10 Bayahibe Catamaran Cruises Worth Booking

1.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 10 hours · from $169Our pick

Sail Quetzal from Bayahibe to Saona Island with guides such as Angel, Charlotte, and Bernard. You’ll snorkel at Catuano, relax on a quieter beach, eat lunch aboard, and swim among starfish at Las Palmillas. Expect a calm sailing day, not a loud party boat.

“I 100% recommend this trip! It’s great value for money and you definitely won't be disappointed. The catamaran ride was amazing, and the crew was fantastic. Great snacks and drinks on board too. Just a small note: Be prepared that the transfer cost to their office might not be stated upfront as they use a third-party service. However, the tour itself is perfect!”

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2.Santo Domingo: Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 7 - 12 hours

You’ll travel from Punta Cana or Santo Domingo to Bayahibe, then cross by catamaran or speedboat to Saona Island. Swim at a natural pool, see starfish, enjoy Creole buffet dishes, and return with music, dancing, and an open bar. Guide service is available in English, Italian, and Spanish.

“Excelente tour a Isla Saona. La organización fue clara, el personal siempre atento y el ambiente muy agradable. Disfrutamos mucho la música, la playa y el almuerzo típico.”

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3.Catamaran Tour to Saona Island with Open Bar and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

You’ll travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, then sail toward Saona Island with music, an open bar, and a stop at a shallow natural pool. Expect a Dominican buffet, about three hours on Saona, an English or Spanish guide, and hotel pickup if selected. Guide Alex has earned special praise for his friendly leadership.

“The natural pool stop was a highlight. Very enjoyable experience.”

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4.Island Escape to Saona • catamaran & Beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 74 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $59Best value

Travel from Punta Cana or Bayahibe to Saona Island for a starfish-filled natural pool, buffet lunch, and beach time. Guide Mama Diari may assist in English, Spanish, and French. Expect a long day with bus transfers, a shopping stop, and a music-filled catamaran return.

“Très bonne ambiance. Et avec la guide Mama Diari qui était top ! Elle fait même l’effort de traduire en français pour ceux le moins a l’aise avec l’espagnol ou l’anglais. Petit bémol pour l’arrivée tardive sur l’île, en toute fin de service pour le déjeuner. Résultat : presque plus rien à manger (plus de viande du tout) alors que la prestation est incluse. D’où le 4 (au lieu d’un 5/5)”

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5.Saona Island Catamaran Cruise with Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $65

You’ll sail from Bayahibe to Saona Island with Tour Whales Samana, spending 2.5 hours on a white-sand beach before stopping at a shallow natural pool. Expect a buffet lunch, open drinks, Dominican music, rum, and a lively group atmosphere rather than a quiet nature trip.

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6.Saona Island Sailing in catamaran with open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Spend 10 hours sailing from Bayahibe to Saona Island, with hotel pickup, a Dominican buffet, open bar, live music, beach time, and a stop at a shallow natural pool. Guides speak English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Expect a lively boat day, not a quiet private cruise.

“Nel complesso è stata una bella esperienza. I punti negativi: - isola troppo affollata - troppa gente ubriaca - ultimo ma non meno importante, rientrando dall'isola abbiamo cambiato barca senza essere avvisati. Avevamo lasciato su l'attrezzatura da snorkeling ed è stato un cinema recuperarle. A parer mio avrei evitato di includere le bevande alcoliche nell'open bar, anche perché c'erano bambini a bordo.. e non è una bella scena. Consiglio di NON LASCIARE NULLA INCUSTODITO. Do tre stelle e non una perché il capitano è stato gentile e si è attivato per aiutarci”

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7.Saona Island Speedboat and Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

Travel from your hotel to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by speedboat. Swim in the shallow Blue Lagoon, look for starfish, enjoy a beach buffet, and return by catamaran with music and dancing. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish.

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8.Saona Island Day Tour and Catamaran Party

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $67

Travel from your Punta Cana hotel to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by motorboat and catamaran. You will stop at a natural pool, eat lunch on the island, and return with music, dancing, snacks, rum, and soft drinks. The day is lively, social, and not designed for travelers needing quiet or easy access.

“Mauvaise expérience, organisation catastrophique très mal géré par les guides surtout qu’il y’a un seul guide pour 10 groupé différent , on a du attendre presque une heure avant de monter à bord ou même dans le catamaran nous empêche de boire à volonté , au bout d’un moment ils nous ont dit qu’il ne servent plus à boire. Une fois arrivé sur l’île saona , fallait encore attendre 30minute avant de pouvoir manger. Mal bouffe , deux collègue sont tombé malade juste après cette expérience deux fois toxication alimentaire. A évité !”

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9.From Bayahíbe: Saona Island Catamaran Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $69

Join a 7 to 8-hour Saona Island trip from Bayahíbe with a speedboat ride out, sailing catamaran return, buffet lunch, open drinks, and a 30-minute natural-pool stop. Guide Casilindo has led some departures, though timing and bar service can vary.

“Nos citaron a las 9:15 y salimos 1 hora después, estuvimos esperando bajo el sol mientras tanto. En la actividad dice que verás las estrellas de mar lo cual, no sucedió. La actividad la reservamos por ese motivo sin embargo, cuando le pregunté a Casilindo (nuestro guía) me dijo “uy eso ya fue. Súbete ya” No fue barra libre pues decidieron cerrar la barra. Poco tiempo en la playa y la comida muy regular. Pese a esto la pasamos bien y nos divertimos!”

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10.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2 reviews · 9 hours · from $110

Spend nine hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by catamaran and speedboat. You will swim at a shallow natural pool, relax on white sand, eat a Dominican buffet, and enjoy an open bar. English, French, and Spanish guides are available, with hotel pickup in Punta Cana and Bavaro.

“I liked most the natural pool experience. It was stunning! The least thing I liked was killing 2 roaches on the bus that picked us up from the hotel. There communication has to improve! No communication whatsoever of what we’re doing, they stopped for gas and had us change buses and we just sat for over a half hour not knowing what was going on. We could have went to the restroom, got something to drink if they had communicated it.”

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