From Santo Domingo: Isla Saona Day Trip with Catamaran Ride
Who This Trip Suits
A 13-to-14-hour day from Santo Domingo: a coach to Bayahibe, a party catamaran to Saona with a stop at the natural pool, three hours on the island with a buffet lunch, and back to the city by evening. La EX Tours’ day is rated 4.5 from 42 reviews.
The coach leaves Parque Colón in the Zona Colonial at 6:10 am, opposite Pizzarelli, and also collects in Boca Chica and Juan Dolio. The drive takes about two and a half hours each way and the catamaran two hours each way, with 30 minutes at the natural pool. Lunch is a buffet on the island, water, soda and rum are included all day, and you are back between 7 and 8 pm. Guests over the summer and autumn name the guide, Víctor, and the driver, Pedro; one July guest wished the catamaran had been used in both directions.
Practical points from the listing: arrive a few minutes before 6:10 am; bring a change of clothes, a towel, snacks and water shoes; breakfast and insurance are not included; it is not wheelchair accessible.
The price is from $87 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For the pickups from every other area, see Saona from Punta Cana.
About This Experience
Looking for things to do in Dominican Republic? You must go to Isla Saona. This is the most popular attraction of the whole country.
Highlights
- Live the Dominican experience at the country's most popular attraction
- Enjoy a buffet lunch on the island
- Relax on the white sandy beaches and swim in the crystal-clear waters
- Stop at a natural pool in the middle of the ocean to cool off
- Explore the island's natural beauty and take a walk along the beach
What's Included
- ✓ Transportation from meet up points
- ✓ Buffet lunch on the island
- ✓ Unlimited drinks (water, soda and rum)
- ✓ Chairs on the beach
Not Included
- Breakfast
- Insurance
Good to Know
- Meet up point is at Parque Colon, in front of Pizzarelli
- Departure time is at 6:10am, please arrive a few minutes before
- The tour is operated by a third party associated to La EX Tours
- Dominican Republic operates on 'island time'; please be patient with timing
Meeting Point
Parque Colón, right in front of Pizzarelli
