--- title: Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana lang: en type: tour city: Punta Cana country: Caribbean price: 2180 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 54 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, fr, es] guidekin_pick: Own catamaran, buffet, divers rank_in_category: 3 of 11 (Saona Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/private-full-day-charter-to-saona-island-from-punta-cana/ --- # Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana **Guidekin's take:** A private double deck motor catamaran to Saona for your own party, with a buffet lunch, unlimited open bar with mojitos, snorkel gear and dive gear for certified divers, and hotel pickup, priced per boat. Divers must leave enough hours before a flight, and only tips are extra. 5 from 54 reviews at €2180 per group/vehicle for 8h. In our comparison: #3 of 11 in Saona Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our Private Charter to Saona Island tour takes place onboard our beautiful 38 foot motorized double decker catamaran. This is the perfect tour for those who wish to visit the beautiful Saona island on their own terms. With large open spaces and two decks it is a favorite choice among groups for the Best Catamaran Charter in Punta Cana experience. This is also a way that families with both divers and snorkelers can spend the day together enjoying the activities they love. Marvel at a sunken shipwreck, dive or snorkel on a fabulous reef that is home to stingrays and turtles and explore the natural wonders of Dominican Republic away from the crowds. We pride ourselves on our VIP Service and take care of all details for you from loading gear, serving you a cold drink, changing the tanks our staff is there anticipating your every need. If you love the sea and all things in it then this is the tour for you! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 251 pickup points - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Buffet lunch, Unlimited drinks (open bar),… - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 251 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €2180 per group/vehicle for the Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana option; other options up to €2894 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: El Tour Caribe - Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20 ## Reviews 5.0 from 54 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 54. - 5 stars: 54 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the attentive crew, food and flexible itinerary; no recurring drawback is reported in these reviews **Praised:** - Attentive crew who make guests feel welcome and cared for - Fresh food, frequent snacks and plentiful drinks - Patient diving instruction that helps beginners feel comfortable - Flexible plans for groups mixing diving, snorkeling and relaxation - Quiet beaches and snorkeling stops away from larger crowds **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint is evident in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 46 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2018-02-23 to 2026-07-21); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana | €2171 per group | French, English, Spanish | Pickup included | | Larger Group Option | €2894 per group | French, English, Spanish | For Groups of 7 to 15 guests Pickup included | ## What's included - Buffet lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Unlimited drinks (open bar) - Snacks - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Mojitos - Dive equipment for certified divers - DJ on the Boat ## Not included - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 251 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - As a certified diver please make sure you allow at least 18 hours out of the water after your last dive prior to your flight - Consider your physical health when choosing this activity as swimming can be strenuous and ocean currents change and may be a challenge if you are not physically fit. - Diving within 24 hours prior to flying is not recommended. All participants in dive courses will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor - Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive - The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €2171 | €1086 | | 4 | €2171 | €543 | | 6 | €2171 | €362 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Saona Island Tours start at €71 per person. ## Compared with other Saona Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 11** | €2180 per group | 8h | 5.0 (54) | private | | [Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/small-group-saona-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 9h | 4.92 (1559) | shared | | [Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream Beaches](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/public-paradise-in-saona-relaxation-and-adventure-on-dream-beaches/?format=md) | €125 | 8h | 4.94 (171) | shared | | [Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana or Bayahíbe](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/saona-island-premium-discovery-tour-from-punta-cana-or-bayah-be/?format=md) | €109 | 10h | 4.93 (46) | shared | Ranked #3 of 11 in Saona Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €71 to €150, median €109; typical length 9h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/saona-island-tours/?format=md ## More in Punta Cana - All Punta Cana tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/private-full-day-charter-to-saona-island-from-punta-cana/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/?format=md