Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch
Who This Trip Suits
A speedboat out to Saona, a swim at the natural pool, three and a half hours on the island with a BBQ buffet and an open bar, and a catamaran back with music and a dance show. Caribbean Route Punta Cana’s day has more reviews than any other Saona tour on this site, rated 4.4 from 4,765 reviews.
Pickup is in Bávaro or Bayahibe, with a 15-minute break at a roadside café on the way. The listing names the lunch as BBQ, salad and Dominican food, with beer, rum and soft drinks from the bar and snacks on the boat; the VIP option adds lobster and premium drinks, and the listing says lobster is not served from 1 March to 1 June. Guides speak Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, German and Italian. Recent guests name Alex and Cristian among the guides; one in October called it really good value for money, and one in September found the island full of tourists and noise. Two October guests mention the mosquitoes in the morning, and one advises bringing repellent.
Practical points from the listing: it is not suitable for pregnant travellers, people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users; bring a sun hat and cash; tips, the DVD and souvenir photos are extra.
The price is from $71 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For whether the day suits you, see is Saona worth it?; for how the boats compare, catamaran or speedboat.
About This Experience
Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off, stop off at a huge natural swimming pool, and enjoy snacks as you go.
Highlights
- Visit Saona Island, an idyllic speck of sand and palm trees in the blue Caribbean
- Board a state-of-the-art speedboat for the thrilling ride out to the island
- Stop at a natural swimming pool filled with starfish
- Spend the day exploring; stroll along the beach, relax in the white sand and swim in the azure water
- Sip drinks from the open bar and enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Dominican fare
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ 30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
- ✓ 3 hours at the Saona Island
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Professional guide
- ✓ Speed boat and catamaran to Isla Saona
- ✓ Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare)
- ✓ Beer, rum, and soft drinks (open bar)
- ✓ Lobster and premium drinks (only included in the VIP option)
Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Good to Know
- NOTE: From March 01 to June 01 of every year lobsters consumption is not available due to natural preservation.
- Pregnant travelers are not allowed to participate due to boat movement
