All Inclusive From Santo Domingo

Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo

★ 4.4 116 verified reviews

10 to 12 hours, buffet lunch and open bar included, free cancellation.

from $130 per person

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Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Sunset Caribbean

Overview

This is a long day out. Sunset Caribbean runs the trip from Santo Domingo over 10 to 12 hours, with the bulk of the time on Isla Saona itself, about 6 hours according to the itinerary. Travellers are collected and driven toward the coast, then transferred to a catamaran for the crossing, with drinks served on board. Once at the island there is a beach stop, a buffet lunch, and time to swim or simply sit on the sand.

The mood on the boat is a party one. Several reviewers describe music, dancing and rum drinks on the catamaran, and the group can be large, up to 100 travellers by the listing's own cap. Some found that crowded and loud, while others enjoyed the social side and made friends easily. It is a shared, high-energy excursion rather than a quiet beach day.

It suits people staying in Santo Domingo who want a full-day escape with transport, lunch and an open bar of rum drinks handled for them. It suits less well anyone wanting a small group, sustained English commentary or an unhurried schedule.

What's Included

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (Lunch Buffet)
Alcoholic beverages
Soda/Pop (Soft drinks and water.)
Life jackets in experience Speedboats

Not Included

Gratuities
Use of Scuba equipment
Souvenirs
Massage
Coco Loco
Photographs
Handicrafts
Pina Colada

Itinerary

Pickup and driveThe day starts with collection and a road transfer toward the departure point. The listing does not state pickup arrangements, so check the booking page.
Transfer to catamaranTravellers board a smaller boat to reach the catamaran, where drinks and music are part of the crossing.
Isla SaonaRoughly 6 hours on and around the island, with a buffet lunch, open bar and free time on the beach.
Return to Santo DomingoThe boat transfers and drive back close out the day, with music and drinks reported on the ride home.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews of this exact tour, and they shape the day more than the brochure does.

It is a long day. Count on 10 to 12 hours total, with about 6 hours scheduled at the island.
Big group energy. The listing caps the trip at 100 travellers, and reviewers describe a crowded, loud party boat with music and dancing. Others enjoyed the social side and said they made friends easily. Anyone wanting calm or space should temper expectations.
Drinks on board. The open bar is rum-based, with soft drinks and water also included. The listing names rum as the alcoholic drink served on the catamaran, in the natural pool and on the island. Specific cocktails like Coco Loco and Piña Colada are not included.
Extras add up. Gratuities, massages, photos, Coco Loco and Piña Colada are all excluded from the price. One reviewer also noted being charged separately for a bandana handed out on board, so not everything passed around is complimentary.
Language mix. Trips are not consistently run in English. Multiple reviewers said English commentary was limited and they had to ask staff to translate. Booking with this expectation avoids disappointment.
Weather calls it. The experience requires good weather and is rescheduled or refunded if cancelled for poor conditions. Cancellations for a full refund need to be made at least 24 hours before start time.

Common issues. One reviewer reported a reckless return driver, a single account. The listing itself flags that the tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for travellers with back problems or who are pregnant, and excludes gratuities, photos, massage, Coco Loco and Piña Colada.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a lunch buffet, an open bar of rum-based alcoholic drinks on the catamaran, in the natural pool and on Saona Island, plus soft drinks, water and life jackets for the speedboat segment.

What Costs Extra?

Gratuities, SCUBA equipment, souvenirs, massage, photographs, handicrafts, Coco Loco and Piña Colada. Bring some cash if you want any of these extras on the day.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state pickup arrangements for this product. Some reviewers describe being collected from their accommodation, but confirm the details for your booking on the live booking page before the day.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Time Is On The Island?

The full experience runs 10 to 12 hours, with about 6 hours at Isla Saona.

Is It Suitable For Everyone?

Not for everyone. The listing states it is not wheelchair accessible, not recommended for travellers with back problems or who are pregnant, and not for those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Most travellers can participate, and the group can reach 100 people.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.