Saona Island · From Bávaro
Saona Island tour from Iberostar Grand Bávaro
Door-to-door pickup at the Iberostar Grand Bávaro lobby, about 2h to Bayahíbe marina, full-day catamaran + speedboat combo with natural pool, lunch and open bar — back at the resort by sunset.
Overview
Our full-day Saona Island tour from Iberostar Grand Bávaro is the Caribbean classic done right: speedboat across the Catuano channel to the Palmilla natural pool (knee-deep turquoise, starfish on the sand), then a catamaran with open bar to Saona's white-sand beach for a Dominican lunch buffet. Pickup at 7:05 AM at the Iberostar Grand Bávaro lobby in Bávaro, about 2h on the highway to Bayahíbe — no resort-loop detours. Flat $89 per person, kids 4–12 at $45, under 4 free. Everything is included: round-trip A/C transfer, the boats, snorkel gear, the open bar (rum, Presidente beer, cocktails, soft drinks), lunch on the beach, taxes and crew tips. Back at the Iberostar Grand Bávaro around 6:30 PM.
Highlights
- Full day at Saona Island and Palmilla natural pool
- 45-min snorkel at the natural starfish pool
- Open bar on the catamaran (rum, Presidente, cocktails, soft drinks)
- Dominican lunch buffet on the beach
- Door-to-door pickup at the Iberostar Grand Bávaro lobby
- Pickup at 7:05 AM · back by ~6:30 PM
- Speedboat + catamaran combo (no boring one-way)
- Bilingual crew (EN/ES)
Included
- Round-trip transfer from Iberostar Grand Bávaro
- Speedboat to Palmilla natural pool
- Catamaran with open bar
- Beach Dominican lunch buffet
- Snorkel gear
- Bilingual crew
- All taxes and crew gratuity
Not Included
- Premium spirits
- Beach photographer prints
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
7:05 AM
Lobby pickup at Iberostar Grand Bávaro
A/C van meets you at the Iberostar Grand Bávaro main entrance in Bávaro. about 2h highway drive to Bayahíbe — no resort back-road loops.
~9:30 AM
Bayahíbe marina check-in
Quick check-in at the dock, life jacket and snorkel gear handed out, group briefing in EN/ES.
~10:00 AM
Speedboat to the natural pool
25-min speedboat across the Catuano channel to Palmilla — knee-deep turquoise pool in the middle of the sea, 45 min to snorkel and look for starfish.
~11:30 AM
Catamaran to Saona · open bar
Transfer onto the catamaran. Bar opens (rum, Presidente, cocktails), music on, 1-hour cruise to Saona Island.
~1:00 PM
Saona beach + Dominican lunch
2 hours on the white-sand beach. Lunch buffet: grilled chicken & fish, rice & beans, salads, fresh fruit. Loungers and shade.
~6:30 PM
Drop-off at Iberostar Grand Bávaro
Return catamaran to Bayahíbe, A/C van back to the Iberostar Grand Bávaro lobby — in time for sunset cocktails or dinner.
Iberostar Grand Bávaro
Why book from Iberostar Grand Bávaro: Iberostar Grand Bávaro sits closest to the Cabeza de Toro marina of any 5-star in Bávaro — 12 min door to gangway. We book the latest possible pickup so you finish breakfast unhurried.
Questions
Where exactly is pickup at Iberostar Grand Bávaro?+
Main Iberostar Grand Bávaro lobby in Bávaro. We send driver name and van plate by WhatsApp the night before. Iberostar Grand Bávaro sits closest to the Cabeza de Toro marina of any 5-star in Bávaro — 12 min door to gangway. We book the latest possible pickup so you finish breakfast unhurried.
Pickup and return time?+
Pickup at 7:05 AM, back at the Iberostar Grand Bávaro around 6:30 PM — in time for dinner.
Is the open bar really unlimited?+
Yes, on the catamaran legs: Dominican rum, Presidente beer, Jungle Juice cocktails, soft drinks and water — unlimited, no per-drink upsell.
Good for kids?+
Yes — kids 4–12 are $45, under 4 free. The natural pool is knee-deep and crew supervises the snorkel stop.
What's the lunch?+
Dominican buffet on the beach: grilled chicken & fish, white rice & habichuelas, salads, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks. Vegetarian option on request.
Can I pay cash on pickup?+
Yes — USD or DOP cash to the driver. Cards and transfer also work. No deposit required.
What if it rains?+
We sail in light rain (it usually passes). If the captain cancels for weather, we rebook or refund 100%.
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