Service Overview
Book your Private Saona Island excursion today! Includes speedboat, catamaran party, buffet lunch, and open bar. Swim with starfish in the natural pool. Free hotel pickup!Service FAQ
Expect a full day, typicallyย 8 to 10 hours. If you are coming from Punta Cana, you will have aย 1.5-hour bus rideย to Bayahibe before even boarding the boat.
Catamarans are slower (1.5โ2 hours), more stable, and usually include music and dancing. Speedboats are faster (30โ45 minutes) but can be bumpy and are generally not recommended for pregnant women or those with back issues.
Most reputable tours fromย Punta Cana Excursionsย andย Adventuresย include round-trip transport from major resorts in Punta Cana, Bavaro, and Bayahibe.
Essentials includeย biodegradable sunscreen, a towel, swimwear (wear it under your clothes), a hat, and a waterproof phone case. Bringย cashย (USD or Pesos) for tips and local souvenirs.
Yes, most standard tours include anย open barย and aย buffet lunchย featuring traditional Dominican dishes like rice, beans, and grilled chicken.
Most tours stop at theย "Natural Pool" (Piscina Natural), a shallow sandbar where you can see giant starfish.ย Warning:ย Never lift starfish out of the water, as this can kill them.
While family-friendly, speedboats are often restricted forย pregnant womenย and people withย serious back or heart conditions. Some "VIP" tours are better suited for seniors as they use more stable vessels.
- Standard group tours typically range fromย $80 to $120 USDย per person. Private or "VIP" experiences that visit more secluded beaches likeย Canto de la Playaย can cost significantly more.
Generally, there isย no Wi-Fiย on the island. Some local carriers (like Claro) may have limited signals in the village ofย Mano Juan, but you should plan to be offline for the day.
The service includes a professional DJ, full sound system, and live mixing during your private catamaran tour to Saona Island with Punta Cana City Tours. The DJ will create the perfect atmosphere tailored to your group.
Yes, absolutely. You can customize the music playlist in advance or coordinate directly with the DJ onboardโwhether you prefer reggaeton, house, hip-hop, Latin hits, or chill vibes.
This is a fully private experience, meaning the DJ performs exclusively for your group throughout the tour.
The DJ typically performs throughout the main sailing portions of the trip, with flexibility depending on your itinerary and preferences.
Yes, you can request songs in real-time, and the DJ will adapt the vibe to match your energy and mood.
Definitely. The onboard DJ is perfect for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversaries, and celebrations, turning your catamaran into a private party in the Caribbean.
No, everything is included. The DJ comes fully equipped with professional audio gear and setup, ready to perform onboard.















