Saona Island by Catamaran & Speedboat
Saona by Catamaran: speedboat and catamaran, animation on board and lunch in front of the sea. The festive option to get to know the Dominican Caribbean. 🛥️
Excursion Saona Island by Catamaran & Speedboat
Destiny Caribbean Tours




🚢 Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran from Punta Cana
🌴 The classic Caribbean experience - Saona Island on Catamaran 🌊
Navigate to Saona Island in an excursion that combines adventure, Caribbean scenery and festive atmosphereDeparture by speedboat, stop at Playa Abanico and the natural pools with starfish, and return by catamaran with animation and music on board.
The ideal choice for groups of friends, couples and travelers looking to enjoy Saona. with a festive touch, without complications and all-inclusive.
What does it include?
What does your Saona Island Catamaran tour include?
🛥️ Maritime transportation
- 🚤 Speedboat on the outward or return trip
- 🛳️ Catamaran on the outward or return journey, with onboard entertainment and music
The direction of each trip (boat in the morning or catamaran in the afternoon, or vice versa) may vary according to the day's schedule. The entertainment and music always take place on the catamaran..
🏝️ Destinations you visit
- 🏖️ Abanico Beach: rest stop with white sand and crystalline waters
- ⭐ Natural pools: stop in the bathing area to observe starfish in their natural habitat
🍽️ Food and beverage
- 🥘 Buffet lunch typical dominican in a beachfront restaurant
- 🍹 National beverages (Brugal Rum / Barceló)
- 🥤 Soft drinks, water and non-alcoholic beverages
👨🌾 Services
- 🚐 Ground transportation round trip from selected hotels
- 🎫 National Park entrance fees
- 👨🌾 Trained national guide throughout the tour
- 🦺 Life jackets available on vessels
Why choose Saona Island by Catamaran with Destiny Caribbean Tours?
Why choose the Saona Island Catamaran tour with Destiny Caribbean Tours?
- 🤝 Direct operation, without intermediaries: We manage the excursion with our own team, without external agencies. Clear communication, structured confirmation and personalized follow-up from the booking.
- 🛥️ The best of two boats in one day: speedboat to arrive without waiting + catamaran with animation, music and festive atmosphere on board during one of the trips.
- 🍽️ All inclusive, no surprise expenses: oceanfront buffet lunch, national drinks (Ron Brugal / Barceló), soft drinks, National Park fees and transportation from selected hotels.
- 📅 Available every day from Monday to Sunday, to fit in with your vacation dates.
- 💃 Social and lively atmosphere: ideal for groups of friends, couples and travelers looking to enjoy Saona with music, entertainment and company on board the catamaran.
- ⭐ Endorsed by more than 1,000 real reviews: +500 on TripAdvisor and +1,000 on Google, with average rating above 4.5 stars. Operator verified by Trustindex.
- 🏆 Backed trajectory: more than 15 years in the industry and thousands of customers served, based on organization, punctuality and clarity in every detail.
Considerations
⚠️ Important Considerations - Read before booking
🚫 Safety restrictions
- 🤰 Not suitable for pregnant women
- 🦴 Not recommended for people with. severe back, hip or knee problems
- ♿ Not wheelchair accessible or with very limited mobility
- 👣 The excursion requires. walking on sand and getting on/off the boat
👨👩👧👦 Allowable ages
- 👶 Infants (0-2 years): free
- 🧒 Children (3-10 years old): reduced rate
- 👦 Adults (11+ years): standard rate
🎒 Baggage policy
- 🚫 No luggage or suitcases are allowed. Only small bags or backpacks for personal belongings.
- 💎 Avoid carrying valuables, jewelry, large sums of money, passports and important documents.
⚠️ Important: if you show up with unallowed baggage, the team may deny boarding due to space and security constraints. The company is not responsible for for loss or damage of personal belongings during the excursion.
💰 Prices - Saône by Catamaran
Prices are per person and vary according to age:
- 👦 Adults (11+ years): 70 USD
- 🧒 Children (3-10 years old): 40 USD
- 👶 Infants (0-2 years): free of charge!
✅ All included in your price:
- 🛥️ Maritime transportation: speedboat + catamaran with on-board entertainment
- 🚐 Ground transportation round trip from selected hotels
- 🍽️ Dominican buffet lunch in a beachfront restaurant
- 🍹 National beverages (Ron Brugal / Barceló), soft drinks and water
- 👨🌾 Trained national guide
- 🎫 National Park entrance fees
- 🦺 Life jackets available on the vessels
💳 Payment methods:
- 💳 Credit or debit card: secure online payment
- 🔗 Payment link: we send you a secure link by WhatsApp
- 💵 25% minimum deposit to confirm your reservation
📍 Important: some zones outside the selected area (including Santo Domingo) may have a transportation surcharge. Check your location at the time of booking.
🌟 Backed by years of experience and thousands of satisfied customers.
More of 1,000 real reviews on Google and more than 500 on TripAdvisor endorse our commitment to organization, punctuality and customer service. 😊
Playa Catuano - A paradise in Saona Island
🏖️ Playa Abanico: the main stop of the tour
The tour includes a stop at Abanico Beach, one of the beaches in Isla Saona with white sand and crystal clear waters characteristics of the Caribbean.
🌴 What you'll find here:
- 🏖️ White sand and turquoise waters with a Caribbean hue
- 🌊 Calm waters to get into the sea and relax on the shore
- 🍽️ Dominican buffet lunch in a beachfront restaurant
- 📸 Natural landscape ideal for photographs of the Caribbean
It is the rest stop of the day, designed for you to enjoy the sea, lunch and the animation of the tour before continuing to the natural pools.

FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)
Do I need to know how to swim to participate?
It is not necessary. The tour is designed to be enjoyed by swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
🌊 Why?
- 🦺 Life jackets available on all vessels
- 🏖️ Abanico Beach: calm waters to enter the sea and relax on the shore
- ⭐ Natural pools: swimming area with medium depth where you will be able to observe the starfish (you can wear a vest if you prefer).
- 🛥️ Large catamaran for those who prefer to enjoy the scenery and the entertainment on board without going into the water
💡 Good to know: although the excursion is suitable for non-swimmers, we recommend you always wear a life jacket if you are unsafe in the water and stay in areas visible from the boat. The activity in the water is under your own responsibility.
What clothes and accessories should I wear?
To make the most of your day in the Caribbean, we recommend you to bring:
👙 Essential clothing
- 🩱 Swimsuit
- 👕 Lightweight and comfortable clothing (shorts, cotton t-shirt)
- 👗 Pareo or beach dress to cover you
- 👟 Comfortable sandals that can get wet
- 👚 Extra change of dry clothes for the return
☀️ Sun protection
- 🧴 Biodegradable sunscreen (protects the marine ecosystem)
- 🕶️ Sunglasses
- 🧢 Hat or cap to protect you from the Caribbean sun
🎒 Useful accessories
- 🏖️ Towel (indispensable)
- 📸 Waterproof camera or waterproof case
- 💰 Cash for extra purchases, gratuities or additional packages
⚠️ Baggage restrictions:
- No luggage or suitcases are allowed. Only small bags or backpacks for personal items.
- If you show up with unallowed baggage, the team may deny boarding for space and security constraints.
- Avoid carrying valuables, The company has no jewelry, passports, passports or important documents. The company is not responsible for for loss or damage.
Is lunch included?
Yes, fully included. Your daytime feeding is covered:
- 🥘 Buffet lunch typical dominican in a beachfront restaurant
- 🍍 Tropical fruits
- 🍹 National beverages (Brugal Rum / Barceló)
- 🥤 Soft drinks, water and non-alcoholic beverages
💡 Do you have any dietary restrictions? Contact us at at the time of booking to check the availability of adapted options. We cannot guarantee strict diets (celiac, vegan) or absence of cross-contamination in buffet format - if you have a serious medical condition, please consult us in advance for advice.
How long is the tour?
The tour is an experience of full day, from the moment you leave the hotel until you return.
📅 Approximate time of day:
- 🏨 Pick up at hotels in Punta Cana: starting at 7:00 a.m.
- 🏨 Pick up in Bayahibe: starting at 9:00 a.m.
- 🛥️ Tour departure: 9:30 a.m. approx.
- ⚓ Return to port: 5:00 p.m. approx.
- 🏨 Arrival at hotels: between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
📲 Confirmation of schedule: exact pick-up time is confirmed the day before, between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
⏳ Time at stops.
During the day you will enjoy Abanico Beach, the natural pools with starfish, lunch in front of the sea and catamaran sailing with entertainment on board, distributed throughout the day according to the operational planning of the day.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, it is suitable for families, The tour is a very interesting, although with some important considerations about the style of this tour.
✅ Recommended for:
- 👶 Infants (0-2 years) and children from 3 years old
- 👴 Older people in good physical condition
- 👨👩👧👦 Families and groups looking for a day at sea with a lively atmosphere
- 💃 Groups of friends and couples who enjoy a more social tour
🎉 Important about the tour environment:
This is a tour with entertainment, music and drinks on board the catamaran, with a more festive atmosphere than other Saona tours. If you are traveling with small children or are looking for a quieter experience, see if this style fits your expectations, or consider our other Saona tours (VIP 3 Beaches or Saona + Chavon River).
🚫 Not recommended for:
- 🤰 Pregnant women
- 🦴 Persons with severe back, hip or knee problems
- ♿ People in a wheelchair or with very limited mobility
🦺 Water safety: there is life jackets available on the boats. We recommend its use for small children and people with little security in the water, especially during the stop in the natural pools.
How do I book and pay for the tour?
You have several options to secure your place:
📞 Ways to book
- 🌐 Directly on our website - online booking 24/7
- 💬 WhatsApp - direct contact with our team
💳 Accepted payment methods
- 💳 Credit or debit card - secure online payment
- 🔗 Payment link - we send you a secure link via WhatsApp
📅 Reservation policy
- 📆 Minimum anticipation: 1 day in advance (same day reservations are not accepted)
- 💵 25% minimum deposit to confirm your reservation
- ✅ Mandatory confirmation the previous day before 5:00 p.m. (if you do not confirm, you will not be able to participate)
- 🔄 Reprogramming: only until 5:00 p.m. of the previous day.
❌ Cancellation policy
- Cancellation with notice before 5:00 p.m. of the previous day: reimbursement of the 75% (25% non-refundable)
- No-show or late cancellation: without reimbursement. Applies also for partial absences of the group.
💡 Recommendation: book several days in advance, especially in high season. The excursion has limited spaces per boat and is usually sold out on weekends.
What happens if the weather is not favorable?
The tour runs normally even with light rains. However, if the weather or sea conditions are not favorable for sailing, we will contact you to offer you:
- 📅 Reprogramming for another available date
- 💰 Full refund of the amount paid
🛟 Safety is our priority. The final decision on departure is in the hands of the captain and the maritime authorities, always prioritizing the welfare of the passengers.
📲 When will we let you know? We will contact you during the mandatory confirmation the night before (between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.) if there are changes due to weather.
⚠️ Important: this policy applies only when the company cancels for safety reasons. Cancellations made by the customer are governed by the specific cancellation policy (75% refund if notice is given before 5:00 p.m. the day before).
Is pick-up available at my hotel?
Yes. We include round trip transportation from selected hotels.
🏨 Collection zones included:
- Selected hotels in Punta Cana: pick up at 7:00 a.m.
- Hotels in Bayahibe: pick up from 9:00 a.m.
📍 Important: hotels outside the selected area (including Santo Domingo) may have a transportation surcharge. Check your location at the time of booking.
📲 Confirmation of the exact time: we will notify you the day before between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. along with the mandatory tour confirmation.
💡 Tip: when booking, mention the exact name of your hotel to check the availability of pick-up and if any surcharge applies.