5 Catamaran Cruises in Bayahibe We Would Book Again

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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