"The people who were with us on the boat were extraordinary (I think it was Kevin and Kelvin). We had a disabled person with us, and they were incredibly kind and empathetic. They helped us at all times, and the sightseeing tour was at our pace. It was definitely a great and enjoyable experience thanks to them."
Private Speedboat · From Punta Cana · 10.5 Hours
Saona Island Private Tour
Your own speedboat from Bayahibe: the natural pool with a private bar before the group boats arrive, lunch in the fishing village of Mano Juan, and an hour on Canto de la Playa, at your own pace.
From
$760
per group up to 2 (the whole speedboat, lunch and a private open bar; checked October 2026)
Free cancellation
- 4.7 / 5 14+ Reviews
- Private Boat Your Party Only
- Mano Juan + Canto de la Playa
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Private Speedboat Day Includes
The boat for your party, a Dominican lunch in Mano Juan, the natural pool, Canto de la Playa and a private open bar.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of a private speedboat ride to Saona Island
- Relax at a natural pool with a private open bar and no crowds
- Enjoy a VIP Dominican lunch in the authentic Mano Juan Village
- Discover Playa Toro, one of Saona's most beautiful beaches
What's Included
- Private speedboat for your family
- Dominican lunch
- Visit to Natural Pool
- Visit to Mano Juan Village
- Visit to Playa Toro (Flamingo Beach)
- Private open bar
Good to know: The tour is private and tailored to your pace. · You will have greater privacy and flexibility compared to group tours. · Not Included: tips, Professional photography
How a Private Saona Tour Works
Book for your party size, get picked up in Punta Cana or Bayahibe, and set the pace with the crew.
Book for Your Party
The starting price covers the boat for up to two people. Larger groups pay more: enter your number of guests in the calendar to see the price for your party.
Pickup in Punta Cana or Bayahibe
The listing picks up in Punta Cana and Bayahibe; the coach to the boat takes about an hour from Punta Cana.
The Pool Before the Crowd
A speedboat of your own reaches the natural pool ahead of the group catamarans, and the itinerary comes back to the pool on the way home.
Lunch in Mano Juan
Lunch is in the island's fishing village, with time on Canto de la Playa afterwards. In season the crew can take you to the sea-turtle conservation project.
Photo Gallery
The Private Speedboat Day
Photos from the listing: the speedboat, the empty beaches and the lagoon.
Book Your Experience
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Private and Small-Group Boats to Saona
The private speedboat against the private catamaran and two small groups. Prices as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026.
| Feature | PRIVATE Private Speedboat | PRIVATE Private Catamaran | SMALL GROUP Luxury Catamaran | SMALL GROUP Speedboat, Max 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From (October 2026) | $760 for the boat, up to 2 | $1,490 for the boat, up to 2 | $169 per person | $110 per person |
| Boat | Your own speedboat | Your own catamaran with crew | Shared catamaran | Shared speedboat |
| Pickup | Punta Cana, Bayahibe | Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, La Romana, Bayahibe | Bayahibe, Dominicus | Punta Cana, Cabeza de Toro, Uvero Alto, Bayahibe |
| Stops | Natural pool twice, Mano Juan, Canto de la Playa | Natural pool, Saona beach | Catuano snorkel, quiet beach, natural pool | Natural pool, 4 hours on Saona |
| Lunch | In Mano Juan village | Buffet at a private table | Cooked on board | Buffet with seafood of the day |
| Length | 10.5 hours | 10.5 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 4.7 (8 reviews) | 4.7 (356 reviews) | 4.8 (28 reviews) |
| Check Availability | See the Catamaran | See the Small Group | See the Speedboat Day |
Other Quiet Ways to Saona
The Private Catamaran and Two Small Groups
Your own catamaran with a crew, a small-group luxury catamaran, and a speedboat day capped at 20 guests.
PRIVATE CATAMARANPunta Cana: Exclusive Private Catamaran Tour to Saona Island – VIP Service
Start your day in comfort and without rushing: Your private driver will pick you up from the hotel between 8:00 and 8:20 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle to take you to the Bayahibe pier.
SMALL GROUPSaona island - Small group tour - Luxury catamaran
We board the boat in the morning around 9am and then sail for 1 hour 20 minutes towards Saona and the broken pier of Catuano, where snorkelers will be able to observe a wide range of tropical fishes .
MAX 20, SPEEDBOATPunta Cana: Saona Island in a Small Group (Max. 20) – Speedboat Round Trip
Saona Island awaits you.
The Guide
What a Private Boat Changes on Saona
The island is the same. The timing, the stops and who you share the beach with are not.
Yes, you can take a private tour of Saona Island from Punta Cana: GetYourGuide lists a private speedboat and a private catamaran, each with its own crew, for your party alone. The one this page puts first is JAC Tours Punta Cana’s VIP Private Speedboat Escape to Saona Island: about 10.5 hours with pickup in Punta Cana or Bayahibe, the natural pool with a private open bar, lunch in the fishing village of Mano Juan and time on Canto de la Playa. It is from $760 for the boat, up to two people (checked October 2026), and rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews.
What “private” buys you on Saona
The group days follow one timetable: the pool, the main beach, the buffet, the catamaran home. A private boat changes the order and the company. The listing’s point is that a speedboat of your own reaches the natural pool before the group boats and gives you the sandbar and your own bar for 40 minutes, then comes back to the pool on the way home. Lunch is in Mano Juan, the island’s fishing village, instead of the big beach buffet, followed by 50 minutes on Canto de la Playa before the second stop at the pool. In season the crew can take you to the sea-turtle conservation project, and the listing mentions the flamingo lagoon behind one of the beaches.
The reviews describe what that freedom means in practice. An April family said they decided when to move on and where to stop. In October a group travelling with a disabled member wrote that the crew were kind and helped at every step, at their pace.
Speedboat or private catamaran?
The same operator sells both. The speedboat is quicker and costs about half as much: from $760 against $1,490 for the Exclusive Private Catamaran Tour to Saona Island, each for up to two (October 2026). The catamaran is the slow, comfortable option, with shade, music, a bar and room to spread out; one January family of six adults and a baby mentioned a bathroom and a shower on board. Its listing says the boat assigned varies with availability and group size, and one December 2025 guest found an older boat than the photos showed, so ask the operator about the boat before you book. Both pick you up in Punta Cana and Bayahibe; the catamaran also collects in Uvero Alto and La Romana.
What it costs for a group
The starting prices are for the boat with one or two people. Larger parties pay more, and the calendar shows the price for your number of guests once you enter it. For a couple the private speedboat works out at about $380 each, against $66 a person on the classic group day (October 2026), so you are paying for the empty sandbar, the village lunch and the timing. Tips for the crew and professional photos are extra on both private tours.
The middle option: a small group
If the price of a private boat is the obstacle, the small-group tours give you much of the same quiet for a fraction of it. They share the boat, but with a few dozen people instead of a catamaran full.
Pick the boat that fits your party:
Your own speedboat
VIP Private Speedboat to Saona
Pool with a private bar, lunch in Mano Juan, Canto de la Playa, about 10.5 hours.
Check dates →Your own catamaran
Exclusive Private Catamaran to Saona
Crew and guide for your party only, a buffet at a private table and an open bar.
See the private catamaran →A small group on a catamaran
Small Group Luxury Catamaran
Snorkelling at Catuano, a quiet beach corner and lunch cooked on board, from Bayahibe.
See the small-group tour →Up to 20 by speedboat
Saona in a Small Group (Max. 20)
Speedboat both ways from Punta Cana, four hours on the island, seafood of the day for lunch.
See the small-group speedboat →Prices and review counts as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026, not a quote.
For how the private days compare with the group tours on price, see the Saona tour price guide, and for the other ways to dodge the crowds, the best Saona tour guide.
Guest Reviews
What Private Tour Guests Say
4.7/5
from 14 verified guests
"Adrenaline + good views, not a lot of English speaking people"
"Everything went very well, from the moment we were taken care of right through to the end."
"Simply a great day. Great guides. Everything was perfectly timed. We were allowed to decide when to move on. Where we wanted to make a stop… Simply fantastic. A great experience for our kids, sailing across the sea by boat."
"Mucho bueno no mudbutto. Isaac’s a very nice guide great English. Spacious boat. Mucho bonito Agua. Deezo nutso."
"Great experience, nice guides and staff onboard the boat. Great private experience."
"A truly excellent experience, ideal for those seeking comfort and relaxation, with a boat practically at your complete disposal and without time constraints or predefined formulas. The staff was extremely courteous and always available, ready to meet every need. The cost isn't low, but it's absolutely in line with the level of service offered: for those who want to enjoy an excursion in total serenity and tranquility, it's really worth it. They were also very accommodating in managing stops and schedules, allowing us to stop as much as we wanted and fully appreciate the beauty of the island. Highly recommended for those looking for a quality, stress-free, and relaxing experience."
Read all 14 verified reviews
See All ReviewsSaona on Your Own Boat
JAC Tours Punta Cana's private speedboat takes your party to the natural pool, Mano Juan village and Canto de la Playa with a private open bar, about 10.5 hours with pickup in Punta Cana or Bayahibe. Rated 4.7 from 14 reviews, from $760 for the boat for up to two as of October 2026, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from $760 per group up to 2 (the whole speedboat, lunch and a private open bar; checked October 2026).
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Private Saona Tour FAQ
The questions people ask about private boats to Saona Island.
Yes: GetYourGuide lists a private speedboat and a private catamaran with pickup in Punta Cana and Bayahibe. Both are run by JAC Tours Punta Cana: the private speedboat and the private catamaran.
From $760 for the speedboat and $1,490 for the catamaran, each for up to two people, in October 2026. Larger groups pay more; the calendar on the private speedboat shows the price for your party.
The speedboat for speed and the price; the catamaran for shade, space and a slower day. The private catamaran listing says the boat assigned varies, so ask about it before booking.
The boat and crew, the natural pool, lunch and a private open bar; tips and photos are extra. The private speedboat adds lunch in Mano Juan village and Canto de la Playa.
For a family or a special occasion, yes; for a couple on a budget, a small group gets much of the same quiet. Quetzal Excursions' small-group catamaran is $169 a person (October 2026).
Yes: the private listings say the day is tailored to your pace. An April family on the private speedboat wrote that they decided when to move on and where to stop.
Still have questions? Email us at info@saona-island-boat-tours.com