All Inclusive Speedboat And Catamaran

Saona Island Tour All Inclusive Speedboat and Catamaran

★ 4.3 37 verified reviews

10 to 10.5 hours, hotel pickup listed, lunch included.

from $70 per person

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Duration: 10 to 10.5 hours
Meeting point: Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: One Click Shuttles and Travel

Overview

This full-day excursion from Punta Cana spends roughly 10 to 10.5 hours getting you to Saona Island and back, and it splits the journey across three modes: a coach ride to Bayahibe, a speedboat out, and a catamaran for the return leg. Along the way the boat pauses at a natural pool, a shallow sandbar area where starfish are visible.

The island itself gets about 2 hours of free time. You can swim, walk the white sand beach, or simply lie on it, and lunch with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is served there. Before any of that, the guide walks everyone through the practicalities, including where the restrooms are, when lunch happens, and what time the return starts.

Two other stops fill the land portions of the day: a break at a gas station where everyone transfers to a second bus heading for Bayahibe, and a short visit to an arts and crafts market in La Altagracia. Reviews repeatedly praise the crew and the beach itself, while a few found the food underwhelming and the homeward journey slow.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if located in Punta Cana area, Uvero Alto and Bayahibe)
Entry tickets to Parque Nacional Cotubanamá
Visit the natural pool
2 hours on the island
Lunch and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Not Included

Snorkel equipment
Photography
Cocadas or any other drinks not specified
Wi-Fi or chargers
Wheelchairs
Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is offered from three locations: Uvero Alto, Punta Cana and Macao. Guests staying at an Airbnb use a nearby confirmed meeting point instead.
Coach to the transfer stopA bus or coach runs for 1 hour, including a break at the TotalEnergies downtown stop where the group boards another bus to continue toward Bayahibe.
Arts and crafts marketA 30-minute visit to a market in La Altagracia, with a chance to taste local drinks.
Speedboat to SaonaA 50-minute speedboat crossing, with a 30-minute stop at the natural pool for a swim and photos in the shallow water.
Saona IslandTwo hours on the island for free time, a photo stop, a guided tour and lunch with included drinks.
Catamaran returnA 1-hour catamaran ride back toward the mainland.
Coach and drop-offA 1-hour bus ride back, with drop-off at Punta Cana, Uvero Alto or Macao.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to carry to how the group travel works.

Pack light. The listing asks for comfortable shoes, a towel, beachwear, cash and a power bank. Large bags and luggage are not allowed, and Wi-Fi or chargers are not included in the package, so a power bank matters if you plan to photograph everything.
Several transfers. Expect to change vehicles more than once. The itinerary includes a swap to a second bus at a gas station, and one reviewer counted three transport changes. Several reviews also describe the return leg running longer than expected.
Large group pace. The day runs to a fixed timetable, with free time concentrated in the 2-hour island stop and the short natural pool swim. Reviews mention the catamaran being quite full on the way back.
Food and drink. Lunch plus local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Reviewers are divided on the food, with some calling it delicious and others finding it plain; one noted the alcohol was rum only. Cocadas and any unspecified drinks cost extra.
Photos and extras. Photography is not included, and one reviewer felt pressured to buy photos taken on the day. Snorkel equipment and gratuities are also excluded, so bring cash if you want any of these.
Weather and language. The tour runs rain or shine, so pack accordingly. Guides work in English, French and Spanish, though one reviewer noted English commentary could get talked over by Spanish speakers in a mixed group.

Common issues. The transport is the main complaint: reviews mention multiple vehicle changes and a slow return journey, with one traveller reporting the ride home taking far longer than expected. The food draws mixed feedback, and the included alcohol is limited to rum according to one reviewer. Photography sales on the day felt pushy to one traveller. Wheelchairs are not provided, and pets, strollers and large bags are off the list too. Pickup from an Airbnb is not available, though a nearby point is arranged instead.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in the Punta Cana area, Uvero Alto and Bayahibe. Pickup from an Airbnb is not available, but a nearby meeting point is confirmed instead. The exact pickup time is confirmed the day before, as one reviewer described.

What Does The Price Include?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry tickets to Parque Nacional Cotubanamá, the natural pool visit, 2 hours on the island, lunch, and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The boat transfers and coach travel are all part of the package.

What Is Not Included?

Snorkel equipment, photography, cocadas and any drinks not specified, Wi-Fi or chargers, gratuities and wheelchairs.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full day runs 10 to 10.5 hours door to door. That includes coach travel to Bayahibe, a 50-minute speedboat ride, the island stop, and a 1-hour catamaran return, plus the bus back to your hotel.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes, a towel, beachwear, cash and a power bank. Leave large bags and luggage behind, since they are not allowed. Wi-Fi and chargers are not part of the package, which is why the power bank is on the list.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, the listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The tour itself runs rain or shine, so weather on the day generally does not cancel it.