Your Saona Island tour from Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando
We coordinate pickup, transportation to Bayahibe and boarding so you never have to connect suppliers or guess schedules.
2 h–2 h 30 min130–150 km20 pax
Price calculated before paymentLocal assistanceFlexible cancellation
Pickup
Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando → Bayahíbe → Isla Saona
We coordinate pickup, transportation to Bayahibe and boarding so you never have to connect suppliers or guess schedules.
Distance to Bayahibe130–150 km
Pickup05:30–06:20
Transfer2 h–2 h 30 min
What the classic Saona day feels like
A full day of sea, beach and Dominican atmosphere
Saona is more than a quick photo stop. Your day begins with hotel pickup, continues by road to Bayahibe and changes pace as soon as you board. Sailing, music, a natural pool, lunch and several hours at the beach are coordinated in one booking.
Two boats, two different moods
The outbound and return crossings combine a speedboat and catamaran. The speedboat covers the route efficiently; the catamaran is the relaxed part, with music, bilingual entertainment and room to enjoy the Caribbean. The order may change with daily operations.
Palmilla: the stop everyone remembers
We stop at a clear, shallow natural pool where the water is usually around waist height. You can swim and observe starfish in their habitat. They should be viewed underwater and never handled or lifted for photographs.
Beach time and lunch on Saona
On the island you will have free time to swim, walk beneath the palms or simply switch off. The buffet normally includes grilled meats, rice, pasta, salad and fruit. Water, soft drinks and national beverages are served during the boat and island service.
CHECKLIST
Pack light, but bring these essentials
Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel
Sunscreen, preferably reef-conscious
Sunglasses and a hat or cap
Sandals or beach shoes that can get wet
A waterproof pouch for your phone
A little cash for photos, purchases or optional tips
Local advice: eat breakfast before pickup and carry only what you need. It is a long, sunny day with two boat boardings. If you are prone to motion sickness, take your usual remedy before reaching Bayahibe.
Everything that matters, with no fine print
Round-trip ground transport from included areas
A combination of speedboat and catamaran
Captain, professional crew and bilingual entertainment
Swimming stop at Palmilla natural pool
Several hours at the beach on Saona Island
Buffet with meats, rice, pasta, salad and fruit
Water, soft drinks, rum and national beverages
Local coordination and support on WhatsApp
How the day unfolds
01Pickup at the lobby or confirmed meeting point
02Arrival in Bayahibe and boarding coordination
03First crossing by speedboat or catamaran
04Swim at Palmilla natural pool
05Several hours on Saona Island with buffet lunch
06Return on the second boat and transfer to your hotel
Choose how you want to see Saona
Saona Island from Santo Domingo
Departure from the capital with transportation, boat, beach and lunch included.