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Saona Island by catamaran
2,313 reviewsA day of shared sailing, beach time and a natural pool. The starting price is for the option without hotel pickup (Saona Café, 9:30 am).
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Saona Island: Which Excursion to Pick
Pick the catamaran to sail with a group and spend the day on Saona. Choose the speedboat tour to see more beaches.
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Saona Island beaches
1,035 reviewsSeveral stops along the coast, with speedboat rides between beaches.
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Duration, language, ratings and reference prices come from the Civitatis listings checked on . Check the price for your date when you book. Illustrative images.
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Departing from
Punta Cana → Bayahíbe → SaonaPickup
Transfer from the listed hotel areas, or a meeting point agreed in advance.Timing
Allow 8 to 12 hours depending on the trip and the departure point.Catamaran or speedboat?
See the comparisonWhat Saona Island is like
Saona is part of Cotubanamá National Park, off the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic. The visit mixes pale-sand beaches, coconut palms and stretches of shallow water. Palmilla is the natural pool area. Mano Juan is the island's village and appears on some routes.
The day starts in Bayahíbe
From Punta Cana, the first leg is usually by road. The crossing begins in Bayahíbe. On the shared excursion, the order of the catamaran and the speedboat can change for operational reasons.
Route chart
From Punta Cana
Follow the coast to Saona or head inland. Pick a stop to see how it fits into your day.
Boat + beach
Saona Island
Road transfer to Bayahíbe, then a boat crossing. Plan for a full day.
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How long is the Saona Island excursion from Punta Cana?
The catamaran takes between 9 and 12 hours. The beach tour lasts between 8 and 11.5 hours. The transfer to the port affects the total time.
Is Mano Juan visited on every trip?
Mano Juan appears on some itineraries. If you want to see the village, check the stops listed for the date and the option you plan to book.
Can I touch the starfish?
Look at them in the water and leave them where they are. They are wild animals, and whether you see any depends on the conditions that day.