CATAMARAN CRUISES · SAONA ISLAND
One sailing a morning, a permit for the national park and a sandbar halfway across. These 14 compare the catamaran-and-speedboat days with the slower full sails, priced with the buffet included.
Review the Punta Cana to Saona Island catamaran tour, with speedboats, starfish pools, beach time, buffet lunch, drinks, and practical tips.
“Tour guide was so helpful and instructions were very clear”
Review of Quetzal’s small-group Saona Island catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, beach time, and Las Palmillas.
“Booked a tour and they never showed up Finally called the local operator after an hour and a quarter and they agreed to refund our money so a happy ending!”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with beaches, natural pool, buffet lunch, open bar, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“I recently visited Saona Island, and it was a fantastic experience overall. The day started with a lively atmosphere as we set sail, with friendly guides ensuring everyone felt welcome. The music and camaraderie created an enjoyable journey. Saona Island's breathtaking beach and well-organized activities allowed us to make the most of our time there. Unfortunately, my experience was tarnished during the drop-off. The driver failed to communicate my stop clearly, which was disconcerting as a visitor from Canada. When I sought clarification, he reacted unprofessionally, expressing frustration and using derogatory language in Spanish, calling me a “Pendeho” to his colleague, mistakenly believin...”
Review of Saona Island’s $89 catamaran and speedboat tour, with beach time, buffet lunch, rum, music, and a natural pool stop.
“it was one of the prettiest beaches we‘ve been and not to forget the guides, especially andy:)”
Review of the Saona Island catamaran and speedboat tour from Punta Cana, with beach time, natural pool, barbecue lunch, drinks, prices, and tips.
“Excursion on May 12, 2018. By far the worst excursion I have ever been to. We were picked up from our resort and taken to a gas station to pick up other travelers. We were then taken to the marina where we waited over an hour to board a speedboat. While waiting multiple people asked what we were waiting for and we were always told we were waiting for the guide to pay the taxes for us to board the boat. Once on the boat we were served the cheapest version of Dominican rum I have ever had. The open bar was one of the reasons why we picked this…”
Review of Quetzal’s Saona Island catamaran tour from La Romana, with snorkeling, quiet beaches, lunch, drinks, and natural pools.
“My husband and I had a wonderful day. Charlotte and the crew were amazing. We were blessed with good weather. The lunch provided was exceptional and drinks were provided throughout the entire trip. Definitely recommend this excursion as it was a small group we had space to move around the catamaran which made it a truly relaxing day. Thank you to all of the team at Quetzal.”
Review of the Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour from Punta Cana, with beaches, a starfish pool, lunch, drinks, transport, and practical tips.
“Un día espectacular en Isla Saona gracias a Coprixa Travels. Todo estuvo bien coordinado, desde la recogida hasta el regreso. La isla es un paraíso y la parada en la piscina natural fue lo mejor del tour.”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with a natural pool stop, buffet lunch, open bar, beach time, and practical tips.
“We saw fish while swimming near the shore! Saona is gorgeous, and the trip was fun all around.”
Review of the $79 Saona Island tour from Punta Cana, with speedboat, natural pool, buffet lunch, catamaran party, drinks, and practical tips.
“This was a great experience but it was a long day!! The only drinks you are going to get is rum and coke or water. No snacks and the snacks they had you had to pay for them. Fun time on the ship, the lunch when you got to Saona Island was not so good. Food was bland, and when you get there you are going to be swarmed with many vendors trying to grt you to buy something. The boat ride was awesome, but I probably wont do it again!!!”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island escape with natural pool swim, beach lunch, catamaran return, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“So to put it into context, we've just got back after a full 12 hour day. The tour guide was brilliant throughout but be prepared to sit on coaches for a VERY long time. Considering we were on our feet for a full 12 hours, the island and tropical pool and catamaran ride only totalled about 4 of those hours. Well worth the money just let down by chaotic and sketchy pick ups/drop offs. The island itself was stunning and buffet was fab, the pineapple Pina Colada is an absolute must. Just a shame we only got 1.5hrs on it ! Picture postcard perfect just be aware of the LONG…”
Review of the $78 Saona Island catamaran tour from Punta Cana, with speedboat, natural pool, lunch, open bar, transport, and booking tips.
“We were picked up at our hotel by a nice van then brought to the shops then taken to the PetroMobil where we were left! We called Viator who called the tour people Punta Cana Travel Service to follow up- they said they called us but theRead more”
Review of the Saona catamaran cruise from Punta Cana, with Palmilla natural pool, Dominican lunch, drinks, guides, timing, and practical booking advice.
“So first thing we were told 715 am would be pock up at our resort lobby. Waited til 745 contacted the number they said they texted us the night before and it got moved to 815 but we had to go outside of our resort gate. So we do as we are told and 845 we finally got on the bus. The bus then stopped at not 1 but 2 gas stations on the way so people could use the bathroom but really so the staff could smoke. Finally we get to the dock and we are loaded onto a catamaran with other people with nowhere to sit. Also no…”
Review of the Saona Island catamaran tour from Punta Cana, with hotel pickup, natural pool swim, beach time, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“Un tour super desorganizado y extremadamente lleno. En el Catamaran con suerte te puedes mover de lo lleno que está. El almuerzo tipo bufet no es muy apetito. La isla es preciosa, pero repleta ! La verdad no creo que volvería a hacer este tour”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with natural pools, starfish, Dominican lunch, open bar, beach time, and practical booking advice.
“DO NOT BOOK!!! To start we were told to meet outside of the gate of our hotel because the driver was not allowed beyond the security gate...that should have been our first red flag to abort the trip. Second red flag was our driver was oRead more”
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