly 300 residents. After a cool drink under the palms there is a short guided walk through the village and a visit to a sea turtle project that helps hatchlings survive. Anyone who would rather stay on the beach can skip the walk and rejoin the group afterwards. Lunch follows on the beach: roast chicken, fish, rice and potato dishes, pasta, vegetables, salads and Caribbean fruit, with drinks flowing all day.

In the afternoon the boat heads to Canto de la Playa, the most remote stretch of the island, for snorkeling or swimming in the crystal-clear water. The ride home passes the protected mangroves of the national park, where guides explain the ecosystem and everyone watches for turtles, before a final stop at the Piscina Natural sandbank to snorkel among cushion starfish or stand in warm waist-deep water with a drink.

What's Included

Included

Lunch (roasted chicken, fish, rice, pasta, potatoes, salad, fruit)
Snacks
Drinks (water, juice, Coca-Cola, Sprite, rum, coffee)
All entry fees
Mask and snorkel
Speed-boat tour
Professional guide
Transportation to and from La Romana Cruise Port

Not Included

Photo service (available)
Souvenirs
Gratuity (tips)
Beach towels
Snorkeling fins

Itinerary

Port pickup and vanMeet at Taxi Casa de Campo in La Romana, then take a 25-minute van ride toward Bayahibe. Transfer details are confirmed after booking.
National park boat cruiseA 45-minute speedboat run along the Cotubanamá National Park coast, passing El Peñon, an area once inhabited by the Taínos.
Mano Juan village and turtlesA 105-minute guided visit with a cool drink, a walk through the car-free fishing village, and the sea turtle conservation project. The beach is an alternative to the walk.
Beach lunchA 75-minute freshly prepared lunch on the beach with Dominican specialties, plus snacks and drinks.
Canto de la PlayaRoughly 2.17 hours of free time at the island's most remote corner for swimming, snorkeling, local snacks and wildlife viewing.
Mangroves and Piscina NaturalA 30-minute pass by the protected mangroves with wildlife viewing, then 105 minutes at the Natural Pool sandbank for swimming, snorkeling and marine life.
Return to portA 30-minute scenic ride back to Bayahibe, then a 25-minute van to Taxi Casa de Campo, where transport back to the ship waits.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points, drawn from the listing and from what repeat reviewers describe, will help you decide whether this trip fits your day in port.

The boat is fast. Travel is by speedboat, and several reviewers describe the ride as fast, bumpy and a lot of fun. A few say the seats are hard and the ride is rough on the back. Anyone with back problems should think carefully before booking.
What to bring. The listing recommends a hat, towel, sunscreen, beachwear and insect repellent. Beach towels are not provided, and neither are snorkeling fins, though a mask and snorkel are included.
Food and drink. Lunch is a Dominican spread of chicken, fish, rice, pasta, potatoes, salad and fruit. Water, juice, cola, Sprite, rum and coffee are included throughout the day, and reviewers repeatedly call the food and drinks good.
Guides and languages. Tours run in English and German. Reviewers describe the guides as knowledgeable about the park, the village and the wildlife, and one mentions a guide who also explained things in Spanish.
Wildlife sightings. Reviewers report seeing starfish, sea turtles, rays, corals and plenty of fish, and one group even spotted humpback whales, which they note is rare on this side. Sightings are of course never certain.
Leave big bags behind. Pets, luggage or large bags, oversize luggage, baby strollers and electric wheelchairs are not allowed. Bring only what fits a day on the beach and the boat.

Common issues. The speedboat ride is the main complaint: several reviewers found it rough, with hard seats and hard blows when the boat hits waves, and they warn people with back problems against it. One reviewer mentioned rain arriving while the group was on the beach. Photos, souvenirs, gratuities, beach towels and snorkeling fins cost extra or are simply not provided. Hotel pickup is not part of this product, which is aimed at cruise passengers.

Common Questions

Is Transportation From The Cruise Port Included?

Yes. Transport to and from La Romana Cruise Port is included in the tour price. After booking you need to send the operator a short message with your ship's name, and a team member replies with detailed transfer information.

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch, snacks and drinks (water, juice, Coca-Cola, Sprite, rum and coffee), all entry fees, a mask and snorkel, the speedboat tour, a professional guide, and port transportation. Beach towels, fins, photos, souvenirs and tips are extra or your own responsibility.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is Taxi Casa de Campo in La Romana. From there a van takes the group toward Bayahibe, and the exact pickup arrangements for your ship are confirmed by message after booking.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full day runs about 9 hours. That includes the van transfers, the boat cruise along the national park coast, the village visit, lunch, beach time at Canto de la Playa, the mangrove pass and the stop at the Natural Pool.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Back Problems?

Probably not. The speedboat ride is fast and several reviewers say it is rough, with hard seats and jolts on the waves. Anyone with back trouble should reconsider, and electric wheelchairs are not allowed on the tour.

Can I Cancel If My Cruise Plans Change?

Yes, the listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. That window matters for cruise passengers, since ship itineraries can shift.