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Saona Island (Isla Saona)
Saona Island (Isla Saona)

Saona Island (Isla Saona)

Cotubanamá National Park

The Basics

Set sail across the Caribbean Sea on a speedboat or catamaran cruise to Saona Island to spend a day swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing at the island's beaches and lagoons. Full-day Saona Island tours run from Punta Cana, La Romana, Bayahibe Beach, and Santo Domingo, and often include visits to mainland sights such as Altos de Chavon. Alternatively, arrive in style on a private helicopter to enjoy spectacular views along the island's southern coast.

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Saona Island Paradise From Punta Cana
Saona Island Paradise From Punta Cana
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HK$547.12 per adult
Traveler Favorite
Wedding Anniversary celebration
Loved every second at Saona Island 🏝 the view is breathtaking will most definitely visit this place every time I come to Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Latosha_H, Jul 2022
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Recent reviews from experiences in La Romana

star-5
Quetzal Rocks!
isaac_p, May 2022
Quetzal Catamaran Cruise Prestige to Saona Island
Great staff! Great food! The Captain and the tour guide were outstanding! The boat was clean and the water was blue! Very professional and only for upscale crowd
star-5
Best island excursion
Carolyn_D, Mar 2022
Full-Day Small-Group Saona Island Tour
Melvin is so personable. He gives history of the Dominican Republic and the places you're visiting. Great places/beaches. Melvin makes the food and juices provided. He also ensures your safety and to avoid the crowds. The people that work with Melvin are wonderful as well. 100% recommend.
star-5
Saona Island, A must see Island when visiting DR. Best Trip!
laworuns, Aug 2022
Full Day Saona Island Excursion Tour From Punta Cana
Best trip to the island with family and friends. The catamaran ride to the island was filled with music and fun. We really love the stop at the natural pool. Our tour guide JOSE TAVAREZ is the best. He took care of us and treated us like family. The bus driver was extremely careful and we all love that. The only thing is that we only spent 2 1/2 hours on the Island. Overall great experience.
star-5
Benjamin Family Tour
Emma_C, Aug 2022
Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar Included
Beautiful beach, crystal clear water. The natural pool was an experience not too be missed. Bbq on the beach was really good. Great trip for a family or group of friends. Be prepared for a long bus journey but it is definitely worth it
star-5
Island Excursion: Long Day
Tyler_G, Aug 2022
Full Day Saona Island Excursion Tour From Punta Cana
It’s a long day! We got picked up at 7am and didn’t get back until 7pm, however it’s a fun excursion. The catamaran boat was filled with music and drinks and lunch at the island was great. If you have the time, this is a great excursion.
star-5
Best excursion in Punta Cana
mariana_s, Aug 2022
Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar Included
Amazing adventure filled with a great boat ride definitely a must do when in Punta CanaBest trip in Punta Cana. Friendly people amazing Buffet and an amazing island.
star-5
The Quetzal was wonderful!!
Legare_B, Aug 2022
Quetzal Catamaran Cruise Prestige to Saona Island
Wow where do I start!? This was the most memorable day for me and my family on our DR vacation. Lola and the crew on the magnificent Quetzal were fabulous! Kind, knowledgeable, so friendly, laid back, accommodating, I could go on and on! The food was spectacular, the itinerary was perfect, the catamaran was beautiful. And if you want to experience “true paradise”, then Saona Island is the place!! Memories made for a lifetime! Thank you Quetzal!
star-4
Vacation in DR
Carol_J, Jul 2022
Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Pickup
Could have mentioned how long bus ride was from Punta Cana and how many transfers were involved. Ok trip.
star-5
Amazing beaches!
Maria_P, Jul 2022
Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Pickup
Amazing tour!! Completely worthy the money. We went in catamaran and arrived to saona island, everything was included, we had lunch at the amazing beach and then the best part was the natural swimming pool. the guide was really good, he spoke english and spanish and gave good instructions.
star-5
UNREAL
Teresa_H, Jul 2022
Full-Day Small-Group Saona Island Tour
The best excursion I have ever been on! This place is unreal , pictures do not do it justice !! Natalie was awesome ! I loved the turtle conservation aspect as well. You HAVE to do this while in the DR
star-5
Excellent
Maitri_S, Jul 2022
Full-Day Excursion in Saona Island
Catamaran ride was great. Whole atmosphere was just great. Beautiful white sandy beach food and drink. Also, natural pool was just as beautiful.
star-4
Great trip to Saona island
Kevin_P, Jul 2022
Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat (Full Day)
Had a great trip. The island and pictures were great we were treated great. Trip to the boats was a little drawn out but all and all would recommend to everyone. The beach is beautiful
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Be sure to take everything you need as there are no shops on the island. Sunscreen, a swimsuit, and a sunhat are essentials.

  • Bring cash if you want to purchase food or drinks from beach bars and kiosks—most do not accept cards.

  • There is no Wi-Fi on the island.

  • Many passenger ferries and private boats to Saona Island are wheelchair accessible, but it's best to check with the operator in advance.

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How to Get There

Saona Island is located at the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic, and is only reachable by boat. The closest mainland town is Bayahibe. From there, Saona Island is 40 minutes away by speedboat, or two hours away on a leisurely catamaran cruise.

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When to Get There

The most popular time to visit Saona Island is during the dry summer months from December through February, and resorts can fill up quickly during the this time. Thanks to the mild Caribbean climate, it's possible to visit year-round, but while off-season visitors can benefit from reduced prices, boat tours can be canceled due to rough weather during hurricane season from August through November.

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Exploring Saona Island

After visiting the village of Mano Juan, exploring Cotubanamá Cave, and strolling the pristine Canto de la Playa beach, take a dip at a natural pool filled with giant starfish or swim and snorkel at Palmilla Beach. The island has plenty of offshore wonders too—look out for bottlenose dolphins, turtles, manatees, and whales as you cruise around the coast.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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