Private Saona Island Boat Tour | No Crowds | From 165 USD pp

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Dominican Republic

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transfer anywhere in the Bayahibe/Dominicus area

Private transfers for Punta Cana/Bavaro/Uvero Alto/Boca Chica area available for additional cost.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Private transportation anywhere in the Bayahibe/Dominicus area included. We can also arrange your car service from anywhere in the Punta Cana/Bavaro/Uvero Alto/Boca Chica/Juan Dolio areas for an additional cost.

Meeting point

Onno's Bayahibe
Bayahíbe 22200, Dominican Republic
If you do not need a car service, then simply meet us at Onno´s Bar Bayahibe.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Saona Island

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Catuano

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Caribbean

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mano Juan

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Isla Saona

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 33 reviews

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BEST Private Saona Excursion!

Megan_S, Jun 2026

I wish I could give this excursion 10 stars. Vanessa and Ingrid with Insidertrips.Dr went above and beyond our expectations. They do things differently, and better! First off, they saved our trip from a huge disappointment. Our original tour operator canceled on us the morning before our tour. We were panicked to find something and we found Vanessa on Viator. She was able to get an excursion for us in less than 24 hours. We don’t speak Spanish, so it was very helpful to have Vanessa coordinate everything in English. She told us where to meet Ingrid the next morning. Most tours claim to offer private and customized trips, but don’t honor that. These two ladies know what they are doing. They do it better than the others. Our trip included only our family of 4, and we were able to pick and choose how we wanted the day to go. We had our trip in June 2026, low season. We were able to have a 9:00 am start and still miss all the crowds. Ingrid was our guide. She was WONDERFUL! So funny, personable, and knowledgeable about the history and culture. She interacted with our kids. We had so much fun with her and the captains. We took a 20 min boat ride to an area that had many starfish. After, we took a ride to the mangroves and got to look for sea turtles, then continued on to Saona Island. We stopped at a pier that had been partially destroyed from Hurricane George; it made for a great artificial reef which the wildlife had thrived. Many fish in the area with water about 20-25’ deep made for a great snorkeling experience. We then made our way to Mano Juan for lunch, explored the village and enjoyed the vibes. Lunch was authentic and delicious! We started our journey back to Bayahibe with a stop at Bay of the Bull, stayed there for about 40 min in waist deep water taking in the scenery. Hopped back in the boat and stopped at the pier one more time to snorkel again. Then went to a deeper area where the starfish were plentiful, you could see 6 starfish from the surface of the water. Snorkeled in this area for a bit and enjoyed the views of starfish and wildlife in area. Finally we made our way back to Bayahibe and stopped at a coral reef right near the marina. Snorkeled there, observed the wildlife in the area, saw a big spotted ray and other smaller fish in the area. Packed up made our way to Marina and said our goodbyes. By the end of the day, Ingrid felt like family. We wish we had more days to do more excursions with her and Vanessa.

A Great Day Away from the Resort!

Paul_L, Mar 2026

This was a great experience to get out and experience the ocean, explore some nature ares, and experience Saona Island. We had plenty of snorkeling time, a great meal, knowledgeable hostess, and plenty of sandbar and cocktail time!