The 11 Best Boat Tours in Bayahibe

1.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 10 hours · from $169Our pick

Spend 10 hours aboard the Quetzal from La Romana or Bayahibe, with snorkeling at Catuano, a 90-minute Saona beach stop, lunch on board, and a quiet swim among starfish at Las Palmillas. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish, with pickup included from Bayahibe and Dominicus.

“Very calming day on the boat. Very friendly captain and staff. All well arranged. For us personally the time on the island (1,5 hour) was very limited in comparison of other island tours we did as in other countries.”

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2.Santo Domingo: Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $5Best value

You’ll travel from your pickup point to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by catamaran or speedboat. Expect a natural-pool stop with starfish, beach time, a Creole buffet, open drinks, and music on the way back. Guides speak English, Italian, and Spanish, though guide names are not provided.

“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.”

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3.Catamaran Tour to Saona Island with Open Bar and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Spend nine hours sailing from Punta Cana to Saona Island with hotel transport available, a natural-pool stop, music, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and a Dominican buffet with vegetarian choices. You get three hours on the island, with English and Spanish guides. Ask if Alex is leading your departure.

“Great day trip with beautiful scenery. The boat ride and beach time were well balanced.”

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4.Island Escape to Saona • catamaran & Beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 74 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $59

Spend up to 10 hours traveling from Punta Cana or Bayahibe to Saona Island, with a starfish-filled natural pool, buffet lunch, beach time, and a music-filled catamaran ride back. Multilingual guide Mama Diari helps keep the day organized, though long transfers and shopping stops can reduce island time.

“Très bonne ambiance. Et avec la guide Mama Diari qui était top ! Elle fait même l’effort de traduire en français pour ceux le moins a l’aise avec l’espagnol ou l’anglais. Petit bémol pour l’arrivée tardive sur l’île, en toute fin de service pour le déjeuner. Résultat : presque plus rien à manger (plus de viande du tout) alors que la prestation est incluse. D’où le 4 (au lieu d’un 5/5)”

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5.Saona Island Comfort Experience by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Spend eight hours sailing from Bayahibe to Saona Island, with a 40-minute snorkel stop, natural Caribbean pools, and beach time at Playa Taino. Your package includes transfers, equipment, lunch, drinks, sunbeds, and a multilingual guide. Expect a social boat atmosphere, not a quiet private cruise.

“Franchement ça vaut le coût et moin chère que partout pour la même prestation…”

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6.Whale-Watching Cruise & Cayo Levantado Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $6

Leave Bayahibe before sunrise for Samaná Bay, where a local crew takes you out to look for humpback whales under sanctuary rules. Afterward, enjoy a Dominican lunch and free time at Cayo Levantado. Expect a very long day, with possible returns to Bayahibe around 10 or 11 PM.

“L'escursione è stata gestita in modo ottimale tutti gli spostamenti erano precisi senza lasciare indietro nessuno e senza troppo interruzioni. La guida era molto preparata e ci ha accompagnato per tutto il viaggio seguendo ci passo dopo passo. La guida parlava ben sei lingue tutte le lingue europee inglese francese italiano tedesco e spagnolo ed è stata molto gentile con tutti gli ospiti che erano internazionali. L'avvistamento delle balene è stato un'emozione unica ed il capitano della barca è stato molto gentile da accompagnarci dietro le stesse per farle ben vedere a tutti. Consiglio sicuramente questa gita anche se da bayahibe risulta un poco lontana.”

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7.Saona Island Sailing in catamaran with open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Spend 10 hours sailing from Bayahibe to Saona Island with hotel transfers, a Dominican buffet, open bar, live music, and a natural pool stop. You will have beach time, shallow-water swimming, and multilingual guidance in English, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish. Keep valuables close and expect lively music onboard.

“Nel complesso è stata una bella esperienza. I punti negativi: - isola troppo affollata - troppa gente ubriaca - ultimo ma non meno importante, rientrando dall'isola abbiamo cambiato barca senza essere avvisati. Avevamo lasciato su l'attrezzatura da snorkeling ed è stato un cinema recuperarle. A parer mio avrei evitato di includere le bevande alcoliche nell'open bar, anche perché c'erano bambini a bordo.. e non è una bella scena. Consiglio di NON LASCIARE NULLA INCUSTODITO. Do tre stelle e non una perché il capitano è stato gentile e si è attivato per aiutarci”

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8.Saona Island Catamaran Cruise with Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $65

You’ll sail from Bayahibe to Saona Island, spend 2.5 hours on a white-sand beach, and stop at a shallow natural pool with starfish. A guide speaks Spanish, English, or French. Expect rum, music, an open bar, buffet lunch, and a lively party mood.

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9.Saona Island Speedboat and Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

You’ll travel from your hotel to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by speedboat, stopping at the shallow Blue Lagoon and starfish area. Expect beach time, a buffet lunch, and a lively catamaran ride back with music and dancing. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish.

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10.Saona Island Day Tour and Catamaran Party

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $67

Travel from your hotel to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by motorboat and catamaran. Stop at a natural pool, enjoy lunch and rum or soft drinks, and return with music, dancing, snacks, and entertainment. English, Spanish, and French guides are available.

“Mauvaise expérience, organisation catastrophique très mal géré par les guides surtout qu’il y’a un seul guide pour 10 groupé différent , on a du attendre presque une heure avant de monter à bord ou même dans le catamaran nous empêche de boire à volonté , au bout d’un moment ils nous ont dit qu’il ne servent plus à boire. Une fois arrivé sur l’île saona , fallait encore attendre 30minute avant de pouvoir manger. Mal bouffe , deux collègue sont tombé malade juste après cette expérience deux fois toxication alimentaire. A évité !”

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11.From Bayahíbe: Saona Island Catamaran Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $69

From Bayahíbe, you’ll sail toward Saona Island with a guide such as Casilindo, enjoy rum, music, an open buffet, and 2.5 hours on a white-sand beach. A speedboat then takes you to a shallow natural pool where starfish may be visible. Bring water, sunscreen, and patience for possible delays.

“Nos citaron a las 9:15 y salimos 1 hora después, estuvimos esperando bajo el sol mientras tanto. En la actividad dice que verás las estrellas de mar lo cual, no sucedió. La actividad la reservamos por ese motivo sin embargo, cuando le pregunté a Casilindo (nuestro guía) me dijo “uy eso ya fue. Súbete ya” No fue barra libre pues decidieron cerrar la barra. Poco tiempo en la playa y la comida muy regular. Pese a esto la pasamos bien y nos divertimos!”

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