🚌 Hotel pickup

Pickups are organized from Punta Cana, Bayahibe, Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, Santo Domingo and several other tourist areas.

As this is a large group excursion, transportation is usually operated with large shared buses stopping at multiple hotels.

⛵ Catamaran cruise

The boat departure from Bayahibe is usually around 9:45 AM. Depending on the provider’s organization, the outbound or return trip will be done by sailing catamaran with music, dancing and open bar.

🏝️ Arrival at Saona Island

You arrive at a large beach on Saona Island where a Dominican buffet lunch is served directly on the beach.

After lunch, free time to swim, relax in hammocks or loungers, and enjoy the Caribbean scenery.

⭐ Natural Pool stop

The famous Natural Pool stop takes place during the speedboat ride. You can enjoy a drink in the shallow turquoise water while admiring giant starfish.

🏨 Return to Bayahibe

The return to Bayahibe port is usually around 4:30 PM before heading back to the hotels.

1. Why is this Budget Saona Tour cheaper?
This excursion is operated in large volumes by a partner provider. It is actually the same excursion commonly sold in hotels at much higher prices due to commissions. We present it transparently as a budget option.

2. How long does the excursion last?
The boat departure from Bayahibe is around 9:45 AM, with a return to the port around 4:30 PM.

3. How many people will there be?
Approximately 50 people on the speedboat, up to 120 people on the catamaran, and sometimes around 400 people on the beach.

4. Is the outbound trip always by catamaran?
No. Depending on the provider’s organization, the outbound trip may be by catamaran and the return by speedboat, or the opposite.

5. Is this excursion suitable for families?
It may suit families with children older than 4 years old who enjoy lively atmospheres. It is not adapted to babies or very young children.

6. Is this a Dominican Attitude excursion?
No. This excursion is operated by a partner provider. Dominican Attitude acts here as an intermediary to offer a lower-budget option for travelers wishing to discover Saona Island at a reduced price.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Such a fun day trip! The catamaran atmosphere was amazing, the island was beautiful and the natural pool was definitely the highlight for us.” — Emily, Manchester

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great value for money and exactly what we were looking for. Music, drinks, sunshine and incredible Caribbean water all day long.” — Jason, Miami

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We wanted a lively Saona excursion and this was perfect. Everything was well organized and the beach was absolutely gorgeous.” — Chloe, London

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Really enjoyable experience from start to finish. Friendly staff, fun boat ride and beautiful scenery everywhere. We had an amazing vacation day.” — Brandon, Toronto