--- title: Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana or Bayahíbe lang: en type: tour city: Punta Cana country: Caribbean price: 106 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Speedboat both ways rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Saona Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/saona-island-premium-discovery-tour-from-punta-cana-or-bayah-be/ --- # Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana or Bayahíbe **Guidekin's take:** A small group Saona day by speedboat both ways that adds snorkeling, El Toro beach and the village of Mano Juan to the natural pool, with a buffet, rum and mamajuana for adults and an air conditioned vehicle. Pickup only from hotels on the route; a no transport tier starts in Bayahíbe. 4.93 from 46 reviews at €106 per person. ## Overview SUPER SMALL GROUP! SPEED BOAT ROUND TRIP SNORKELING +EL TORO BEACH+ MANO JUAN TOWN +NATURAL POOL+ SHOPPING. One of the highest quality Saonas in the market, you will enjoy the privilege of being accompanied by a tour leader in your language We make pick ups only in hotels that are in the way. Very comfortable boat with cushions. One of the few Saonas that includes snorkeling (equipment included). You will enjoy the island without crowds, will have plenty of time to be in that paradise. During lunch, You Will have plates and cutlery (not disposable plastic) and a totally delicious private lunch. We visit the mangroves and television recordings. On the way to the hotel, we will make a stop to go to the bathroom, buy souvenirs at good prices, and try typical drinks totally free We do not produce plastic (eco-friendly) NOT suitable for people with mobility issues, back problems, or recent surgeries. ## Key facts - Price: from €106 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: All 4Fun Dominicana ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | FROM Bayahíbe (NO TRANSPORT) | €106 / person | Spanish, English | TRANSPORTATION FROM BAYAHÍBE: The transportation is only For Hotels in Bayahíbe or Dominicus or Meeting Point: Dominicus Public Beach (Bayahíbe) Pickup included | | Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana | €142 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included | | From Uvero Alto and Cap Cana | €151 / person | Spanish, English | from Uvero Alto, Cap Cana and: Saona Island Discovery tour from Uvero Alto, Macao, Verón, Cap Cana and surroundings of the Punta Cana airport Pickup included | ## What's included - Soda/Pop - Brugal or Barceló Rum. Mamajuana. Only for +18 years old - small snack in the first beach and at the end of the tour - Varied buffet with: grilled meats, fish, rice and beans, potatoes, salad, pasta, vegetables and bread. Fruits Dessert and coffee. - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lobster - Pictures ## Itinerary 1. **Bayahibe** (10m) - We will take the transport from your hotel and drive around 1:00 hour to Bayahíbe, one of the most beautiful beaches and town in the country, at the beach we will take our boat to the first stop. 2. **Bayahibe** (20m) - optional snorkeling stop (equipment included) Discover the colorful Caribbean fish and once we finish, the bar will open. 3. **On the way we will see the famous Catuano Channel, where the sea meets the oc...** (4m) - On the way we will see the famous Catuano Channel, where the sea meets the ocean and at the same time separates the island of the Dominican Republic from the island of Saona. 4. **We Will take the speed boat for around 30 minuts to The second stop, which wi...** (40m; admission included) - We Will take the speed boat for around 30 minuts to The second stop, which will be Playa El Toro where we will see the pinkest sand and where we can enjoy the most virgin and solitary area, we can take a walk and enjoy the island with drinks. Optional: Visit The Flamencos... 5. **Mano Juan** (2h) - Visit the only town on the island, we will enjoy a private dominican buffet lunch, freshly prepared with cutlery, fruits dessert and coffee. Once we eat, we will have free time on the island, in this town there is also the turtle sanctuary, where you can see them, if you... 6. **Isla Saona** (15m) - On the way to the natural pool, we will sail through the mangroves where the turtles live and learn about this natural paradise. 7. **Once in the Natural Pool, where we Will stay around 40 minuts, We will take a...** (40m; admission included) - Once in the Natural Pool, where we Will stay around 40 minuts, We will take a nice swim in the natural pool near the island, in this marine paradise, you can drink and talk with people since the water does not cover more than your waist. You will be able to see the starfish... 8. **Isla Saona** (30m) - After the Natural Pool, we Will drive back to Bayahíbe port. When we arrive back to Bayahíbe, we Will take our transport and we Will stop in the way to use the bathrooms and visit a store where You can find the Best souvenirs at the Best price and try local products for free. ## Schedule - Runs: Sun - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for people with mobility issues or recent surgeries. ## How it compares in Saona Island Tours Ranked **#4 of 11** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/small-group-saona-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) — €146 per person, 4.92 (1545) 2. [Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream Beaches](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/public-paradise-in-saona-relaxation-and-adventure-on-dream-beaches/?format=md) — €124 per person, 4.94 (171) 3. [Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/private-full-day-charter-to-saona-island-from-punta-cana/?format=md) — €2126 per group/vehicle, 5.0 (54) 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/saona-island-premium-discovery-tour-from-punta-cana-or-bayah-be/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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