Saona Island Day from Punta Cana with Mano Juan
A full island day from Punta Cana: the crossing by catamaran or speedboat, a snorkelling stop, the natural pools, a Dominican buffet and an optional visit to Mano Juan. $89 per adult.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 8h · $89 per adult for the island day
What is this tour like?
A full island day from Punta Cana: the crossing by catamaran or speedboat, a snorkelling stop, the natural pools, a Dominican buffet and an optional visit to Mano Juan. $89 per adult.
The operator is a local company in Punta Cana and sells the day as the complete island programme rather than just a beach transfer. The boat out is a catamaran or a speedboat depending on the departure, and the day includes a stop in clear water where you can snorkel — the equipment is rented on the spot rather than handed out with the ticket.
Mano Juan is the island's only village, and the operator lists the visit there as optional. The natural pools come on the way out, before the island: shallow turquoise water where starfish sit on the bottom.
One figure to check when you book: the tour card says the duration is 8 hours, while the operator's own answers say the whole excursion lasts approximately 8 to 10 hours. Plan for the longer end if you have anything booked that evening. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before, and if the operator cancels, the refund is full.
What are the highlights?
- An optional visit to Mano Juan, the only village on Saona
- Natural swimming pools where starfish lie on the sand
- A Dominican buffet under the palms with an open bar
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- Morning pick-up
Collection from the hotel in Punta Cana and the drive to the boat.
- Crossing to Saona
By catamaran or speedboat, depending on the departure.
- Snorkelling stop
A stop in clear water; equipment is available to rent on board.
- Buffet and open bar
A Dominican buffet served under the palms on the island.
- Mano Juan and the natural pools
The pools with starfish come on the way out; the visit to the village is optional.
What's included in the price?
- Hotel pick-up and the boat to and from Saona
- Dominican buffet lunch
- Open bar through the day, a bilingual guide and national park fees
What's not included?
- Snorkelling equipment, available to rent
- Tips for the crew and the guide
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Pick-up at your hotel in Punta Cana in the morning.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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