Gourmet Lunch, Open Bar

Saona Island Premium Tour with Catamaran Gourmet Lunch & Open Bar

★ 4.1 84 verified reviews

9 to 10 hours, hotel pickup listed, lunch included.

from $75 per person

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Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Meeting point: Punta Cana (Bavaro Hotel Zone)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Punta Cana Extrema Tour

Overview

This is a full-day Saona Island excursion from Punta Cana, running 9 to 10 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. The shape of the day is standard for the region: a bus collects guests from multiple resorts, then a speedboat carries the group out, usually with a snorkel stop on the way.

Saona itself is the main event. Guests land on the beach, claim a chair, and head to a Dominican lunch with fish, plus an open bar that covers beer, mojitos, Cuba libre, Barcelo rum, cola, sprite and water. The return leg is by catamaran or sailboat, with music, dancing and more drinks on board. Reviewers again and again praise the boat crews and guides, and the water and beach draw consistent praise as the highlight of the day.

It suits travellers who want a big, lively, party-boat style day rather than a quiet one. Groups are large, up to 300 travellers per departure, and several reviewers describe crowded boats and long pickup rounds. Anyone content with that scale, and prepared with snacks, sunscreen and cash for extras like massages, tends to report a very good day.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
Alcoholic beverages
Typical Dominican lunch, with fish
Snorkel
Exclusive Playa Thao

Not Included

Lobster not included
Massages

Itinerary

Hotel pickupAir-conditioned vehicle collects guests from area hotels, with the time confirmed beforehand. Expect a long pickup round as other travellers join.
Bayahibe stopA 20-minute stop in Bayahibe.
Bayahibe second stopA further 15-minute stop in Bayahibe.
Saona IslandA 30-minute listed stop on Isla Saona, though travellers report the actual beach time runs longer, around two and a half hours in some accounts.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points recur across reviews and the listing, and they shape the day more than most people expect.

Pack smart. The towel helps on the long, bumpy and loud boat ride, and snacks matter because the day starts early and lunch can come late.
Big group feel. This is a large-scale operation with a maximum of 300 travellers. Multiple reviewers describe crowded boats and a busy buffet line, so anyone wanting calm should temper expectations or consider a private alternative.
Pace and waiting. Reviewers often mention a lot of waiting during the pickup rounds before the boat leg. Once on the water the day moves quickly, with reviewers calling the island time adequate but somewhat rushed.
Food and drink. Lunch is a typical Dominican meal with fish, and the open bar runs beer, mojitos, rum and mixers.
Bring a child. The listing states pushchairs are accessible and infants must sit on laps.
Photos. Photos are sold afterwards, so bring cash if you want them.

Common issues. The recurring complaints are crowding and logistics. Several reviewers describe an overcrowded catamaran on the return, long bus pickup rounds, and disorganized buffet lines on the island. One reviewer reported illness after eating the cooked food and suggested sticking to fruit and salad, since the island has no electricity. Others mention delayed pickups and drivers who fell short of the standard set by the boat crews. The listing notes lobster and massages are not included, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pets are not accepted.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What Does The Open Bar Include?

Beer and Cuban mojitos on the island, plus Cuba libre, Barcelo rum, cola, sprite and water.

Is Lobster Included In Lunch?

No. The included lunch is a typical Dominican meal featuring fish.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours. Reviewers stress it is a genuinely full day, with early pickups and lunch sometimes not served until around midday, so snacks help.

Is It Suitable For Kids And Wheelchairs?

Pushchairs are accessible and infants must sit on laps, and one reviewer travelled happily with a young child. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pets are not accepted.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours of the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time.