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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour
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Visita Republica Dominicana runs a speedboat tour to Saona Island with breakfast in Mano Juan. The 9-hour trip costs from $165 per person. You get Punta Cana hotel pickup for the daily 6 a.m. departure. The group is capped at 14 guests. It's a fit if you want a turtle conservation visit before beach time at Abanico.
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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour at a glance
| Duration | 9 hours |
| Price | from $165 per person |
| Boat | Shared speedboat |
| Stops | Mano Juan and Abanico Beach, snorkeling at Palmilla and Bayahibe reef |
| Departs | Daily at 6 a.m. |
| Pickup | Punta Cana hotels, bus transfer to Bayahibe |
| Group and ages | 14 guests maximum, ages 6 to 100 |
| Meals | Breakfast in Mano Juan, buffet lunch and open bar at Abanico |
| Main trade-off | No children under 6 or pregnant travelers |
| Guide languages | German, English, Spanish |
| 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 .
What's included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
What's not included
- Nothing listed
Options
Which option to book
The single option covers the speedboat route with breakfast and lunch. It runs daily at 6 a.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour | 6 a.m., daily |
The catch: Children under 6 can't join, and pregnant travelers aren't allowed.
Route
How does the day work?
Breakfast in Mano Juan comes before Abanico lunch and the remaining boat stops.
- 180 min
1. Abanico Beach
Abanico follows breakfast in Mano Juan. You have reserved chairs and a buffet lunch with an open bar.
- 30 min
2. Palmilla natural pool
Palmilla follows the mangroves. You have 30 minutes to swim and snorkel at the sandbank.
- 60 min
3. Mano Juan
Mano Juan is your first island stop for breakfast and turtle conservation. The village walk takes 10 to 15 minutes.
- 15 min
4. Cotubanamá mangroves
After lunch at Abanico, you visit the mangroves before Palmilla. The stop explains their role in Cotubanamá National Park.
- 15 min
5. Bayahibe reef
Your last snorkel is at the reef by Bayahibe beach. The focus here is the fish and other marine life.
After your 3-hour Abanico stop, the boat visits the mangroves. Palmilla follows for 30 minutes of swimming and snorkeling. Your final 15-minute snorkel is at Bayahibe reef before the bus returns to Punta Cana.
Pickup and meeting point
- Hotel details: Your full name and pickup location go to Visita after booking. The road transfer runs from Punta Cana to Bayahibe and back.
- Beach bag: Bring a swimsuit and towel for the beach stops. Sunscreen and insect repellent are also on the packing list.
- Food needs: Dietary needs can be discussed with Visita before the trip. You can bring your own food or drinks if the meals don't suit you.
Before you book
- Children don't get a lower price on this trip. Every eligible age band pays the same rate.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Adults and families with children aged 6 and up fit this tour if they want the Mano Juan visit. Your shared group has no more than 14 guests. It's also a fit if you want a reserved beach chair between swims.
For younger children, Best Way's catamaran day costs from $79 per adult and offers child prices. For private transfers, Bia's speedboat costs from $155 per adult for 4 or more.
Who it's not for
- Families bringing children under 6
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers who can't manage a 6 a.m. start
Good to know
Know before you go
The minimum age is 6 even though the child ticket band starts younger. Pregnancy rules out this trip. It isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Cash belongs in your beach bag alongside sun protection. Visita also recommends insect repellent. Your swimsuit and towel need to cover several water stops during the day.
Bad weather can prevent departure. The trip also requires enough travelers to run. A booking for your party doesn't remove either condition, even with the 14-guest limit.
One reservation accepts 1 to 14 travelers and must include an adult. Your booking is accepted immediately. Keep your mobile ticket available for the trip.
The pickup window starts 120 minutes before departure. Your hotel details determine the meeting arrangements, so the daily 6 a.m. start shouldn't be treated as a lobby pickup time.
Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund. After that deadline your cancellation isn't refundable. This applies even if your own plans change.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Young children and child prices
Saona Island Catamaran and Boat Tour with Natural PoolBest Way combines both boat types with child prices. Hotel transfers and a buffet come with the day from $79 per adult.
★ 4.6 · 34 reviews · from $79 per adult
Private road and boat transfers
Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely PrivateBia's private speedboat day costs from $155 per adult for 4 or more. Your group keeps its own road transfers as well as the boat.
★ 4.7 · 88 reviews · from $155 per adult for 4 or more
Two beaches with a small group
Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream BeachesCarribean Medley's VIP trip caps the group at 15. The 8-hour day visits Abanico and Catuano from $140 per adult.
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People also ask
- How much is Visita Republica Dominicana's Saona trip?
The price starts from $165 per person and covers both breakfast and lunch. Your Punta Cana road transfers are included too. Eligible children pay the same rate, so their tickets don't reduce your per-person cost.
- How much beach time does Visita's Saona tour include?
Abanico has a 3-hour stop with reserved beach chairs and buffet lunch. You can use that time for swimming or staying ashore. The full trip also includes Mano Juan, so your day isn't spent at one beach.
- Can children join Visita's small group Saona tour?
Yes, children aged 6 and older can join with an adult on the booking. Younger children can't take this trip. The separate child price band doesn't override the minimum age, and eligible children don't receive a discount.
- Does Visita's Saona tour include food for dietary needs?
Breakfast and lunch are included in the 9-hour trip, and you can discuss dietary needs with Visita before departure. A specific replacement meal isn't promised. Bringing your own food or drinks is allowed if you'd prefer that.
- Is Visita's Saona excursion a private boat trip?
No, you join a shared speedboat group of up to 14 guests. Your road journey to Bayahibe is by bus. Choose this trip for the small shared group if you don't need exclusive use of the boat.
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.