Private Luxury Speedboat, 6 Hours

Saona island - Private Tour with a Luxury Speed Boat

★ 5.0 14 verified reviews

6 hours, hotel pickup listed, snacks included.

from $1,490 per group

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Bayahibe (Main Saona Boat Departure)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina

Overview

A private speedboat and six hours devoted to this excursion. That is the shape of this tour. Only your group rides along, as the listing states, so nobody outside your party joins the boat.

The route strings together three stops. Catuano comes first for half an hour, then two full hours on Saona Island itself, and a final hour at Palmilla. Drinks are on board the whole way: beer, rum, rosé, soft drinks and water, plus snacks. Snorkel gear is provided, and one recent reviewer described a guide patiently coaching a 10-year-old through her first attempt at it.

Reviews also mention food coming off a grill on the boat, chicken and beef cooked while the group snorkeled, and even a homemade sponge cake for dessert. The listing itself lists lunch as not included, so treat the barbecue as something crews sometimes do rather than a guaranteed meal. Pickup is included from Bayahibe and Dominicus hotels only, so this suits travellers staying on that stretch of coast rather than in Punta Cana.

What's Included

Included

Snacks
Alcoholic beverages (beer, rhum, rosé wine)
Soda/Pop (Coke, sprite, water, sparkling water, light coke)
Use of snorkelling equipment
Pick up included from Bayahibe and Dominicus hotels

Not Included

Lunch
Pick up from Punta Cana, La Romana

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is included from Bayahibe and Dominicus hotels. There is no pickup from Punta Cana or La Romana, so those guests need their own way to the departure point.
Catuano, 30 minutesFirst stop is Catuano for half an hour.
Saona Island, 2 hoursThe longest stop is two hours on Saona Island.
Palmilla, 1 hourAn hour at Palmilla.
Return and drop-offThe boat heads back toward Bayahibe and the tour wraps within its six-hour window.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking, drawn from the listing and from what recent guests have written.

Food and drink. Snacks, beer, rum, rosé wine and a range of soft drinks and water are included. Lunch is not included on paper. That said, one recent review describes a crew member grilling chicken and beef on the boat and bringing a homemade sponge cake, so crews sometimes go beyond the written list.
It runs private. This is a private tour and only your group participates, which the listing states plainly. It suits families with children, and one guest noted a guide helping a 10-year-old through her first snorkeling session.
Snorkeling pace. Snorkel equipment is included and an hour is scheduled at Palmilla. The listing says most travellers can participate, so people can generally take part at their own speed.
Where pickup works. Hotel pickup is included only from Bayahibe and Dominicus. Punta Cana and La Romana are excluded, so confirm your hotel falls inside the covered zone on the booking page before reserving.
Weather dependence. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Build some flexibility into your plans in case the sea decides otherwise.
What to pack. The listing does not spell out a packing list, so pack for a day on and around the water. Drinks and snacks are already provided on board, which reduces what you need to carry.

Common issues. Lunch is listed as not included and pickup from Punta Cana or La Romana is not provided, which catches out travellers staying outside Bayahibe and Dominicus. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Weather can force a cancellation, with a rebooking or full refund offered. Confirmation is not instant either; the listing says it arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Hotel pickup from Bayahibe and Dominicus, snacks, alcoholic drinks including beer, rum and rosé wine, soft drinks and water, and snorkel equipment. The boat and crew are private to your group. Lunch is not included.

Is Lunch Or Food Extra?

The listing marks lunch as not included, so budget for a meal either side of the tour or bring something. Snacks and drinks are provided on board. One recent review mentions a crew member grilling chicken and beef during the trip, but that should be read as a bonus rather than a promise.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, but only from Bayahibe and Dominicus hotels. Pickup from Punta Cana and La Romana is not included. If you are staying elsewhere, check the booking page for the meeting arrangements before reserving.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says most travellers can participate and reviews mention a guide helping a child with first-time snorkeling, so families generally do well here. It is not wheelchair accessible, though the departure point is near public transportation. Pregnant travellers are advised not to join.

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 no changes are accepted. Weather cancellations are different: you get offered another date or a full refund. Cut-off times follow local time.

How Long Is The Tour And What Stops Does It Make?

Six hours in total, spread across three free-admission stops: half an hour at Catuano, two hours on Saona Island, and an hour at Palmilla. Snorkel equipment use is included as part of the tour.