(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Saona Island, Natural pool Starfish, Fast boat, Catamaran +Dances

31 Reviews 4.77 out of 5 stars Based on 31 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Loading Options

9 to 11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Saona is a paradise island, part of the National Park of the East. Everyone who was lucky enough to visit Saona notes the incredible turquoise color of the water, white sand and countless palm trees along the coast. You will swim in the blue lagoon where starfish live, dine on the Caribbean coast and enjoy Dominican drinks under the rustle of coconut trees. 9 out of 10 travelers say this is the most memorable place of their Caribbean vacation!

Comfortable group transfer in one way to Saona - a comfortable fast boat, in the other - a catamaran with dances and animators. 3 hours on Saona Island, including a delicious buffet lunch, rum, soft drinks. We will stop at the natural pool ( blue lagoon ) with starfish. You can buy a photo after the tour, $100-200, price depending on the photos amount chosen.
! Tourists personally look for and find starfish in a natural pool. Guide is not looking for starfish, tourists are looking for their star. Forbidden to get the stars out of water!

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Catamaran with dances and animators
  • Brunch ! During the lobster breeding season and the fishing ban from March 1 to June 30, shrimp are served in the same volume. !
  • Towels
  • Photoshoot, souvenirs
See 5 moreSee 6 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Departure time at your hotel may vary between 20 and 50 minutes, depending on the location of your Hotel! You will receive a message from our consultant about the exact departure time. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Duration: about 9.0 - 11.0 hours (including transfer time). The duration of transport depends on the distance of your hotel from the ship port. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Transfer time does depend on the number of pick-ups and drop-offs and is entirely dependent on the number of people arriving at a similar time to you. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ! For hotels in the area of Uvero Alto, Cap Cana, and the city of Punta Cana areas, transport costs more due to the distance from the hotels to the ship port per person (Please see the additional price under the What's excluded field). ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List of these hotels in Cap Cana: Margaritaville Island Reserve, Sanctuary, TRS Cap Cana, Secrets Cap Cana, Hyatt Ziva, Azul Beach, Eden Roc, Alsol Luxury Village, Golden Bear Lodge, Green Village. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hotels in city Punta Cana: Ancora Punta Cana, Club Med Punta Cana, The Westin, Tortuga Bay, Arrecife. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hotels in Area Uvero Alto: Excellence El Carmen, Grand Sirenis, Breathless, Now Onyx, Dreams Onyx, Live Aqua, Dreams Punta Cana, Nickelodeon, Royalton CHIC, Ocean El Faro, Excellence Punta Cana, Zoëtry Agua, Le Sivory By PortBlue Boutique ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you wish, we can order you a private transfer for an additional fee. Write to us about it. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ! Tourists personally look for and find starfish in a natural pool. The guide is not looking for starfish, the tourists are looking for their star. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Attention: it is forbidden to pull the starfish out of the water, they are alive and they die when they are out in the air! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a group tour not private. Private trip is on another page of our profile

What To Expect

Bayahibe (Pass By)

Transport time 1:10 hour to the port in Bayahibe.In one way to saona - a comfortable fast boat (40 minutes) , in the other - a catamaran with dances and animators (1,5 hours)And 1:10 hour transport time from the port to the hotels of the Punta Cana area
Read more

Isla Saona

Saona is a paradise island, part of the National Park of the East. Everyone who was lucky enough to visit Saona notes the incredible turquoise color of the water, white sand and countless palm trees along the coast. You will swim in the blue lagoon where starfish live, dine on the Caribbean coast and enjoy Dominican drinks under the rustle of coconut trees. 9 out of 10 travelers say this is the most memorable place of their Caribbean vacation!
Read more

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Piscina Natural Saona

We will stop at the natural pool ( blue lagoon ) with starfish.Tourists personally look for and find starfish in a natural pool. The guide is not looking for starfish, the tourists are looking for their star. - Attention: it is forbidden to pull the starfish out of the water, they are alive and they die when they are out in the air ! - There is no guarantee that you will find a starfish, this is nature, depends on how you search. You can tip one of the catamaran workers and ask them to find a starfish for you
Read more

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina

In one way to saona - a comfortable fast boat, in the other - a catamaran with dances and animators
Read more

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Show 2 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please bring your own towels, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, mosquito repellents, swimsuit(put on, we swim on the way to Saona)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

(8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Saona Island, Natural pool Starfish, Fast boat, Catamaran +Dances?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-259907P7

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.77
31 reviews

Average 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 31 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
27
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
0

Loading Options

Similar Tours & Activities

Cultural Safari by Truck RD: Live the Adventure

Cultural Safari by Truck RD: Live the Adventure

3
 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$75

Full-Day Trip to Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island

Full-Day Trip to Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island

2
 12 hours 10 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$130

Saona Island Catamaran Tour Buffet & Open Bar from Punta Cana

Saona Island Catamaran Tour Buffet & Open Bar from Punta Cana

2
 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$69.24

Zipline Tour : Punta Cana (Join The Group)

Zipline Tour : Punta Cana (Join The Group)

1
 5 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Instant Confirmation
from
US$205.62

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Punta Cana Snorkeling Cruise and Dune buggy Combo Adventure

Punta Cana Snorkeling Cruise and Dune buggy Combo Adventure

 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$129

Punta Cana Beach Horseback Riding

Punta Cana Beach Horseback Riding

 3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$58

Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour
Likely to Sell Out

Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

 9 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$165

Flintstones Buggy Adventure from Punta Cana

Flintstones Buggy Adventure from Punta Cana

 4 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$65

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Catamaran with dances and animators
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Stop at the natural pool (Tourists personally find starfish, guide is not looking for starfish! )
  • Brunch! During the lobster breeding season and the fishing ban from March 1 to June 30, shrimp are served in the same volume. !
  • Towels
  • Photoshoot, souvenirs
  • Pinacolada, lobster
  • For hotels in the area Uvero Alto, Cap Cana and city Punta Cana areas additional 10$ per person
  • Forbidden to pull the starfish out of the water,they are alive,they die when they are out in the air

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please bring your own towels, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, mosquito repellents, swimsuit(put on, we swim on the way to Saona)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.