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Top 9 Saona Island tours from Punta Cana (2026)

Updated Option prices and schedules; pickup and limits

We compared all 201 Saona Island tours Viator has for Punta Cana and kept 9, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Most boats leave from Bayahibe.

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Saona Island tours from Punta Cana, compared by the exact option

Tour Boat Stops Food and drinks Pickup Departs Hours Rating Price
1. Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour by Visita Republica Dominicana Tour Operator
 Shared speedboat Mano Juan and Palmilla Breakfast and buffet lunch Punta Cana hotel pickup Daily, 6 a.m. 9 h ★ 4.9 1,572 reviews from $165 per person
2. Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream Beaches by Carribean Medley Tours
 Boat type unspecified Abanico and Catuano beaches Lunch and drinks Punta Cana hotel pickup Daily, 8 a.m. 8 h ★ 4.9 177 reviews from $140 per adult
3. Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely Private by Bia travels
 Private speedboat Natural pool and beach Lunch and open bar Punta Cana resort pickup Daily, 8:30 or 9 a.m. 8 h ★ 4.7 88 reviews from $155 per adult for 4 or more
4. Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana by El Tour Caribe
 Private motorized catamaran Shipwreck and Peñon Reef Buffet and open bar Most Punta Cana hotels Mon, Sat, Sun, 8 a.m.; dates vary 8 h ★ 5.0 54 reviews from $2,400 per boat for up to 6
5. Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana or Bayahíbe by All 4Fun Dominicana
 Shared speedboat El Toro and Mano Juan Buffet and drinks Bayahibe or Dominicus only Sundays, time not published 10 h ★ 4.9 46 reviews from $110 per adult for 5 or more
6. Speedboat Tour to Saona Island Vip with Open Bar and Meals by ParaViajantes Tours
 Catamaran or speedboat Natural pool and beach Lunch and drinks Punta Cana pickup points Mon, Wed, Fri, 7 a.m. 8 h ★ 4.8 37 reviews from $110 per adult
7. Saona Island Catamaran and Boat Tour with Natural Pool by Best Way Transfer Punta Cana
 Speedboat and catamaran Natural pool and beach Buffet and drinks Bávaro and Punta Cana Daily, pickup 7 to 7:30 a.m. 9 h ★ 4.6 34 reviews from $79 per adult
8. Saona Island and Chavon River Tour with Lunch and Drinks by Xcape Tours
 Motomaran in option, speedboat in itinerary Chavón River and Saona Buffet and open bar Bávaro hotels; outer areas extra Mon, Fri, 9 a.m. 12 h ★ 4.9 33 reviews from $135 per adult
9. A Magical Day on Saona Island by Lilo's Tours
 Motomaran out, catamaran back Snorkeling and natural pool Buffet and open bar Cap Cana and Uvero Alto Daily: 8, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. 11 h ★ 4.6 31 reviews from $100 per adult for 2 or more

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Our most recommended Saona Island tours from Punta Cana

Ranked by reviews. Each card pairs the route with inclusions and the pickup with cancellation terms.

Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour#1 14 guests maximum Breakfast included

Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

Mano Juan comes first for breakfast and a turtle conservation visit. You get snorkeling at Palmilla and the Bayahibe reef. Abanico Beach has reserved chairs and a buffet lunch with drinks. With up to 14 guests, it's a good fit if you want smaller groups.

9 hours Saona and Mano Juan · by Visita Republica Dominicana Tour Operator
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,572 reviews)

Ages 6 to 100 9 hours 6 a.m., daily Breakfast and lunch; drinks and snorkel gear Punta Cana hotel pickup 14 guests maximum Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Children under 6 can't join. Pregnancy also rules this trip out.

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Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream Beaches#2 15 guests maximum Snorkel gear included

Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream Beaches

Two beach stops anchor your 8-hour trip. You spend time at Abanico and Catuano before the natural pool. Lunch and snorkeling gear are included with drinks. The VIP option caps the group at 15, so it suits couples who want fewer people on their boat day.

8 hours Saona and Catuano · by Carribean Medley Tours
★★★★★ 4.9 (177 reviews)

8 hours 8 a.m., daily Lunch and drinks; snorkel gear Punta Cana hotel pickup 15 guests maximum Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Even infants pay the child price, and the boat type isn't specified.

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Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely Private#3 Private transfers Natural pool

Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely Private

Your group gets private road transfers and a private speedboat to Saona. The natural pool breaks up the crossing. Lunch and an open bar are included with snorkel gear. It's a good fit for friends who meet the four-adult minimum and want to travel together.

8 hours Saona and Palmilla · by Bia travels
★★★★★ 4.7 (88 reviews)

8 hours 8:30 or 9 a.m., daily Lunch and open bar; snorkel gear Punta Cana resort pickup Infants on laps Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: You can't book this rate for just two adults.

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from $155 per adult for 4 or more
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Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana#4 Private charter Dive gear included

Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana

Divers and snorkelers share a private catamaran visiting the Atlantic Princess wreck and Peñon Reef before Saona. Lunch and an open bar come with gear for certified divers who bring proof of certification. Leave at least 18 hours between your last dive and your flight. El Tour Caribe recommends a 24-hour gap.

8 hours Saona and Peñon Reef · by El Tour Caribe
★★★★★ 5.0 (54 reviews)

8 hours 8 a.m., Mon, Sat, Sun; dates vary Lunch and open bar; snorkel gear Most Punta Cana hotels Moderate fitness; certification for diving No cancellation refund Operator confirms after booking

The catch: You can't cancel for a refund, and booking needs the operator's approval.

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from $2,400 per boat for up to 6
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Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana or Bayahíbe#5 Sunday departures Mano Juan lunch

Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana or Bayahíbe

Playa El Toro adds a beach stop before lunch in Mano Juan. You also get snorkeling and the natural pool. A speedboat carries up to 14 guests, with drinks and a buffet included. This option suits you if you're already staying in Bayahibe or Dominicus.

10 hours Saona and Playa El Toro · by All 4Fun Dominicana
★★★★★ 4.9 (46 reviews)

10 hours Sundays, departure time unpublished Buffet and drinks; snorkel gear Bayahibe or Dominicus pickup 14 guests maximum Free cancel until 24 h Operator approval for bookings within 1 h of departure

The catch: Punta Cana pickup isn't covered by this price. Bávaro guests need the Punta Cana option. Choose From Uvero Alto and Cap Cana for those areas or for Macao and Verón.

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from $110 per adult for 5 or more
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Speedboat Tour to Saona Island Vip with Open Bar and Meals#6 Park entry included Low Cost option

Speedboat Tour to Saona Island Vip with Open Bar and Meals

The Low Cost option covers a beach and the natural pool. You get lunch and drinks during an 8-hour day. Your boat transport can use a catamaran or speedboat. It's a fit if you want park entry included and don't need the VIP table service.

8 hours Saona and Palmilla · by ParaViajantes Tours
★★★★★ 4.8 (37 reviews)

8 hours 7 a.m., Mon, Wed, Fri Lunch and drinks; park entry Punta Cana pickup or meeting point 25 guests maximum Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Your booking doesn't include VIP meals or table service.

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Saona Island Catamaran and Boat Tour with Natural Pool#7 Infants ride free Catamaran ride

Saona Island Catamaran and Boat Tour with Natural Pool

The lowest adult price here buys a speedboat and catamaran day. You stop at the natural pool and spend time on Saona's beach. The buffet and drinks are included with hotel transfers. It's a budget pick for families who want child prices and a group capped at 30.

9 hours Saona and natural pool · by Best Way Transfer Punta Cana
★★★★★ 4.6 (34 reviews)

9 hours Daily pickup 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Buffet and drinks Bávaro and Punta Cana pickup 30 guests maximum Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Your exact pickup time arrives the day before by WhatsApp or phone. Collection is between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

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from $79 per adult
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Saona Island and Chavon River Tour with Lunch and Drinks#8 Chavón River Shared departure

Saona Island and Chavon River Tour with Lunch and Drinks

The Chavón River adds a river ride to your 12-hour Saona day. You also stop at the natural pools along the route. A buffet in a reserved area comes with an open bar. The shared option names a motomaran, though the general itinerary describes a speedboat.

12 hours Saona and Chavón River · by Xcape Tours
★★★★★ 4.9 (33 reviews)

12 hours 9 a.m., Mon, Fri Buffet and open bar Bávaro hotel pickup Ages 5 and up; no pregnant travelers Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Check your boat type with Xcape before booking. Cap Cana and Uvero Alto pickup adds $15 per person in cash. Verón adds $10 per person in cash.

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A Magical Day on Saona Island#9 Snorkeling stop Shared transfers

A Magical Day on Saona Island

A snorkeling stop comes before the natural pool and Saona's beach. You return by catamaran with music and dancing. Lunch and an open bar are included. It's a fit if you want pickup in Cap Cana or Uvero Alto and don't mind a group of up to 150.

11 hours Saona via Bayahibe · by Lilo's Tours
★★★★★ 4.6 (31 reviews)

11 hours 8, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., daily Buffet and open bar Punta Cana area pickup 150 guests maximum Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Transfers are shared, with a 25-minute gift-shop stop in Higüey.

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from $100 per adult for 2 or more
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Which one

Which Saona Island tour is right for you

From your Bávaro resort, Best Way's catamaran day includes pickup from $79 per adult. On Xcape's river tour, Cap Cana or Uvero Alto pickup costs an extra $15 per person in cash. Use your hotel area to compare pickup costs.

Families with young children can book Best Way's catamaran day and children aged 3 to 9 pay less. Infants aged 0 to 2 go free. Visita's small-group day starts at age 6 and costs from $165 per person. Don't expect a child discount on that trip.

Couples who want a smaller shared boat can take Visita's small-group day with up to 14 guests. For friends traveling privately, Bia's private speedboat costs from $155 per adult for 4 or more with at least four adults. Keep your group together with private land and water transfers.

For more snorkeling, El Tour Caribe's private charter combines a shipwreck with Peñon Reef. Choose the stops to suit your group. The price is from $2,400 per boat for up to 6. You can't get a refund if you cancel.

Strong overall, under 4.5 on the booking page alone

  • Saona Island Tour in Punta Cana with lunch included a speedboat and catamaran day from $95 per adult; 219 reviews at 4.84 overall, with 3.50 on the booking page under our bar of 4.5 · dates and prices ↗
  • Private Saona Island Excursion a private speedboat from $990 per vehicle for up to 6 of up to six; 55 reviews at 4.69 overall, with 3.80 on the booking page under our bar of 4.5 · dates and prices ↗

Close, but not on the list

  • Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar a 9-hour boat day with lunch from $82 per adult; 3,350 reviews at 4.31, under our bar of 4.5 · dates and prices ↗
  • Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana an 8-hour boat day with lunch from $82 per adult; 679 reviews at 4.15, under our bar of 4.5 · dates and prices ↗
  • From Punta Cana: Saona Island & Altos de Chavon Day Trip with Lunch and Open Bar a Saona and Altos de Chavón day from $99 per adult on Wednesdays and Saturdays; 360 reviews at 4.23, under our bar of 4.5 · dates and prices ↗

Good to know

Know before you go

  • Pickup points Your pickup may be at a gate, and departure times aren't hotel pickup times. Follow Lilo's Tours' meeting instructions where hotel lobbies exclude outside companies.
  • Included costs Lunch and drinks are included across the selection, while photos and tips can cost extra. Your ParaViajantes price includes park entry.
  • Ages and limits Your child's age changes the price and eligibility; Visita excludes children under 6. Pregnant travelers can't join Visita or Xcape.
  • Booking and cancellation Most bookings are instant, though El Tour Caribe requires approval after booking. Cancel the other eight tours at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
  • What to bring Bring your swimsuit and a towel from your hotel. Sunscreen and repellent belong in your bag. A hat adds sun cover.
  • Weather and season Bayahibe has drier weather from December to April; Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Leave room in your stay for weather changes.

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People also ask

  • How do you get to Saona Island from Punta Cana?

    Most tours take you by road to Bayahibe, then by boat to Saona. Bia travels' private speedboat day includes resort transfers; the drive from Punta Cana takes about 1 hour. All 4Fun's Bayahibe option doesn't include that drive.

  • Is a Saona Island tour worth it?

    Yes, if you want a full beach day with boat rides and accept the travel time. The Small Group tour by Visita Republica Dominicana suits you if Mano Juan and snorkeling matter. Its 9-hour trip includes breakfast and lunch.

  • How long is the Saona Island tour from Punta Cana?

    The selected Saona trips last 8 to 12 hours, with 8 hours for Bia travels' private speedboat day. Expect 12 hours for Xcape Tours' Saona and Chavón River trip. Your time includes travel, so it isn't all beach time.

  • What is the natural pool on Saona Island?

    The natural pool is the shallow Palmilla sandbank in open sea near Saona. ParaViajantes includes it on the Low Cost tour. You might see starfish there but sightings aren't guaranteed. Don't touch them or lift them from the water.

  • How much is a Saona Island tour?

    Shared tours start from $79 per adult with Best Way Transfer Punta Cana's catamaran and boat tour. Bia travels' private speedboat costs from $155 per adult for 4 or more for at least four adults. El Tour Caribe charges from $2,400 per boat for up to 6.