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A Magical Day on Saona Island
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Lilo's Tours takes you to Saona Island with snorkeling and a catamaran return from the beach. The 11-hour day costs from $100 per adult for 2 or more. You get shared hotel transfers including Cap Cana and Uvero Alto. Daily starts range from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Your return boat has music and dancing.
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A Magical Day on Saona Island at a glance
| Duration | 11 hours |
| Price | from $100 per adult for 2 or more |
| Boat | Motomaran outbound, catamaran return |
| Stops | Snorkeling and natural pool before Saona beach |
| Departs | Daily at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m., plus 2 p.m. |
| Pickup | Shared transfers from Bávaro and Punta Cana, plus Cap Cana and Uvero Alto |
| Group | 150 guests maximum |
| Meals | Beachfront buffet lunch and open bar |
| Main trade-off | Shared transfers with a 25-minute gift shop stop |
| Guide languages | German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Carbonated beverages
- Hotel transport, shared with other travelers on the tour
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
What's not included
- Nothing listed
Options
Which option to book
The single option covers snorkeling and lunch with a catamaran return. It runs daily at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m., with another start at 2 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| A Magical Day on Saona Island | 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., daily |
The catch: There's a 25-minute gift shop stop in Higüey during your shared transfer.
Route
How does the day work?
The trip reaches Bayahibe after a Higüey shopping stop, then heads to Saona with snorkeling before the natural pool.
- 420 min
1. Saona Island
You reach Saona after snorkeling and a natural pool swim. A beachfront buffet comes before the catamaran ride back to Bayahibe.
The 7 hours cover boat crossings as well as your island stops. Snorkeling takes 15 to 20 minutes and the beach stay is roughly 3 hours. The catamaran returns to Bayahibe for your hotel transfer.
Pickup and meeting point
- Pickup area: Bávaro and Punta Cana are covered by shared transfers. Cap Cana and Uvero Alto are covered too.
- Meeting location: Check the meeting point directly with Lilo's Tours after booking. Some hotels don't let outside companies reach the lobby.
- Pickup timing: Pickup is scheduled 60 minutes before the tour starts. Your departure time isn't the time to wait at your hotel.
Before you book
- Hotel transfers are shared with other tour guests. Your pickup may be outside the lobby, so check your assigned meeting point before leaving the resort.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Cap Cana and Uvero Alto guests get pickup with a day that includes snorkeling and catamaran music. The group can reach 150 travelers. It's a fit if you enjoy dancing onboard and can spare 11 hours.
For a 14-guest limit, Visita's small group costs from $165 per person. For your own road transfers and boat, Bia's private trip costs from $155 per adult for 4 or more.
Who it's not for
- Travelers who want a small group
- Travelers who want private road transfers
- Anyone unwilling to make a 25-minute shopping stop
Good to know
Know before you go
The starting rate requires at least two adult tickets for travelers aged 19 to 45. Ages 12 to 18 pay the same rate, while ages 5 to 9 pay less. You can book up to 15 travelers together.
Take your own towel and swimwear for the water stops. Sunscreen and a hat help cover the beach sections. Your shared transfer also includes a gift shop stop, so keep any shopping money handy.
Weather can cancel the boat day even after your booking is accepted. Keep another possible outing day available in your stay. The shared tour's 150-guest maximum doesn't change that weather condition.
The trip isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. No ticket category covers children under 5 or ages 10 to 11. Ask Lilo's Tours about your child's eligibility before booking.
Some resorts don't let outside transport companies reach their lobbies. Your pickup spot needs arranging with Lilo's Tours. Collection is scheduled 60 minutes before departure, so the selected start isn't your meeting time.
Bookings are accepted immediately and tickets are mobile. A full refund requires canceling at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. Canceling nearer to departure won't return the price.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
A group capped at 14
Small Group: Saona Island Full Day TourVisita's small-group day costs from $165 per person and includes Mano Juan. Your beach time comes with reserved chairs at Abanico.
★ 4.9 · 1,572 reviews · from $165 per person
Private transport throughout the day
Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely PrivateBia keeps your land and water transfers private from $155 per adult for 4 or more. The 8-hour route includes the natural pool.
★ 4.7 · 88 reviews · from $155 per adult for 4 or more
Child prices and fewer guests
Saona Island Catamaran and Boat Tour with Natural PoolBest Way offers child prices and a 30-guest cap from $79 per adult. Your day uses a speedboat and catamaran with hotel transfers.
★ 4.6 · 34 reviews · from $79 per adult
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Good to know
People also ask
- How much is Lilo's Tours' Saona outing?
The day starts from $100 per adult for 2 or more with lunch and shared transfers included. That rate needs at least two adult tickets for travelers aged 19 to 45. Ages 12 to 18 pay the same rate, while ages 5 to 9 pay less.
- Does Lilo's Tours pick up in Cap Cana for Saona?
Yes, Cap Cana is covered by shared pickup for the 11-hour tour. Uvero Alto is covered too. You still need to arrange the meeting spot because resort access rules can put your collection point outside the hotel lobby.
- How much beach time is on Lilo's Saona tour?
The island stay is around 3 hours and includes your buffet lunch. You also get a snorkeling stop lasting 15 to 20 minutes before reaching Saona. The full 11-hour outing includes travel, so that whole duration isn't beach time.
- Are Lilo's Saona hotel transfers private?
No, you share the road transport with other travelers joining the tour. The journey includes a 25-minute gift shop stop in Higüey. Your group therefore follows the shared transfer schedule even when you make one booking together.
- Which departure works best for Lilo's Saona tour?
The 8 a.m. departure is the practical choice for an 11-hour outing. Later starts are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pick the earliest start if you'd prefer to begin the long travel day in the morning.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.