Isla saona is a 42 square kilometer Caribbean oasis, off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. Originally named "Adamanay" by the Taino Indians, the island was renamed by Christopher Columbus, during his second voyage to the Americas in 1494. The name, "Saona", commemorated his friend, Michele da Cuneo, from Savona, Italy.
You will be raced to the island in a speed boat that includes a stop in a waist-deep natural swimming pool of transparent waters. You may enjoy a dip and get lucky in spotting some starfish! At Isla saona, you'll have many choices, all the right ones, to make the most of your day trip. Wade in the turquoise waters, visit the open bar, take a nap on a beach lounge chair, play volleyball, indulge in a typical Dominican lunch of chicken, pork, rice, beans, salad, and fruit, or walk the coastline. Take your time and do it all!
Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
6:30 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up is at the hotel main lobby, or specified meeting point depending your location, if you are staying in an apartment we will specify the closest meeting point -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Take the Saona Island Day Trip From Punta cana and be a part of the most popular excursion offered in the Dominican Republic! Considered to be the quintessential tropical beach, here you will find swaying palm trees, bone-white sand, and lapping turquoise waters. On this cruise, you will enjoy an open bar along with a delicious buffet lunch on the island.
Highlights
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Fully narrated tour
- Seasonal offer
- Once-in-a-lifetime experience
- An ideal choice for families
- Romantic experience; perfect for couples
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Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Speed boat and catamaran to Isla Saona
Professional guide
Snacks
Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad, and typical Dominican fare)
Beer, rum, and soft drinks (open bar)
A 30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
3-hours at the Saona Island
Exclusions
Gratuities
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lobster (Available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Note that this tour starts in The Est National Park, La Romana. It takes one hour by bus from any of the Punta Cana Hotels.
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
Traveler Reviews
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Tour was great. I was one of the first few to be picked up and they picked me up at 6:15am. Most tourist were punctual so that helped as well. The island was Amazing. I didn’t like the food their so much but everything else was great.
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The island of Saona is one of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean, however the company you choose to travel with will make a great difference between having great experience to having average experience. Unfortunately Viator attracts companies with bad reputation and our trip reflected that. Pick up and drop off resulted in horrible experience of wasted time and nerves, we didn't get to the island until late afternoon, the island itself wasn't well taken care of, litter everywhere and lack of proper shower facilities, lunch at the island was average at best. Avoid Viator and travel with reputable companies that would make your time and money worth.
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Amazing trip loved the catermeran and speed boat food and drinks very nice also tour guides were very friendly had fun
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very good service on the way to island! only one thing need to work on is let customers know earlier what time they will be picking up from hotel(we called then from hotel, as i didnt receive any email regards time table) staff is so nice over there! drinks are as much as you can drink it lol, food in island was delicious! im kind of that person who is always having upset belly but not here! Island and all trip its really nice! Definetly enjoyed it!
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Highly recommend this trip, we are a family of 5 youngest child is 8 and eldest is 18. Everyone enjoyed the day and the tour guide was excellent, the trip was a 3rd of the price they were trying to charge us at our resort.
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We couldn't ask for any better!!! What a great experience!!! Nice speed boat and catamaran. A very good tourist guide, nice music, good drink and food... Saona Island is a gorgeous place to visit... Everything was excellent!!! My husband and I had an awesome experience. Thank you!!!
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We had an amazingly big experience throughout our day, we visited a natural swimmer ng pool 🏊♀️ n the middle of the sea with crystal clear waters and only waste height. We continued sailing to Saona Island where we had nice food and an open bar. We experienced a little very beach. ( bring footwear for the sea as many shells) had such a night ce time then speed boat back. Transfers were all included . Great memories
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Daddy was out tour guide and he was great. Saona Island by far is the one of the most beautiful island that I have ever visited. The water was so blue!! We stopped at the Natural swimming pool for a good swim. I'll definitely be back.
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Had to climb aboard different boats six times (excluding) at shallow pool on way out. Need a Real dock at port of departure to accommodate all boats. One at Island also would help. Hard to walk over rocks and shells to get to shore. Rest of trip was good. Good food and guide.
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They picked us up from our hotel on time, and then went to pick up other people which we didn't mind. We stopped by a little market for souvenirs and a shot of mamajuana. "Daddy" was our tour guide and he was super fun and kind. The speeboat ride was fast and in no time we were at the sandbar where they serve you rum and coke and the photographer takes pictures and offers them at the end. We went to the island after, and stayed there and relaxed. Everything was just perfect! Would definitely do it again!
