Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island with Natural Pool Visit and Lunch
by Dominican Tours Punta Cana
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This full-day boat tour from Punta Cana lasts about 10 and a half hours and includes transportation by shared bus, speedboat, and catamaran. The tour starts with a group pickup and a 30-minute gathering at a craft shop in Bavaro, where guests can find souvenirs such as Mama Juana and national cigars. After a brief stop at Petromovil Bávaro Gas Station to pick up additional passengers, the group travels to Bayahibe to board the boat to Saona Island. The cruise includes a 40-minute stop at the natural pool near Playa Palmilla, located 200 to 300 meters from the beach. The water reaches knee to waist depth, allowing swimmers to move alongside a coral terrace that separates the pool from open sea. Around 800 meters of clear water and starfish can be observed in this area. After the natural pool, the boat continues to Saona Island, where guests spend about three hours. Visitors can relax among the palm trees and enjoy the island’s calm atmosphere. The return trip to Bayahibe port lasts about one hour and is made by catamaran or speedboat, featuring onboard entertainment and a party atmosphere led by the staff. Lunch is included during the tour, along with national rum drinks (beer is not included). A professional guide accompanies the group throughout the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided, but pickups in Veron Pueblo Bavaro and Cap Cana are not included and incur an additional charge. Towels, tips, photos, and certain alcoholic beverages are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bavaro
The meeting point is at the Walk Mart Craft Gift Shop, where guests can browse souvenirs such as Mama Juana, hand-painted pictures, national beers, and cigars. This stop lasts about 30 minutes and serves as a gathering place for guests arriving from various hotels. Shopping is optional.
30 min
Punta Cana
At the Petromovil Bávaro Gas Station, guests traveling from Cap Cana and Cabeza de Toro join the group. This stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Punta Cana
The group departs for Bayahibe, where the boat embarkation for Saona Island begins. This transfer takes about 50 minutes.
50 min
Palmilla
A 40-minute stop is made at the natural pool near Playa Palmilla, about 200 to 300 meters from the shoreline. The water depth ranges from knee to waist height, allowing guests to swim alongside a large coral terrace that separates the pool from the open sea.
40 min
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours
The boat continues onward towards Saona Island after the natural pool stop. This segment lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Isla Saona
Guests spend around three hours on Saona Island, where they can enjoy the calm surroundings, fresh air, and palm trees. The island is noted for its natural beauty.
180 min
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours
The return to Bayahibe port takes about one hour and is made by catamaran, featuring onboard entertainment and a party atmosphere provided by the staff. The return trip may also be by speedboat.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island with Natural Pool Visit and Lunch
by Dominican Tours Punta Cana
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$150Overview
This full-day boat tour from Punta Cana lasts about 10 and a half hours and includes transportation by shared bus, speedboat, and catamaran. The tour starts with a group pickup and a 30-minute gathering at a craft shop in Bavaro, where guests can find souvenirs such as Mama Juana and national cigars. After a brief stop at Petromovil Bávaro Gas Station to pick up additional passengers, the group travels to Bayahibe to board the boat to Saona Island. The cruise includes a 40-minute stop at the natural pool near Playa Palmilla, located 200 to 300 meters from the beach. The water reaches knee to waist depth, allowing swimmers to move alongside a coral terrace that separates the pool from open sea. Around 800 meters of clear water and starfish can be observed in this area. After the natural pool, the boat continues to Saona Island, where guests spend about three hours. Visitors can relax among the palm trees and enjoy the island’s calm atmosphere. The return trip to Bayahibe port lasts about one hour and is made by catamaran or speedboat, featuring onboard entertainment and a party atmosphere led by the staff. Lunch is included during the tour, along with national rum drinks (beer is not included). A professional guide accompanies the group throughout the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided, but pickups in Veron Pueblo Bavaro and Cap Cana are not included and incur an additional charge. Towels, tips, photos, and certain alcoholic beverages are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bavaro
The meeting point is at the Walk Mart Craft Gift Shop, where guests can browse souvenirs such as Mama Juana, hand-painted pictures, national beers, and cigars. This stop lasts about 30 minutes and serves as a gathering place for guests arriving from various hotels. Shopping is optional.
30 min
Punta Cana
At the Petromovil Bávaro Gas Station, guests traveling from Cap Cana and Cabeza de Toro join the group. This stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Punta Cana
The group departs for Bayahibe, where the boat embarkation for Saona Island begins. This transfer takes about 50 minutes.
50 min
Palmilla
A 40-minute stop is made at the natural pool near Playa Palmilla, about 200 to 300 meters from the shoreline. The water depth ranges from knee to waist height, allowing guests to swim alongside a large coral terrace that separates the pool from the open sea.
40 min
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours
The boat continues onward towards Saona Island after the natural pool stop. This segment lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Isla Saona
Guests spend around three hours on Saona Island, where they can enjoy the calm surroundings, fresh air, and palm trees. The island is noted for its natural beauty.
180 min
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours
The return to Bayahibe port takes about one hour and is made by catamaran, featuring onboard entertainment and a party atmosphere provided by the staff. The return trip may also be by speedboat.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.