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Every page on SaonaIslandUniqueExperience.com in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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Tours
- All tours
- Small-Group Saona Island Full Day TourFourteen guests on a speedboat: the Mano Juan turtle project, a beach lunch and the Palmilla starfish, ahead of the crowds.
- Saona Day Trip with Lunch & Open BarThe budget classic: speedboat out via the natural pool, about three hours on Saona with lunch and an open bar, catamaran party back.
- Saona Catamaran Day from BayahibeA 75-foot sailing catamaran with 30 guests at most: Catuano reef snorkel, Saona beach time and lunch on board.
- Saona Speedboat Tour with LunchUp to 30 guests from Bayahibe: Catuano, two Saona beaches, the natural pool, lunch, drinks and the park fee included.
- Saona Island Tour with LunchLobby pickup in Bávaro at 8:30 AM, lunch and a guide. A later start, but guests report short island time.
- Saona Excursion from BayahibeThe lowest price: about three hours on Saona, buffet lunch and drinks, the natural pool, pickup from Bayahibe hotels only.
- Private Saona Island Boat TourYour group only on a private boat from Bayahibe: Catuano, Mano Juan and the beaches at your pace, lunch and drinks included.
- Small-Group Snorkel Catamaran (Half Day)Not Saona: a 3.5-hour catamaran from Punta Cana with 16 guests at most, a reserve snorkel and a floating bar.
Guides
- All guides
- Tour pricesFrom $69 to $415: what each price includes.
- Small group vs big boatGroup size, stops, crowds and reviews compared.
- From Punta CanaThe bus to Bayahibe, pickup times and how long the day is.
- Natural pool & starfishThe sandbar, the starfish and the turtles at Mano Juan.
- What to bringThe packing list, and what the tours already provide.
- With kidsMinimum ages, child prices and the right boat.
Blog
- All posts
- Hurricane season 2026The 2026 forecast, port closures and how to book safely.
- Sargassum season 2026The 2026 seaweed numbers and the autumn outlook.
- Drone rules 2026RAD 107, permits and no-fly zones, in plain English.
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Quick answers
- What is the Saona Island Unique Experience?
- How much does a Saona Island tour cost?
- What is included in the small-group Saona tour?
- How far is Saona Island from Punta Cana?
- Is the small-group tour worth the extra money?
- Can I touch the starfish at the natural pool?
- Can children go on the Saona Island tour?
- What should I bring to Saona Island?
- Is the boat ride to Saona rough?
- What is Mano Juan?
- Can I cancel my Saona Island tour?