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Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely Private
4.8
68 Ratings
Saona Island
Experience a perfect day at Saona Island by private speedboat. Snorkel, explore the Blue Lagoon, and see starfish. Ideal for a quick getaway.
Experience a perfect day at Saona Island by private speedboat. Snorkel, explore the Blue Lagoon, and see starfish. Ideal for a quick getaway.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Saona Island - Isla Saona is a 42 square kilometer oasis off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. Originally called “Adamanay” by the Taino Indians, the island was renamed by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage to the Americas in 1494. The name, “Saona,” commemorates his friend Michele da Cuneo, from Savona, Italy.
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- Saona Island - Isla Saona is a 42 square kilometer oasis off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. Originally called “Adamanay” by the Taino Indians, the island was renamed by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage to the Americas in 1494. The name, “Saona,” commemorates his friend Michele da Cuneo, from Savona, Italy.
This is one of the most famous beaches in the country, known for its white sands, turquoise waters, and tropical palms. We will take you to the island in a speedboat that includes a stop at a natural pool with transparent waters in the middle of the sea. When we meet on Saona Island, you will have many options such as: swimming in the calm waters, visiting the open bar, taking a nap in a beach hammock, playing volleyball, enjoying a delicious typical lunch or walking along the coast. Most likely, you will do everything!
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment
- Lunch
- Open bar
- Professional Guide
- Round Trip transfers
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment
- Lunch
- Open bar
- Professional Guide
- Round Trip transfers
Additional Information
Our all-inclusive package provides everything needed for an unforgettable adventure:
- Private transfers by land and sea ⛵
- A customizable selection of beverages
- Champagne to add a touch of sparkle to your experience ✨
- A natural pool where you can unwind in the stunning turquoise, tranquil waters
- A private beach area featuring a delicious buffet…
Our all-inclusive package provides everything needed for an unforgettable adventure:
- Private transfers by land and sea ⛵
- A customizable selection of beverages
- Champagne to add a touch of sparkle to your experience ✨
- A natural pool where you can unwind in the stunning turquoise, tranquil waters
- A private beach area featuring a delicious buffet and comfortable seating
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Snorkeling equipment to explore the vibrant marine life!
The breathtaking island boasts unique spots such as: - The enchanting mangroves of Turtle Lagoon
- Starfish Bay
- The pristine Clearwater Beach ☀️
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Sail past the set of the popular TV show Survivor
Our expert tour guide will share fascinating insights into the aquatic wildlife. You’ll have the opportunity to get close to starfish, observe sea turtles, and possibly even spot stingrays and manatees. (Note: These are wild animals, so sightings aren’t guaranteed every day, but 90% of the time, turtles are visible!)
Location
Saona Island
Cotubanamá National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(68 Ratings)
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Rymo1980
Jan 16, 2026
Best experience ever for our family! - We are a family of 6 and Stanley and his crew gave us an absolutely perfect private trip to Saona island. The natural pools and beaches were absolute heaven. Snorkeling was great. Our lunch on the beach was excellent. We loved the mangroves and got to see turtles, stingrays, and star fish. Stanley and crew were a pleasure and took great care of us. We never felt rushed in any spot so we got to enjoy the day to the fullest. Also a shout out to the shuttle driver for getting us to and from Bayahibe safely and quickly. 10/10 would recommend this private tour! We would love to come back!
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Seaside66074595392
Jan 7, 2026
Amazing! - We had an amazing time with this company, very accommodating and worked around what we wanted to do.
Was one of the best experiences I’ve ever done! Thanks again team.
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Carynd624
Dec 19, 2025
Beautiful private experience - We had the best time with our tour guide Raul, Captain Angel, and first mate Jose! Thank you for making our excursion the best it could be. Transportation was impeccable! Door-to-door service - stopped at the cleanest restrooms along the way - safe transportation clean new van - Raul became part of our family by the end of our beautiful experience 🩷!
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Thruster8999
Dec 4, 2025
Best experience ever. - We have been to alot of places in the world and by far this was the best experience we have ever had. Stanley was a top notch tour guide and our boat captain Angel really knew how to drive the boat and get us in the prime spots. Don't fall for those full catamarans you will be limited on your time in snorkeling and beach time. You will not regrets your experience. Also our driver to and from the boat boarding spot was great.
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81kimberlim
Dec 4, 2025
The Perfect Day! Must do in the DR - This was the perfect day! Captain Angel and Stanley the best tour guides. From start to finish I have only compliments. We will definitely return. I want courage anyone visiting here to book this tour. Do not pass it up. Heaven on earth
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Chloeho8522ud
Oct 20, 2025
BEST DAY EVER - What an incredible day to Saona Island thanks to Bia Travel, the fun started right from the moment Orlando picked us up from our resort! He kept us entertained the entire way trip and told us about the history of Punta Cana! Once we arrived at our destination we were greeted by Casanova and Major Lee to take us on the boat, I have no other words then WOW.. we got to see so many cool things like starfish and turtles, the crystal blue water, and so much more. The entire time we felt so safe. Once the day was over we met up again with Orlando to take us back to our resort. He went above and beyond and even stopped on the side of the road so we could try fresh sugar cane for the first time. I could not recommend this company more! Definitely will be booking again!!
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Q1820yxchristinad
Aug 16, 2025
The BEST Day Ever!! - If I’m being honest, I was nervous about booking an excursion outside of the resort. The day before, we booked through the resort and it was a terrible experience—we spent more time driving than sightseeing. After that, I almost canceled our trip to Saona Island that we booked with Bia, but I am SO glad I didn’t!
This was hands down the most amazing day trip I have ever been on. The transportation was excellent—on time, direct (no extra resort stops), and the driver even spoke English. We were taken straight to the dock where we met Stanley and our boat driver, and they were both incredible. From the moment we met, I felt like I had known them my whole life. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip unforgettable.
They brought us to several beautiful spots to sightsee and swim, and Stanley even took professional photos of my family, which we purchased. These are pictures I will truly cherish forever!
You will not regret booking with this company. My only regret is that we didn’t book all of our excursions with them. There really aren’t enough words to describe how amazing this trip was!
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Michellefacemire
Jul 18, 2025
Worth every $...10/10 recommend - We hesitated due to the cost, but didn't want to be stuck on a boat or catamaran with a bunch of others so we ultimately decided on the private tour with Bia Travels Around The World-PUJ. It was absolutely the best day and worth every $. Our guide, Stanley, spoke great English and was so nice and vibed well with us. He made sure to find us starfish at the natural pool and took great pictures for us. My 13 year old daughter made memories to last a lifetime! 10/10 recommend.
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Nicolewv8082be
Jul 6, 2025
Amazing Memories - Nate with Bia Travels helped us to have an amazing day on the water! So many memories made and the photographer Stanley did a spectacular job capturing some beautiful moments!! Very reasonable pricing and worth every penny! Great communication via WhatsApp and easy to book. We will use them again when we go back!
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T9063nbcarolinec
Nov 1, 2025
Saona Worries - Overall the trip was good. We were picked up on time, stopped to get another 7 people and finally got to the harbour. We stopped off at a few locations then at the natural pool. Casanova took photos of some people but not everyone. It would have been nice to have some photo.
Where we arrived at Saona island was a bit secluded so you didn't get the experience of how beautiful the island was. It would have been nice to see the beach area where most tours go to. We had a nice lunch, spent some time in the water, then went snorkeling.
Once we got back to the harbour, the ride back to the resort was the worse. About half an hour later the driver started to fall asleep, I mean at one point his eyelids were shut. He was veering off the road several times. We had to talk to him to keep him awake. Once he was awake and we were in the Punta Cana area, he was aggressively driving and calling everyone stupid Dominicans. Professional is not a word I would use for this driver!
All 11 of us were very scared and were glad to get back.
All I can say is that's what I get for booking with a company I didn't know, never again!
I'm sure if there is a response to my review it will not be in my favour.
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