Eight days out to Saona, sorted by group size and style: a 14-guest speedboat, a sailing catamaran, a private boat and the big-group classics. Each has its own page with the day, the price and what guests say.
Capped groups, a slower day and the quieter beaches. The classic party boat is next door.
Small groupFourteen guests on a speedboat: the Mano Juan turtle project, a beach lunch and the Palmilla starfish, ahead of the crowds.
On Saona: Four stops in the park: Mano Juan, a secret beach, Abanico, Palmilla
Sailing catamaranA 75-foot sailing catamaran with 30 guests at most: Catuano reef snorkel, Saona beach time and lunch on board.
On Saona: About 1.5 hours on the beach (itinerary)
Park fees includedUp to 30 guests from Bayahibe: Catuano, two Saona beaches, the natural pool, lunch, drinks and the park fee included.
On Saona: About 3 hours over two Saona stops, plus Catuano and the pool
Private boatYour group only on a private boat from Bayahibe: Catuano, Mano Juan and the beaches at your pace, lunch and drinks included.
On Saona: Your pace: the itinerary lists Catuano, Mano Juan and Saona
Cheaper, busier days with an open bar or a hotel pickup in Punta Cana or Bavaro.
Most reviewedThe budget classic: speedboat out via the natural pool, about three hours on Saona with lunch and an open bar, catamaran party back.
On Saona: About 3 hours, plus a 30-minute natural pool stop
Bávaro pickupLobby pickup in Bávaro at 8:30 AM, lunch and a guide. A later start, but guests report short island time.
On Saona: 1 to 2 hours, guests report
Lowest priceThe lowest price: about three hours on Saona, buffet lunch and drinks, the natural pool, pickup from Bayahibe hotels only.
On Saona: About 3 hours (itinerary)
A half day on the water from Punta Cana instead of a full day on Saona.
Cross-sellNot Saona: a 3.5-hour catamaran from Punta Cana with 16 guests at most, a reserve snorkel and a floating bar.
On Saona: Not a Saona trip: a half day on the Punta Cana coast