The 4 Best Island Hopping Sailing Trips in Punta Cana

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,822 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel by bus, speedboat, and catamaran from Punta Cana to Saona Island. Swim in a starfish-filled natural pool, enjoy a Dominican buffet, relax on white sand, and return with music and dancing. Guides may include Christian, Alex, Eduardo, or Juan. The day is fun but often lasts 12 hours.

“christian was an amazing tour guide who provides an amazing vibe to the trip. very versatile in both english and french. the bus ride was a little long but the bus had ac and pit stop for the washroom. The bathrooms on saona was disgusting but other then that you definitely get your moneys worth with the lunch buffet and open bar. My favourite part of the trip was the dancing girls on the catamaran.”

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2.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67Best value

Spend eight hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by bus, speedboat, and catamaran. You will stop at the Natural Swimming Pool, eat a Dominican buffet, and get beach time with an open bar. Guides may include Indiana Jones, and pickup varies by hotel or Airbnb.

“Saona Island is a beatyfull place 🏝️ But you should not expect 4 hours at the island. Expect more time travelling and time to stop at the souvenir shop than descibed. So if you have a lot of patience this tour is great and recommendable. Remember to bring water for the bus - no drinks are provided in the bus.”

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3.Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89

From Bayahibe, you’ll reach Saona Island by speedboat and sailing catamaran, with 2.5 hours on the beach, buffet lunch, open-bar drinks, music, and a 30-minute natural pool stop. Guides such as Christian, Juan, and Paula have earned warm praise for their care and energy.

“it was one of the prettiest beaches we‘ve been and not to forget the guides, especially andy:)”

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4.Saona Island Full Day Excursion from Punta Cana + Catamaran Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · from $79

Spend about nine hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by road and boat. You will stop at a natural pool, eat a Dominican buffet, enjoy white-sand beaches, and join a catamaran party with music, dancing, and drinks. Guides such as Enrique and Danny have earned strong praise for friendly service.

“It was a great pleasure, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you, Will. First time going to isla saona and it was the best time will definitely recommend to other families and friends.”

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