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Punta Cana ·
Full day

Saona Island.

Out by speedboat from Bayahibe to a white-sand island inside a national park, a Dominican lunch under the palms, open bar, and the way back by catamaran with the music on.

From US$80 per person

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  • 10 hours
  • Speedboat & catamaran
  • Lunch and open bar
  • Hotel pickup

How the day goes

Four moments, and the whole day around them.

01

The speedboat out

From the port of Bayahibe, fast across open Caribbean water, with the coast of the national park going by.

02

Saona

Cotubanamá National Park. White sand, palms leaning over the water, and free time to swim, rest and take the photos.

03

Lunch on the beach

A Dominican lunch under the trees, with the sea in front of you and the open bar close by.

04

The catamaran back

Music, drinks and the afternoon light on the water, all the way back to Bayahibe.

Included

What your island day includes.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Speedboat out, catamaran back
  • Dominican lunch on the island
  • Open bar
  • Natural pool stop
  • Guide and assistance

On the island

What the day looks like.

  • Catamaran under sail on the way back from Saona Island
  • Aerial view of the catamaran crossing turquoise water near Saona Island
  • Guests dancing on the catamaran deck on the way back from Saona Island
  • Turquoise shallows and palm-lined shore at Saona Island
  • Palm trees leaning over the white sand beach at Saona Island
  • Aerial view of the curve of white sand at Saona Island
  • Beach dining area among the palms on Saona Island
  • Tables set for lunch under a palapa beside the beach on Saona Island
  • Lunch tables laid out by the sea on Saona Island
  • Beach bar set up under a palapa on Saona Island
  • Staff serving plated lunch to guests during the Saona Island day
  • Guests in life jackets on the speedboat to Saona Island
  • Speedboat anchored in the shallow turquoise of the natural pool
  • Aerial view of the natural pool with boats in the shallows
  • Shallow turquoise water under a bright Caribbean sky at Saona Island

The crossing, the island and the natural pool

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Filmed on the day

This is what it actually looks like.

Footage from King Black departures to Saona, filmed on the island by the people who were there.

The natural pool
The island, start to finish

Good to know

Before you book.

Age

Adults only, from 18 years old.

Departures

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Hotel pickup from 7:30 in the morning, back around 5:00 in the afternoon: plan it as your whole day.

Bring

Swimwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent and some cash.

Who it suits

Adults ready for a full day of sea, sand and open bar. If you are expecting, Yobi will suggest a calmer plan for you.

Before you write

Questions people ask about Saona.

How long does the Saona day last?
About ten hours, from hotel pickup around 7:30 in the morning to the return around 5:00 in the afternoon. Plan it as your whole day.
Which days does it run?
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Hotel pickup is from 7:30 in the morning, depending on where you are staying. Yobi confirms your exact time by WhatsApp once he knows your hotel.
What does the price include?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the speedboat out and the catamaran back via Bayahibe, a Dominican lunch on the island, open bar, the natural pool stop, and a guide with you all day.
What is the natural pool stop?
A sandbank in the open sea with waist-deep turquoise water, where the starfish live. They are protected, so look and leave them where they are.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and some cash.
Who is this day for?
Adults from 18 years old who are comfortable with a full day on the water. If you are expecting, Yobi will suggest a calmer plan for you.
What language is the day run in?
The guides work in English, Spanish and French, so you are looked after in your own language from the pickup to the drop-off.
What if my plans change?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure and your booking is refundable under the booking terms. Within the last 24 hours, and for no-shows, the booking is final. If the operator calls off the day for weather or sea conditions, we offer you a new date or a refund.
How do I book?
Write to Yobi on WhatsApp at +1 829 730-0503 with the day you want and how many of you there are. He answers his own messages and confirms the pickup time with you.

Yobi answers on WhatsApp and sets the day with you.

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Pick a date

Tell Yobi which day you are free.

How many of you there are, and the name of your hotel. He confirms the pickup time by WhatsApp.

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