Luxury Catamaran Cruises in the Dominican Republic: the 4 Best Days on the Water

1.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139Our pick

Sail from Bayahibe aboard the 75-foot Quetzal, limited to 30 people. Snorkel at Catuano, relax on Saona Island, and visit Las Palmillas natural pool. Lunch, snacks, drinks, equipment, guide, and Bayahibe hotel transfers are included. Guides may include Lola, Charlotte, Enrique, and Bernard.

“What a great experience to start out with ***** a beautiful boat and very great professional crew a small group which was very nice having alot of room on the boat to move around as we wanted without it being crowded. We made our stops and having amazing lunch and had wonderful drinks.. thanks for the great memories guys. Untill next time crew.”

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2.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129Best value

Join Quetzal Catamaran Excursions for an eight-hour trip from La Romana or Bayahibe to Catalina Island. Snorkel at The Wall and The Aquarium, enjoy lunch and an open bar, relax on the beach, then cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River with a multilingual guide.

“It was an amazing trip. The food, drinks and crew were fantastic. Great time snorkeling and enjoying the water.”

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3.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

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

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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4.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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