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Saona Island Comfort Experience by Catamaran

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8 hours, pickup listed, lunch and open bar included.

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Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Dominican Emotion

Overview

This full-day outing from Bayahibe, run by Dominican Emotion, is built around one idea: a less crowded, relaxed version of a Saona Island excursion. The day runs about 8 hours and starts with hotel pickup in Bayahibe or Punta Cana, followed by a van transfer to the Bayahibe marina.

From there the group boards a catamaran, motomaran or speedboat, and the route matters. First stop is the water in front of the Hilton La Romana hotel for a 40-minute snorkeling session with masks, tubes and life jackets provided. The boat then continues to the Natural Caribbean pools, the sandbars where starfish live, with drinks and animation on board. Time on Saona Island itself is spent at Playa Taino, where sunbeds, restrooms, an open bar and a full buffet lunch are laid on. The menu runs to rice, hot and cold pastas, stewed aubergines with tomatoes, boiled potatoes, lettuce, fruit, and a barbecue with chicken, pork and fish. Drinks cover soft drinks, water, rum and beer.

The return leg is by catamaran, motomaran or speedboat, with arrival back at the Bayahibe marina around 4:30PM and a transfer back to the accommodation included. Guides work in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German. It suits travellers who want the beach and swimming without organizing any of the logistics themselves, and reviewers repeatedly single out the friendly crews and smooth organization.

What's Included

Included

Land and sea transportation
Entrance fee to the National park
Snorkeling equipment (masks, tubes, life jackets)
Snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) on the boat
Lunch and open bar on the beach
Sunbeds
Guide (multiple languages available)

Not Included

Tips
Personal expenses

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is included for accommodations in Bayahibe or Punta Cana, then a van takes the group to the Bayahibe marina.
Board the catamaranAt the marina the group boards a catamaran, motomaran or speedboat. The order of the boat rides can vary.
Snorkeling stopThe first stop is in front of the Hilton La Romana hotel in the Bayahibe area, for a 40-minute snorkeling session. Equipment is provided.
Saona Island, Playa TainoThe boat crosses to Saona Island, passing the Natural Caribbean pools sandbars on the way. On the island there are sunbeds, restrooms, an open bar and a buffet lunch on the beach.
Return to BayahibeThe return leg is by catamaran, motomaran or speedboat, arriving back at the marina around 4:30PM.
Hotel drop-offA transfer back to the accommodation in Bayahibe or Punta Cana is included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this particular trip.

What to bring. The listing recommends a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen. Everything else, from snorkeling gear to life jackets, is supplied.
Pace and fitness. The main activities are a 40-minute snorkeling session and beach time at Playa Taino. Sunbeds are available for those who prefer to stay dry.
Food and drink. Lunch is a buffet with rice, pastas, vegetables, fruit and a barbecue of chicken, pork and fish. The open bar on the beach pours soft drinks, water, rum and beer, and there are snacks and drinks on the boat as well.
Group feel. Reviewers often mention the friendly teams and good organization, with several calling the day well run. One traveller found the trip had become commercial, and another noted loud music on the boat.
Language and guides. Guides are available in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German. Reviewers describe the live guide as super friendly.
Timing. Plan for roughly 8 hours door to door, with arrival back at the Bayahibe marina around 4:30PM. The order of the boat rides can vary, so the exact sequence may differ on the day.

Common issues. Not everything is universal praise. One reviewer said the experience had become very commercial, and another found the music on the boat too loud. Tips and personal expenses are not included, and smoking plus alcohol in the vehicle are not allowed. The order of the boat rides can vary.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included for accommodations in Bayahibe or Punta Cana. A van takes the group to the Bayahibe marina, and the return transfer is also covered.

What Is Included In The Price?

Land and sea transportation, the national park entrance fee, snorkeling equipment, snacks and drinks on the boat, lunch and an open bar on the beach, sunbeds, and a multilingual guide. Tips and personal expenses are not included.

Do I Need To Pay The National Park Entrance Fee Separately?

No. The entrance fee to the national park is included in the tour price. The only costs on top are tips and personal expenses.

What Is The Food Like?

Lunch is a beach buffet with rice, hot and cold pastas, stewed aubergines with tomatoes, boiled potatoes, lettuce and fruit, plus a barbecue with chicken, pork and fish. The open bar serves soft drinks, water, rum and beer, and there are snacks and drinks on the boat too.

What Should I Bring?

The listing recommends a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen. Masks, tubes and life jackets for snorkeling are provided. Note that smoking is not allowed, and alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed in the vehicle.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The tour itself runs about 8 hours, with arrival back at the Bayahibe marina around 4:30PM.