Luxury Catamaran Cruises in the Dominican Republic: the 9 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 $129

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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5.Private Luxury Catamaran – Saona or Catalina island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Set out from La Romana aboard a private Quetzal catamaran for up to 15 people. Your captain and crew can shape the day around Saona, Catalina, Catuano, and Las Palmillas, with snorkeling, beach time, snacks, drinks, and commentary from guides such as Joy and Lola.

“My family and I are very happy with this beautiful excursion ,…. We had a beautiful time. The welcome was beautiful and the food was spectacular, delicious and tasty. There were lots of variety off food to pick from the Buffett was incredible !!!!! Thank you to the whole crew who made my whole family feel welcome and loved !”

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6.Private VIP Catamaran Party Boat Punta Cana Bavaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Book a three-hour private catamaran from Bavaro for your own group of up to 15. Crew members such as Wellington, Frenchie, and Mari handle the fun, with snorkeling, Virgin Beach, a natural pool, music, snacks, drinks, and an open bar.

“When I tell you this is the best boat experience I’ve ever had, I mean it! Valerie was super helpful and responsive with our transportation to/from our hotel. When we arrived to our boat, we were told that we were getting upgraded to a bigger bRead more”

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7.From Santo Domingo Saona Island Food And Drink Catamaran Vip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $95

Leave Santo Domingo around 6:25 AM for Bayahibe, then ride a speedboat to Saona Island with a stop at Laguna Azul’s natural pool and starfish sanctuary. You get about 2 hours and 45 minutes on the island, plus lunch, rum, soda, and water. Expect a very long day and several boat transfers.

“Great experience overall, loved the way everyone started to get together and share this memorable experience. The crew was nice, food was good, the island amazing”

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8.Exclusive Private Catamaran Tour to Saona Island – VIP Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 10h 30m

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Punta Cana, La Romana, Bayahíbe, or Uvero Alto, then sail with your own crew to Palmilla and Saona Island. Expect rum, music, shade, a buffet lunch, and personal service from guides such as Julio and Marcus. Catamaran models vary by availability.

“From start to finish this was an experience of a lifetime, Julio, Marcus and the Crew were absolutely amazing and couldn’t do enough to make the day so special. it’s a day we will never forget and I highly recommend this trip, it’s what dreams are made off xx”

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9.VIP Catamaran with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75Best value

You’ll cruise the Punta Cana coast on a private catamaran with snorkeling, a natural pool stop, music, dancing, snacks, and unlimited drinks. Rafael or Rafael Leonidas may help arrange your outing through CanaGo Tours. Choose a family-friendly, adults-only, or customized private format when available.

“First time going to the Dominican Republic and it will not be my last time. Already planning my trip for January and definitely going through Rafael to book another CanaGo boat party! He was so nice and easy to work with. It was literally Read more”

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