Saona Island timing
How long is the Saona Island tour?
Door-to-door, plan for ~10 hours from Punta Cana / Bávaro hotels. Our Premium 4 Beaches speedboat tour covers ~6 hours on the water across 4 stops: Palmilla Natural Pool (45–60 min), Toro Beach (1 h), Mano Juan fishing village (1.5 h + Dominican buffet lunch), and Canto de la Playa (1 h). You're back at your hotel around 6 p.m.
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Saona Island Premium 4 Beaches Tour
Premium speedboat tour to 4 of Saona's most beautiful beaches — all inclusive.
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Catalina Island Tour
Snorkel the famous wall reef and unwind on a white-sand beach — All Inclusive with open bar & Dominican buffet.
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Party Boat & Snorkeling
3 hours all-inclusive: all-you-can-drink open bar, snorkeling, dolphins and the legendary sandbar pool party.
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Macao Buggy & Cenote Adventure
Off-road buggy ride, private cenote swim & Dominican tastings in the Macao countryside.
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Private Yachts
Half-day, full-day or sunset charters with captain and crew.
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Book on WhatsAppSamaná, Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall
Three of the Dominican Republic's most iconic landscapes in one unforgettable full day from Punta Cana.
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Santo Domingo City Tour: The First City of the Americas
A full day in the UNESCO Colonial Zone — the first European city of the New World, founded in 1498.
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Dominican Adventure Kingdom
Buggies, zipline, horseback, cenote, Taíno culture, Dominican lunch & carnival show — the ultimate all-in-one Punta Cana day.
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Los Ojos Eco Journey
Swim in crystal-clear cenotes inside Punta Cana's protected nature reserve.
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Horseback Beach Riding
Trot along untouched Caribbean shoreline at golden hour.
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Taíno Night Journey
Night buggy, Taíno culture, cenote cave party, Dominican dinner & carnival show — one unforgettable evening.
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Quick comparison
| 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 → |
FAQ
Common questions
What time does Saona tour start?+
Hotel pickup 6:45–7:30 a.m. from Punta Cana/Bávaro; 8:00–8:30 a.m. from Bayahibe/La Romana. Exact time depends on hotel zone.
What time do you get back?+
Punta Cana hotels: approx. 6:00 p.m. Bayahibe: approx. 4:30 p.m. — you can still make dinner reservations.
How long on the water across all 4 stops?+
About 6 hours of boat and beach time: 45–60 min at Palmilla Natural Pool, 1 h Toro Beach, 1.5 h Mano Juan (with lunch), 1 h Canto de la Playa.
Is there a shorter Saona option?+
Departing direct from Bayahibe saves 2 h of road transfer. Same 4-stop on-water program, total ~8 h door-to-door.
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