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Pure relaxation awaits on this trip to Saona Island. If you're looking for that perfect Insta-ready escapade, you've found it. Saona is a textbook tropical daydream of an island, swathed in exotic flora and fringed with swaying palm trees, powder white sands and endless blue-green waters. You'll reach the island in a combination of catamaran and fast boat, with an outbound snorkel stop.
Ramon, one of our expert guides, says "we work hard to protect our pristine environment and all the species that make it so special. We were the first country to protect manatees by law, and we have a turtle conservation programme here on Saona, too." The island and surrounding sea are of such importance for their biodiversity that they're protected as a national park.
You'll set sail from Bayahibe into the sun-splashed seas surrounding Cotubanama National Park. Along the way, you'll stop to swim or snorkel among shoals of tropical fish at a shallow pool formed by sandbanks in the middle of the sea. Once you arrive at Saona, you'll have plenty of time to soak up those dazzling vistas and snap lots of photos. Perhaps you'll take a barefoot stroll along the one-kilometre-long private beach, or maybe you'd prefer simply relaxing with a cocktail. Although Saona is one of the country's most-visited areas, there's an exclusive beach area reserved just for you. Another highlight is the surf'n'turf lunch at a beachfront restaurant. And don't worry about getting thirsty – all your drinks are included.
Based on 124 reviews from verified customers
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Staff
4.5/5
Service
4.5/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.5/5
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - April 2025Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Beautiful island, gorgeous seas, plenty of food and drink and sunshine. Our guide for the day Danny was excellent. Would do again and definitely recom ...
H
From United States of America - April 2025Traveled with a group of friends
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Walking back to the bus before heading back to the hotel was really overwhelming and wasn’t much structure as to finding it but other than that a beau ...
James Howell
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled with family
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
For some reason it was cheaper to buy the experience on the app than through your rep at the hotel.
John B
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
55 - 64 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
Cramped speedboat journey out and type of music
CW
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We really enjoyed the catarmaran and the friendliness of the staff on the two water crossings. The island was beautiful and the swim in the lagoon a f ...
Joy
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Poor
Overall rated2/5
Harbour area dodgy, wouldn’t have liked to be alone Boat broke Hours on a boat trying to recoup time. Was too long on the boat itself - needed a speed ...