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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).
From€44.29per person
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Saona or Catalina Island: Which to Choose
Choose Catalina if you want to snorkel on a coral reef and spend the rest of the day on a beach. Choose Saona if you prefer a crossing with a swim stop and free time on the island. Both are long days with lunch and drinks included in the listing.
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Catalina Island with snorkeling
249 reviewsA trip to the reef off La Romana, with time on the beach.
From€71.41per person
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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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If you want this, pick this
- You want to see fish and coral while snorkeling Catalina includes snorkeling equipment and a stop at a coral reef before you reach the beach. Catalina Island with snorkeling
- You prefer a crossing with a swim and free time on the island On Saona the listing describes time to swim and relax on the island, plus a swim stop at natural pools on the way back. Saona Island by catamaran
- You are traveling with a young child The Catalina listing gives a clear minimum age: 3 years. The Saona one does not state any, so read it in full before booking. Catalina Island with snorkeling
Two beach days with different rhythms
Both take you to a port and continue by boat. On Saona the listing includes a swim stop and free time on the island. On Catalina the focus is the reef, with snorkeling before the beach.
What changes in the water
Catalina is in Cotubanamá National Park and its listing includes snorkeling equipment and park admission. On Saona the swim stop is at natural pools on the way back, where you may spot fish or sea stars, though sightings are not guaranteed. If swimming among fish is your priority, look at Catalina first.
Before you book
Check whether the option you book includes hotel pickup: the starting price on the Saona booking card is for the option without pickup (meeting point at Saona Café, 9:30 am), and the option with pickup is priced separately on the listing. On Saona the order of stops can vary and the boat can be a speedboat or a catamaran. If you are unsure between a shared catamaran and other ways to reach Saona, look at the comparison.
Before you go
Which of the two has snorkeling?
Catalina: the listing includes snorkeling equipment and a stop at a coral reef. The Saona listing describes swimming and does not mention snorkeling equipment.
Do they leave from the same port?
No. Saona departs from Bayahibe and Catalina from the port of La Romana, according to the listings.
Can I go with young children?
The Catalina listing asks for a minimum of 3 years. The Saona one does not state a minimum age, which does not mean it suits every age: read the listing before deciding.
Do they include hotel pickup?
The Catalina listing includes hotel pickup. Saona has options with and without pickup, so confirm that the option you book includes it for your area.