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Your Saona Island tour from Occidental Punta Cana

We coordinate pickup, transportation to Bayahibe and boarding so you never have to connect suppliers or guess schedules.

70–95 min68–82 km20 pax
Saona Island from Occidental Punta Cana
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Pickup

Occidental Punta Cana → Bayahíbe → Isla Saona

We coordinate pickup, transportation to Bayahibe and boarding so you never have to connect suppliers or guess schedules.

Distance to Bayahibe68–82 km
Pickup06:55–07:35
Transfer70–95 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

  1. 01Pickup at the lobby or confirmed meeting point
  2. 02Arrival in Bayahibe and boarding coordination
  3. 03First crossing by speedboat or catamaran
  4. 04Swim at Palmilla natural pool
  5. 05Several hours on Saona Island with buffet lunch
  6. 06Return on the second boat and transfer to your hotel