Speedboat VIP, Open Bar And Meals

Speedboat Tour to Saona Island Vip with Open Bar and Meals!

★ 4.8 37 verified reviews

7 to 8 hours, pickup listed, lunch included.

from $110 per person

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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Meeting point: Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: ParaViajantes Tours

Overview

This is a full day speedboat trip to Saona Island run by ParaViajantes Tours, lasting 7 to 8 hours with ground transport from Punta Cana and surrounding areas included. The day combines a boat ride out, time at a natural pool, and a beach stretch on the island itself, with lunch, drinks and the park entrance fee folded into the price. A guide travels with the group, which is capped at 25 travellers.

The shape of the day is straightforward. After pickup you get about two hours of travel and setup, then 40 minutes at the natural pool, then roughly two hours on the island with admission covered, and finally about two hours back. Reviews describe clear, calm water where starfish, stingrays and even a turtle were spotted.

It suits travellers who want the Saona highlights in one organised day without arranging boats or park fees themselves. When booking, the operator offers two versions, Saona Low Cost and Saona VIP, and asks you to pick one clearly. It is worth knowing before you book that reviews of this exact product are mixed, with some very happy days and some serious complaints about group size and the VIP label, covered further down this page.

What's Included

Included

Ground transportation (surrounding areas)
Maritime transportation
Park entrance fees
Lunch and beverages
Guide

Not Included

Tips
Land transport (La Romana and Bayahibe) (US$40.00 per booking)

Itinerary

Hotel pickup, Punta CanaGround transportation from Punta Cana and surrounding areas is included. The listing allots about 2 hours to this first phase of the day.
Natural pool swimA 40 minute stop at the natural pool. Admission is included, and reviewers describe clear water with starfish, a stingray and a turtle seen during the trip.
Saona Island timeRoughly 2 hours at the island stop with the admission ticket included. Lunch and beverages from the open bar are part of the package.
Return transferAbout 2 hours back to Punta Cana. Total duration is listed as 7 to 8 hours, though one reviewer reported the day running closer to 12 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape whether this day works for you, drawn from the listing and from traveller reviews of this tour.

Two booking options. The operator explicitly asks you to choose between Saona Low Cost and Saona VIP at the time of booking and to be clear about which one you want. Picking carefully at that stage helps avoid mixups on the day. The distinction matters to travellers, since one reviewer claimed people on cheaper tickets ended up on the same boat.
Group feel. The listing caps the group at 25 travellers. However, one reviewer reported the boat feeling small for that number and other boats joining the same stops, with roughly 100 people in total at points. Expect a shared, busy excursion rather than an exclusive one.
Swim and sun. The natural pool stop is 40 minutes and the island stop about 2 hours, so swimwear, a towel and sun protection are the obvious kit. Reviewers describe transparent, calm water that is easy to swim in.
Food and drink. Lunch and beverages are included, along with the open bar. Reviews differ on quality, with one describing a simple buffet and soft drinks only, and another mentioning a champagne lunch on arrival. Treat meals as adequate rather than fancy.
Long day, bumpy rides. Speedboat travel plus bus transfers make this a long day, and the listing advises against it for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious heart conditions. One Spanish-speaking reviewer also criticised the bus driving on land, so motion-sensitive travellers should plan accordingly.
Language mix. A guide is included, but one German-speaking reviewer reported the commentary ran mainly in Spanish and English despite requesting German. If a specific language matters to you, confirm on the booking page before paying.

Common issues. The honest downsides are real here. The listing itself warns the trip is not wheelchair accessible, that infants must sit on laps, and that it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, plus the operator runs a minimum number requirement and can cancel for weather or low uptake, offering a different date or a full refund in those cases. Reviews add friction: one traveller reported the day stretching to 12 hours against a 7 to 8 hour listing, a small boat, other boats joining the same stops, and food and drinks that did not match the VIP label. Another single reviewer called the whole experience a basic island visit with stops left out and took the complaint further. Balanced against that, other reviewers describe a genuinely good day with wildlife in the water and a spectacular arrival lunch. Land transport from La Romana and Bayahibe is not included and costs US$40.00 per booking if you need it, and tips are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Ground transportation from Punta Cana and surrounding areas, the boat transfers, park entrance fees, lunch and beverages, and a guide are all included. Tips are not included. Land transport from La Romana and Bayahibe is a separate US$40.00 per booking if you need it.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup is included for Punta Cana and the surrounding areas. If you are staying in La Romana or Bayahibe, that land transport is not included and carries a US$40.00 charge per booking.

How Long Is The Tour?

The listing states 7 to 8 hours. One reviewer reported the day actually running to about 12 hours with bus time, so build slack into your evening plans rather than assuming an early finish.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

It is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. The listing also advises against the trip for pregnant travellers, people with back problems, and anyone with serious heart conditions. Most other travellers can participate, and the group is capped at 25.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund or changes are accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. The trip also depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear, a towel, sun protection and something for photos, since the natural pool stop is 40 minutes and the island stop around 2 hours. Cash for tips is worth having, as they are not included. Confirm your choice between Saona Low Cost and Saona VIP at booking, as the operator asks you to select one clearly.