Visit Isla Saona, currently the most popular excursion offered in the Dominican Republic. Explore this quintessential tropical beach with swaying palm trees, bone-white sand, and lapping turquoise waters.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- The lobby of your hotel. If you are not staying at a hotel, the local partner will provide a meeting point. Look out for the local partner's bus.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Saona Island, an idyllic speck of sand and palm trees in the blue Caribbean
- Board a state-of-the-art speedboat for the thrilling ride out to the island
- Stop at a natural swimming pool filled with starfish
- Spend the day exploring; stroll along the beach, relax in the white sand and swim in the azure water
- Sip drinks from the open bar and enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Dominican fare
Full description
Discover Isla Saona, a Caribbean oasis off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. Find out how, originally named Adamanay by the Taino Indians, the island was renamed by Christopher Columbus, during his second voyage to the Americas in 1494.
Begin the tour by boarding a speedboat and jetting off to Saona Island. On the way, stop to swim in a waist-deep natural swimming pool with transparent waters. If you're lucky you'll see some starfish.
When you arrive at Isla Saona, you'll have many activites to choose from. Wade in the turquoise waters, visit the open bar, take a nap on a beach lounge chair, walk along the coastline, or play volleyball. Indulge in a typical Dominican lunch of chicken, pork, rice, beans, salad, and fruit. Take your time to discover the island and do it all.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
- 3 hours at the Saona Island
- Snacks
- Professional guide
- Speed boat and catamaran to Isla Saona
- Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare)
- Beer, rum, and soft drinks (open bar)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Lobster (available to purchase)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Cash
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
