Saona Island highlights boat tour with buffet lunch
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Saona Island highlights boat tour with buffet lunch

4.1/5

Great
452 reviews
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£60.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The quintessential Caribbean Island of Saona is on the agenda for this boat tour
  • You'll explore the stunning coastal features of Cotubanama National Park by boat
  • A dazzling natural pool awaits, perfect for cooling off in the open sea, formed by sandbanks
  • Relaxation awaits on a tropical Saona Island beach, with a tasty buffet lunch and drinks
  • Your expert guide brings a wealth of knowledge about Saona Island and its diverse wildlife
What to expect

Total relaxation awaits on this full day cruise to Saona Island's dazzling shores. You'll explore this tropical daydream Caribbean Isle, soaking up the sun and the vibrant colours while you stroll along palm-shaded beaches. First up is a coastal tour of Cotubanama National Park, then you'll stop at a natural pool for a dip before heading to the beach for lunch and free time. Ramon, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Our priority is to protect our pristine environment and all the species that make Saona so special. We were the first country to protect manatees by law, and we have a turtle conservation programme here on the island, too.'

After a relaxing cruise over to Saona, the sightseeing can begin in earnest. You'll cruise the shoreline of the Cotubanama National Park while your local guide points out the island wildlife. See the rocks of El Peñón, and then glide through the Catuano channel. Next, it's time to cool off in the azure water of the natural pools, formed by sandbanks in the open sea. The water is such a tempting shade of blue you won't be able to resist.

Docking at one of Saona Island's fabulous beaches, you'll step off the boat for some beach time. There's the Caribbean for paddling, soft white sand to dip your toes in, and a volleyball pitch to play on. Or you could take the simplest option and just stretch out in the sun. After your tasty buffet lunch is served, there's more free time to enjoy the magical setting.

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What's included
  • check Speedboat ride
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Lunch
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Open bar serving locally branded drinks
What to remember
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4.1 /5

Based on 452 reviews from verified customers


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  • D

    Don

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    5

    15 January 2026

    Rueben was fantastic answered any questions we had very knowledgeable made sure his group stayed together his group was his group

  • C

    Christine Me

    Verified booking

    3

    14 January 2026

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Not a good trip for kids. Adults were plied with alcohol, music blared out and women were encouraged to dance. I did not sign up for a booze cruise.

  • K

    Kenny bird

    Verified booking

    1.8

    14 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple


    Picked up from hotel at 09-05 15 mins to pick boat up didn’t get on boat till 10-30 boat ride 2 hours to a shallow bit of sea fir 20 mins at which the photographers got off boat to pester you for photos which when got to the island then wanted £100 for 30 photos to be download to your phone got to island hung around for 15 mins for dinner big que food ok then got bombarded by locals offering massages for 20 mins nonstop actually only spent 1 hour 20 mins actually relaxing on beach very overcrowc

  • J

    James Lambert

    Verified booking

    2.2

    13 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple


    The island is beautiful, the boat rides would be enjoyable if not for the staff constantly thrusting tip jars in your face and if the guide ever explained anything in English. Being taken to a shop and left their for over an hour for no reason other than the tour guide to earn a commission is disgusting treatment for holiday makers. The food was terrible Do better tui

  • B

    Boris Apostolovski

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    1

    8 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple


    This was totally disaster we spoke with another family from England and they saying the same every each year is worst and worst not just the excursions but the whole country people are so greedy the guide was Domenican but without History lessons or obviously the lessons what they teaching us in school are totally different from this here. After that they made 20 changes it didn't worth a penny and if you're stupid enough take cash with you if you pay with card they gone rip you off

  • T

    Tony from the UK

    Verified booking

    3.4

    7 January 2026

    The trip overall was a different and a valued experience of the Dominican. The guide was a knowledgable asset to the trip, However it became very evident, that we were just targets for money. The guide wanting orders in advance for the Pinapple drink at $10 to ensure we got one The BBQ very poor and not much food. Constantly push by massage women, grabbing you by the arm. Constantly reminded by guide to tip the crew/ both ways. Stopping at a shopping mall encouraged to spend. We felt abused.