Visit Saona Island on a cruise through Cotubanama National Park from Punta Cana. Snorkel at the edge of the Catuano Channel, have lunch on a dreamy white sand beach, and swim in a natural pool.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
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- Duration 8 - 11 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French
- Pickup optional
- The activity provider will let you know the pickup place and time within 24 hours after you book. Transport is included.
Experience
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Saona Island
Guided tour (7.5 hours)
9 drop-off locations:
La Romana, El Soco, Bávaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Attitude Excursions, Uvero Alto, Juan Dolio, Dominicus, Boca Chica
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Discover the Penon Cliff and mangroves
- Enjoy a snorkeling stop at Catuano piers
- Have a Typical Dominican lunch in a restaurant on a dream white sand beach
- Have plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of a lovely beach at Saona Island
- Enjoy the Natural Pool and have a drink while enjoying crystal clear waters
Start with pickup and drive to Bayahibe, the starting point of the excursion, where you will embark on the fast boat to Cotubanama National Park A short stop in front of the Penon where an English-speaking guide will give you explanations about this cliff and the Taino natives, the first inhabitants of the island. You will also make a stop at the mangroves, which are trees growing directly in the seawater. First stop on the island of Saona, at Catuano where you can enjoy a beautiful snorkeling spot at the piers from the boat. There, you will discover the tropical fishes and coral of that tropical Island. Once done, let's head to a beautiful white sand beach where you will have plenty of time to take a drink, have a delicious Dominican buffet lunch and relax on the beach while enjoying the wonderful panorama. To top it off, you will stop at the famous natural pool where you will be able to see the huge starfish and have an aperitif in the turquoise Caribbean water. Come back to Bayahibe with beautiful memories.
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Bayahibe and Dominicus area
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Punta Cana, Juan Dolio and Boca Chica
- Comfortable motorized boat
- Guide
- Captain and crew
- Snorkels and masks
- 1 hour at the snorkeling spot ''The Piers''
- 3 hours and a half at Saona Beach
- 45 minutes at the Natural Pool
- Complete Dominican lunch in a restaurant on the beach
- Drinks at the beach: sprite, coca cola, rum, beer and water
- Snacks
- Fins
- Beach towels
- Photograph service (available)
- Tips
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Participants
Date
If you stay in the village of Bayahibe or if you have your own transportation, you can meet us at our office at 8:30am. You can find the location in Google Maps with the keyword: ''Dominican Attitude Excursions''.
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- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Beachwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing