Boat Excursions on the Caribbean Sea
Boat trips To Saona Island
Saona Island: dream beaches!
For visitors of the Punta Cana and Bavaro resort, the most popular excursion is a boat trip to Saona Island. Located just off shore of Bayahibe, 50 km south west of Punta Cana, Saona Island is part of the National Park del Este and is the largest uninhabited island in the Caribbean, with approximately the same size of Aruba. Due to its protected status, it remains largely pristine where you can find the Caribbean of your dreams – pure white sand, majestic palm trees, and crystal clear, azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. More than 600,000 people visit this exotic island annually.
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Excursions to Saona Island:
Departing from the fishermen village Bayahibe, just south west of Punta Cana, all excursions visit Saona Island. There are two main types of excursions: those that travel to the island by catamaran and return by speedboat, and the ‘speedboat’ only tours.
Per Catamaran:
The catamaran excursions are typically arranged by hotel representatives and are known as ‘party tours’. In these large group gatherings, tourists enjoy the island with plenty of rum, music, and entertainment. The catamarans operate at a slower pace, limiting the number of sites that can be visited.
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With independent operators:
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The ‘speedboat’ only tours are provided by independent operators and have a more ‘eco’ focus: smaller groups, with a guide delivering information about the island’s history, nature, and culture. Most of these excursions explore the remote beaches of this paradise that are not accessible by catamarans.
Saona Crusoe VIP
The Saona Crusoe VIP from SeavisTours has been voted the best Saona Island tour by the readers of Tripadvisor and Holidaycheck for the last 3 years. This tour includes visits to various sites on the island, such as a village tour through the community of Mano Juan and beach time combined with snorkeling at Canto de la Playa, the most beautiful beach in the southeastern region of the Dominican Republic.
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These excursions are conducted in small groups with European/American guides. SeavisTours also operates a sea turtle sanctuary on the island where you might have the opportunity to interact with a 2-day-old turtle. Explore Seavis Tours for a rewarding experience.
