Catamaran Party, 9 Hours

Saona Island Full Day Excursion from Punta Cana + Catamaran Party

★ 3.9 123 verified reviews

9 hours, hotel pickup listed, buffet lunch included.

from $79 per person

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Duration: 9 hours
Meeting point: Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: KayG Travel

Overview

This is a full day out from Punta Cana built around two boat rides and a long stretch of beach time on Saona Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package, and the round trip uses a speedboat in one direction and a catamaran in the other, with the catamaran leg doubling as the party: music, dancing, and rum drinks served on board.

On the island itself you get roughly two and a half hours, which the listing confirms as the scheduled stop, with a buffet lunch of typical Dominican food and salads laid on. Between transfers, swimming, eating, and the boat entertainment, the whole thing runs about nine hours, and several reviews report that transfers in each direction can take much longer than expected.

It suits travellers who want a lively, sociable day rather than a quiet sail, and who accept a large group, up to sixty people per departure. The general crowd energy is a selling point, with reviewers describing dancing, singing, and a party mood on the boat.

What's Included

Included

Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Lunch (Typical Dominican Food Buffet and Salads)
Rum and soft drinks
Stop at the natural pool
Visit the island of Saona
Speedboat and catamaran to Isla Saona

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup and drop-off at your hotel are included. Reviews note that pickups at several hotels can make the drive to the marina long.
Transfer to the marinaOne reviewer mentioned a short restroom stop en route, which is subject to the day's schedule.
Boat ride to SaonaCross to the island by speedboat and catamaran, with drinks and music on the catamaran leg. Several reviews describe a swimming stop along the way.
Natural pool stopA stop at the natural pool is included, where you can swim. Some reviewers felt the extra blue-hole swim stop cut into island time.
Isla SaonaTwo hours and 30 minutes on the island. A buffet lunch of typical Dominican food and salads is served here.
Return and drop-offReturn by boat and then by road, with hotel drop-off included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing details, and they shape what kind of day this will be.

It is a long day. Set expectations accordingly and do not plan anything else that evening.
Big group energy. The listing caps the tour at sixty travellers, and reviews describe multiple buses converging on one boat. Travellers who enjoyed it mention dancing, singing, and a party atmosphere, while others found the boat and beach crowded. If a quiet sail matters, this is not it.
Drinks are simple. Rum and soft drinks are included, but several reviewers note the practical offering was rum and cola rather than a varied open bar.
Eat early at lunch. Lunch is a Dominican buffet on the island, included in the price. One reviewer advised being first in line, since food can run low with a big group, and another described the quality as basic.
Language mix. One reviewer reported a language barrier, with limited English from staff and little explanation of what was happening. Ask the crew directly if you need something explained.
Speedboat and comfort. One leg is by speedboat. Eat something before boarding, as one reviewer felt unwell having skipped breakfast, and consider a hat and sunscreen for the boat legs.

Common issues. Some report drinks limited to rum and cola, basic buffet food, and photo costs sold separately on board. The listing also states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and requires good weather, with a different date or a full refund offered if it is cancelled for poor conditions.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch with a Dominican buffet and salads, rum and soft drinks, the natural pool stop, the Saona Island visit, and both the speedboat and catamaran crossings. Photographs sold on board are charged separately, as reviewers note.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included in the listing. Reviews note that transfers involve multiple hotel pickups and can run long, so allow a full day for the excursion.

How Long Is The Tour?

About nine hours in total. Reviews confirm it really does take the full day, with long transfers to the marina each way and roughly two and a half hours scheduled on the island.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says infant seats are available and most travellers can participate. However, it is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and involves boarding boats and a speedboat ride.

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. The tour needs good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

One reviewer suggested eating before departure to avoid feeling unwell on the boat, and another noted the day is long, so plan for that.