Is excursions from Occidental Caribe included in all-inclusive resort packages?

Not included. The resort can book excursions from Occidental Caribe for you but at 30–50% over the operator's real price. Same boat, same captain, just inflated.

How far in advance should I book excursions from Occidental Caribe?

For excursions from Occidental Caribe: 2–3 days in winter peak, 1 day in shoulder season, same-day often works May–Sep. Tell us your window and we'll be honest about availability.

What's the cancellation policy for excursions from Occidental Caribe?

Excursions from Occidental Caribe cancellations are free up to 24 h before lobby pickup. If we cancel for weather, you keep the option to rebook any future date with no fees.

How much does excursions from Occidental Caribe cost vs. booking at the resort?

Expect to pay 30–50% less on excursions from Occidental Caribe versus the lobby kiosk. The savings come from removing 2–3 layers of commission, not from cutting corners on the boat itself.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes — pickup and drop-off at the resort guests entrance are part of the flat excursions from Occidental Caribe price, from Bávaro out to Uvero Alto.

Cash USD/DOP on the day is the default for excursions from Occidental Caribe, but card and transfer also work. No deposit required for most excursions from Occidental Caribe bookings.

Book excursions from Occidental Caribe via WhatsApp in three short messages — your basics, our quote, your confirmation. No prepayment, no card on file.

Do you offer private options?

Yes — private excursions from Occidental Caribe exists for resort guests who want their own boat, van or guide. Ask on WhatsApp and we'll quote shared and private side by side.

Which excursion is best for Occidental Caribe guests?

For couples and small groups staying at Occidental Caribe, the shortlist is: Saona Island for the postcard beach day, the Cabeza de Toro catamaran for sunset, Macao Beach buggies for an adrenaline morning, and Catalina Island for the snorkel wall. All include lobby pickup, bilingual guide and lunch where applicable.

Can you pick us up at the Occidental Caribe lobby?

Yes — door-to-door pickup at the main Occidental Caribe lobby is included in every excursion price. We carry the security pass for Occidental Caribe, so the van comes straight to the porte-cochère without looping the inner resort.

Are tours cheaper than booking at the Occidental Caribe resort desk?

Yes — typically 30–45% cheaper. Resort desks resell the same Saona, catamaran and buggy product with a commission stack. We sell direct on WhatsApp at the operator's flat per-person price, with the same boats and the same guides.

What time does the Saona Island tour leave Occidental Caribe?

Lobby pickup at Occidental Caribe is 06:45 for the 7:00 AM boat from Bayahíbe. Back at Occidental Caribe around 6:00 PM. We coordinate the pickup time when you book on WhatsApp.

Do you offer private and VIP upgrades from Occidental Caribe?

Yes. We run private Saona speedboat charters, luxury catamaran charters out of Cabeza de Toro, VIP party-boat upgrades and full-day private yachts out of Cap Cana Marina — all with the same Occidental Caribe lobby pickup and zero resort-desk markup.

Is the Macao buggy tour from Occidental Caribe kid-friendly?

Drivers must be 18+ with a license; passengers from 8 years old. The 4-hour circuit is dusty but not technical, with a cenote swim and a cigar/coffee/cacao stop at a typical Dominican home. Easy add-on for guests at Occidental Caribe who want one adrenaline morning.

Can we book multiple excursions from Occidental Caribe in one week?

Yes — most Occidental Caribe guests stack 2–4 excursions: classic mix is Saona Day 2, buggy Day 4, sunset catamaran Day 5. We schedule pickups so you have at least one full pool day at Occidental Caribe between long tours.

How do we pay — at the Occidental Caribe desk or online?

Neither. You pay on the day in cash (USD/EUR/DOP) or by card via a WhatsApp invoice link. No deposit, no resort-desk commission, no surprises. Occidental Caribe doesn't see the booking.

What if the weather cancels our tour from Occidental Caribe?

Captains cancel for safety only — wind > 25 kn or rough sea. Full refund or free reschedule to any day during your stay at Occidental Caribe. Decision is made by 7:00 AM and we WhatsApp you immediately.

Hotel guide

Best Excursions & Tours from Occidental Caribe — Punta Cana 2026

Name: cana.tours
Address: Bávaro, La Altagracia, DO
Price range: $$

Every excursion we run from Occidental Caribe — Saona Island, catamarans, buggy & private upgrades, with lobby pickup ~12 min from Cabeza de Toro.

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Bávaro Transfer: ~12 min Pickup at Occidental Caribe

Updated Juni 2026

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FromSaona Island Premium 4 Beaches Tour$120·Party Boat & Snorkeling$75·Macao Buggy & Cenote Adventure$55·Catalina Island Tour$99

Hotel pickup

Hotel Pickup & Transfer Times

Every excursion includes complimentary pickup directly from the lobby of Occidental Caribe. Your exact pickup time is confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before your tour. Simply wait in your hotel lobby and we'll take care of the rest.

Occidental Caribe

Party Boat & Catamaran10–20 min
Dominican Adventure10–20 min
Los Ojos Eco Journey10–20 min
Horseback Riding10–20 min
Taíno Night Journey10–20 min
Private Yacht Charter10–20 min
Private Catamaran Charter10–20 min
Buggy Adventure10–25 min
Samaná Adventure~1 h 20 min
Saona Island~90 min
Catalina Island Tour~90 min
Santo Domingo City Tour2 h – 2 h 30 min

Tour	Typical transfer from your hotel
Party Boat & Catamaran	10–20 min
Dominican Adventure	10–20 min
Los Ojos Eco Journey	10–20 min
Horseback Riding	10–20 min
Taíno Night Journey	10–20 min
Private Yacht Charter	10–20 min
Private Catamaran Charter	10–20 min
Buggy Adventure	10–25 min
Samaná Adventure	~1 h 20 min
Saona Island	~90 min
Catalina Island Tour	~90 min
Santo Domingo City Tour	2 h – 2 h 30 min

All transfers are organized by Cana Tours. You don't need to arrange transportation or find the departure point yourself. Longer transfers are completely normal because some excursions depart from different regions of the Dominican Republic.

Where each tour departs from: Saona Island and Catalina Island tours depart from Bayahibe. Party Boat and Private Catamaran excursions depart from Bávaro. Horseback Riding and Los Ojos Eco Journey depart from Punta Cana Resort. Private Yacht Charters depart from Cap Cana Marina. Buggy Adventures, Taíno Night Journey and Dominican Adventure depart from Macao. Samaná Adventure departs from Miches with a catamaran.

A full day in the UNESCO Colonial Zone — the first European city of the New World, founded in 1498.

$80 / person · $50 / child

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Compare the main excursions

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Tour	From (USD)	Duration	Check availability
Private Yachts	Price on request tailored quote	4–8 hours	Check availability	View →
Private Catamarans	Price on request tailored quote	4–8 hours	Check availability	View →
Saona Island Premium 4 Beaches Tour	$120	8 hours	Check availability	View →
Macao Buggy & Cenote Adventure	$55	4 hours	Check availability	View →
Party Boat & Snorkeling	$75	3 hours	Check availability	View →
Catalina Island Tour	$99	8 hours	Check availability	View →
Samaná, Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall	$120	13 hours	Check availability	View →
Santo Domingo City Tour: The First City of the Americas	$80	11 hours	Check availability	View →
Dominican Adventure Kingdom	$129	8 hours	Check availability	View →
Los Ojos Eco Journey	$90	4 hours	Check availability	View →
Horseback Beach Riding	$65	2 hours	Check availability	View →
Taíno Night Journey	$139	5.5 hours	Check availability	View →

Hotel guide

Why these tours are perfect for guests at Occidental Caribe

Occidental Caribe sits in Bávaro, which puts you ~12 min from Cabeza de Toro (catamarans, snorkel and sunset cruises) and ~12 min from the Macao buggy ranches. That's why the four tours on this page are the ones we actually book for guests staying here — they fit the geography, not a generic Punta Cana template.

Value all-inclusive on the Arena Gorda end of Bávaro — straightforward, family-friendly and one of the easier hotels to organise group excursions from.

For couples and small groups, the right play is to spread the heavy days (Saona = 11 hours door-to-door, Catalina = 9 hours) and keep at least one full pool day at Occidental Caribe between them. Buggies and the Cabeza de Toro catamaran are half-day; both pair well with a casino night, spa morning or a long beach lunch at Occidental Caribe.

How to book

How to book excursions from Occidental Caribe in 4 steps

1
Message us on WhatsApp
Tell us you stay at Occidental Caribe, your dates and group size. We reply in under 5 minutes.
2
Confirm tours & pickup
We send a written quote with the exact lobby pickup time the day before — no resort-desk markup.
3
Get picked up at your lobby
Our driver meets you at the Occidental Caribe main lobby in an air-conditioned van — no taxi search.
4
Pay after the tour
Cash USD/EUR or card on return. No prepayment. Full refund if we cancel for weather.

VIP

VIP & Private upgrades from Occidental Caribe

Skip the group boat. Private speedboat to Saona, luxury catamaran charter, VIP party boat or a full-day private yacht out of Cap Cana — same lobby pickup, zero resort-desk markup.

Signature charter

Private Yacht Charter

Full-day private yacht with crew, premium open bar and Saona / Palmilla / Catalina stops — your group only, lobby pickup, no shared deck.

Explore charter

Signature charter

Private Catamaran Charter

Whole-boat catamaran for your group: snorkel reef, natural pool, sunset cruise — flexible itinerary, premium bar, kids welcome.

Explore charter

Buying guide

Private Yacht vs Private Catamaran in Punta Cana — read the 2026 comparison

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Insider tips for Occidental Caribe

1Lobby pickup runs 06:45 for Saona days — be downstairs 5 min early; we already cleared security so the van doesn't loop the inner resort.
2Occidental Caribe is 12 min from the buggy ranch in Macao and ~12 min from Cabeza de Toro — easy to stack a buggy morning + catamaran sunset on the same day.
3Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag and US$ small bills for the souvenir stops on Saona (Mano Juan & Canto de la Playa).
4Pay in cash USD/EUR/DOP or by card on WhatsApp invoice — no deposit charged at the resort desk, so the resort takes zero commission.
5Best months for clear catamaran water: Dec–Apr. May/June get the seaweed swell — switch to buggy + cenote those weeks.

What other guests at Occidental Caribe say

Booked the Saona day from the Occidental Caribe lobby — saved $180 vs the resort desk. Pickup was on time, the speedboat was new, and Mano Juan was every bit as good as the photos.

Sarah & Mike

🇺🇸 USA · stayed at Occidental Caribe

Cabeza de Toro catamaran sunset was the highlight of our week. The van was at the Occidental Caribe porte-cochère exactly when promised. Open bar, great music, no group-tour chaos.

Lucas

🇩🇪 Germany · honeymoon at Occidental Caribe

Macao buggy in the morning, pool at Occidental Caribe in the afternoon. Kids loved the cenote. Bilingual guide spoke perfect French — easiest excursion booking ever.

Anna

🇫🇷 France · family of 4 at Occidental Caribe

Resort guide

Everything you can book from this hotel

Curated by category — every excursion, transfer and VIP service we run from your resort lobby.

Saona Island

Saona Island Tour From Occidental Caribe

Catalina Island

Catalina Island Tour From Occidental Caribe

Catamaran

Party Boat

Yacht

Private Yacht Charter From Occidental Caribe

Buggy / ATV

Horseback

Horseback Beach Riding From Occidental Caribe

Fishing

Fishing Charters From Occidental Caribe

Romance & Couples

VIP & Luxury

Concierge

Golf Concierge From Occidental Caribe

Things to Do & Tours

FAQ

From Occidental Caribe in Bávaro we drive ~12 min to Cabeza de Toro for catamaran and snorkel tours, ~12 min to the buggy ranch in Macao, and ~2h15 to Bayahíbe for Saona and Catalina day-trips. Pickup is at the main lobby porte-cochère.

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