Saona Island Day Trip from Santo Domingo with Natural Pool
Full-day Saona Island tour departing from Santo Domingo with ground transfers to Bayahibe, catamaran or speedboat sailing, natural pool swim, buffet, and open drinks.
Description
Depart early from Santo Domingo toward Bayahibe for a comprehensive day trip to Saona Island within the scenic Cotubanama National Park. The maritime crossing combines legs on a sailing catamaran and an open speedboat, organized interchangeably by the operator depending on sea conditions, accompanied by Caribbean music and local crew assistance.
Spend your afternoon relaxing on the sands of Saona Island, swimming in clear waters, and enjoying an authentic Dominican buffet lunch with rum, sodas, and water. The schedule also includes an offshore stop at the famous shallow natural pool when sea conditions permit, before returning by highway to Santo Domingo.
- Round-trip road transport between Santo Domingo and Bayahibe harbor.
- Combined sailing aboard both a catamaran and a speedboat during the day.
- Dominican buffet meal, selected drinks, and sandbar natural pool pause.
What’s included
- Pickup and return from Santo Domingo at locations covered by the booked option
- Traslado terrestre de ida y vuelta hasta Bayahíbe
- Trayecto marítimo en catamarán y lancha rápida; el orden puede variar
- Acceso a Isla Saona y al Parque Nacional Cotubanamá cuando corresponda
- Parada en la piscina natural sujeta al estado del mar y la operación del día
- Tiempo de playa en Isla Saona
- Almuerzo buffet dominicano, cuyo menú puede variar según disponibilidad
- Agua, refrescos, ron local y otras bebidas seleccionadas durante los horarios indicados por el operador
- Guía, tripulación, chalecos salvavidas y coordinación local
Not included
- Desayuno y alimentos consumidos antes del almuerzo
- Bebidas premium, marcas importadas y cócteles especiales no indicados en la opción
- Langosta, pescado, camarones, mariscos o menús especiales no confirmados
- Fotografías, videos, masajes, recuerdos y otros servicios ofrecidos en la playa
- Toalla y artículos personales
- Propinas y gastos personales
- Recogida fuera de las zonas cubiertas, salvo cotización o confirmación expresa
Itinerary
1. Departure from Santo Domingo · Approx. 6:00-6:30
Meeting at Parque Colon at 6:10 AM or hotel pickup between 6:00 and 6:30 AM based on your booked option.
2. Arrival in Bayahibe · Approx. 9:00-9:45
Arrival at the coastal harbor, group coordination, boarding instructions, and safety gear verification by staff.
3. Sailing along Cotubanama coast · Approx. from 10:00
Coastal navigation aboard catamaran or speed boat along the protected shores depending on daily maritime scheduling.
4. Natural pool · Approx. 30-45 minutes
Pause in shallow waist-deep sandbars for open swimming and photos, subject to daily sea safety evaluations.
5. Beach, lunch, and leisure on Saona · Approx. 11:30-14:30
Free time on island shores, warm sea bathing, and traditional Dominican buffet lunch with scheduled drink service.
6. Maritime return to Bayahibe · Approx. 14:30-17:00
Return sailing back to the main port using the complementary vessel assigned for the concluding water leg.
7. Return to Santo Domingo · Approx. evening/night
Air-conditioned land transfer back from Bayahibe to the capital city, where traffic impacts final arrival timing.
Before you book
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- ID
- Dry bag or cash for extras
Conditions and cancellation
Puedes solicitar un cambio de fecha sin costo hasta 24 horas antes de la salida, sujeto a disponibilidad. Las condiciones de cancelación y reembolso de la opción elegida se muestran antes del pago.
Where are the departure points in Santo Domingo?
You can select the meeting point at Parque Colon in the Colonial Zone or request hotel pickup depending on your selected booking option.
Can I request a date change for my excursion?
You may request a free date alteration up to 24 hours prior to departure, subject to current calendar availability.
Before you book
- Saona tours depend on sea and port conditions.
- Pickup time varies by hotel or Airbnb zone.
- Natural pool stop is subject to daily operation.
