Booking choice: The small-group Saona tour, from $165 per person. Check dates Tour details
Search for a Saona Island tour and you will see prices from under $70 to several hundred dollars per person for a private boat. Most of the gap is not about the island, which is the same for everyone, but about the boat, the crowd and the transfer.
Prices below are the live Viator from-prices per person in October 2026. They move with the season, so the checkout price is the one that counts.
The quick answer
Big-group days from Punta Cana start around $82 per person with lunch and an open bar. The small-group tour, capped at 14, is from $165 with breakfast, lunch and drinks. A sailing catamaran from Bayahibe is from $169, and a private boat from $415 per person depending on group size. Every tour here cancels free up to 24 hours before.
How much is a Saona Island tour in 2026?
Between $69 and $169 per person for a shared day trip, and from $415 per person for a private boat.
These are the tours we list, from the lowest price to the highest. Every one includes lunch and drinks; the differences are in the transfer and the group size.
| Tour | From | Group size | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saona excursion from Bayahibe | $69 | Up to 110 | Bayahibe hotels only |
| Big-group day with open bar | $82 | Up to 300 | Punta Cana hotels |
| Tour with lunch, Bávaro pickup | $95 | Up to 100 | Bávaro lobby |
| Speedboat tour from Bayahibe | $100 | Up to 30 | Optional, by booking option |
| Small-group full day tour | $165 | Up to 14 | Punta Cana |
| Sailing catamaran from Bayahibe | $169 | Up to 30 | Bayahibe and Dominicus |
| Private boat | $415 pp | Your group | Bayahibe; Punta Cana extra |
Have a date in mind? The small-group tour includes pickup, breakfast and lunch, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for the small-group Saona tourWhat does the $165 small-group tour include?
Transport from Punta Cana to Bayahibe and back, the speedboat for the day, breakfast, a buffet lunch, alcoholic and soft drinks, bottled water and snorkel gear.
The route takes in Mano Juan and its turtle conservation area, a quieter beach for a swim, Abanico Beach for lunch and the Palmilla shallows to look for starfish. The listing caps the group at 14 travelers, and the operator stops at a store before the port so you can buy anything extra.
Why are some Saona tours so cheap?
Size: the cheapest days carry the most people, and guests of the big boats report long pickups and busy beaches.
The big-group classic at $82 allows up to 300 travelers on its listing and rates 4.3. Its guests love the water and the open bar, but the recurring complaints are long pickups, crowded beaches and persistent vendors. One guest wrote that it took four hours from the hotel to the natural pool because of pickups. The $69 Bayahibe excursion is cheaper still and only collects from Bayahibe hotels.
On a budget? The big-group day includes pickup, a natural pool stop, about three hours on Saona and an open bar.
Explore the big-group Saona day Tour detailsDo children pay less?
On most tours, yes; on the small-group tour, no.
The small-group tour lists no child discount and does not take children under 6. The catamaran discounts ages 3 to 10, the big-group day ages 2 to 11, and the speedboat and Bávaro tours ages 3 to 11. See Saona Island with kids for each tour's age rules.
What costs extra on the day?
Tips, souvenirs, massages and photos on most tours, plus lobster where it is offered.
The big-group day sells lobster and a DVD on board; the speedboat tour offers lobster for $50 per person between July 1 and the end of February; the catamaran and Bayahibe tours sell souvenir photos. On the beaches, vendors sell massages, coconuts and souvenirs, so bring some cash.
Is the private boat priced per group?
No: Viator shows it per person, from $415, and the price per person changes with the size of your group.
The listing title mentions prices from $165 per person, which suggests larger groups pay less each, but the from-price you see at checkout is the one that applies. The free car service only covers Bayahibe and Dominicus; a car from Punta Cana costs extra.
Travelling as a family or a group of friends? A private boat sets its own pace around Saona.
Explore the private Saona boat Tour detailsIs the small-group tour worth twice the price?
For most travelers who can stretch to it, yes, because the extra money buys a quieter day rather than more stops.
It rates 4.9 from 1,555 reviews, and the reviews keep returning to the same points: the turtle project at Mano Juan, reserved beach chairs, lunch on a tablecloth and reaching the island before the big boats. Compare it in detail in small group vs big boat.
Ready to choose? Fourteen guests at most, breakfast and a beach lunch, and pickup in Punta Cana.
Check dates for the small-group Saona tourFrequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to visit Saona Island?
If you stay in Bayahibe, the $69 excursion that collects from Bayahibe hotels. From Punta Cana, the big-group day from $82 with pickup, lunch and an open bar.
Is lunch included on Saona tours?
Yes on every tour we list. The small-group tour adds breakfast; the catamaran serves lunch on board.
Can I cancel a Saona tour?
Yes. Every tour here cancels for a full refund up to 24 hours before on Viator.
Do I pay for the national park?
The speedboat tour from Bayahibe is the only listing here that names the national park entrance fee as included, so ask the other operators through Viator before you book if the fee matters to you.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Small-Group Saona Island Full Day Tour
- Bus from Punta Cana to the port of Bayahibe and back; speedboat for the whole day
- Breakfast and a Dominican buffet lunch on the beach
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and bottled water
Saona Day Trip with Lunch & Open Bar
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Punta Cana area
- Speedboat out, party catamaran back
- A 30-minute natural pool stop and about 3 hours on Saona
Saona Catamaran Day from Bayahibe
- Pickup from Bayahibe and Dominicus hotels only
- Transfers from Punta Cana, La Romana or Santo Domingo cost extra
- Lunch on board, snacks, unlimited beer, rum and soft drinks
