Saona Island Speedboat: Quick Beach Escape

Embark on a small group boat tour to Saona Island and experience the beauty of its tropical fishes, corals, and white sand beaches. Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Natural pool and indulge in the finest Dominican rum. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bayahibe - Gather at the office in the charming fishing village of Bayahibe, the sole departure point to Saona Island. Guests staying in Bayahibe village can easily walk to the meeting point. After a warm welcome and briefing, board a comfortable speedboat to embark on a Caribbean adventure directly from the coast, avoiding lengthy road transfers….
What's Included
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (rum, beer, soft drinks, water)
  • Snacks during the day (pineapple, nachos, cakes)
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Certified local guide throughout the excursion
  • Entrance fees to the National Park
  • Dominican lunch served on the island
  • Hotel and residence pickup in Dominicus (if required)
What's Not Included
  • Lobster option (available from July 1st to February 29th only): $50 USD per person
  • Professional photos (optional purchase)
Additional Information

This speedboat trip to Saona Island is perfect for travelers looking to make the most of their day and experience the highlights of Saona without lengthy sailing times.
With the speedboat, you arrive at the island more quickly, providing extra time to enjoy the beach and key attractions like the Natural Pool, where you can stroll in clear, shallow waters…

Location
Dominican Attitude Excursions
Calle Roma
• If you stay in Bayahibe, our office is within walking distance (max 5 min). • Guests with a car may come directly. • Optional transport from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica and La Romana: select the correct pickup option when booking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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778vickiek
Mar 8, 2026
First Visit to PC! - Great week in Los Corales area! Very walkable. Great beach and extremely friendly area. Felt very safe there and can’t wait to go back. Many excellent restaurants in area.
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Juliane
Jan 21, 2026
Again and again!! - Everything is just right here - from hotel transfers, payment processes and the trip itself. No rip-off, no excessively loud music and still having fun with a sip of rum here and there. We booked the Saona Attiude tour and felt very comfortable from the moment we first contacted them. We can recommend this provider to anyone looking for quality, fun and an authentic experience. Again and again I would book here.
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Ejt75
Dec 1, 2025
Amazing! - We had such an amazing day and honestly couldn’t fault the experience. From the moment we were picked up to the time we got back, everything felt really smooth, well organised and easy. We travelled by private transport to Bayahibe and then took the catamaran over to Saona Island, with a snorkelling stop along the way, plenty of time on the beach with lunch, and a final stop at the natural pool for drinks and to see the wonderful starfish. Because it was a private trip, we never once felt rushed — everything was done at our pace, which made such a difference and meant we could properly relax and enjoy every part of the day. A huge thank you to Nadine, who was brilliant to deal with from the very first message and made organising everything so simple. Christian, our guide, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable and happy to go at our pace, which really added to the experience. Captain Roberto and his crew were also great and looked after us so well throughout the day. The whole atmosphere was relaxed and fun, the boat and service were great, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. We all loved it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
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Olisam33
Nov 7, 2025
Deserves many more stars! - What to say.....look, analyze, evaluate and compare! This agency is IDEAL💚! Not only for Francophones but also for Hispanics and Anglo-Saxons! Everything is organized for everyone to enjoy! From booking with Nadine, attentive and rigorous to Christian, the animator, nice, joker but vigilant, Manuel the photographer who has the eye to capture the good times and the Capitan, smiling, who is attentive to our comfort on the water. We loved this beautiful day too short: sun, warmth, beautiful lobsters, unique landscapes and excellent rum. Well...😁that's when we start again.....💯???
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Diāna
Nov 2, 2025
Great adventure 💓 - We had the best time with our guide Christian and his crew! We saw a lot of the amazing Saona island, snorkelled, ate some super delicious food at Mano Juan and saw starfish, turtles and a stingray 🤩 the crew was really helpful, energetic and our guide spoke fluently 3 languages so everyone could understand and learn more about the things we saw. We also got some nice pictures from Emanuel 📸 Truly a highlight of our vacation 🌟
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Lea_miele
Sep 28, 2025
Saona: an exceptional memory 🩵 - An unforgettable experience! Many thanks to Nadine, who organized our excursion with remarkable kindness, as well as to Christian and his team who led the boat trip to Saona they were of great professionalism while creating a cheerful and warm Mood on the boat, which made this moment really privileged. We discovered spectacular landscapes in a friendly Mood and all in a small group. The places chosen were all beautiful and outside the very popular places, even offering us the chance to observe turtles and starfish! The boat was comfortable and the organization perfect from start to finish. Thank you for these amazing memories!
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Wander63939681019
Jul 27, 2025
Saona and Catalina Excursion available - We liked our excursion a friendly well prowled team (they speak French) small groups and experienced guide.
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Erika_o
Jul 9, 2025
Excellent experience as a solo traveler! - The whole process was easy to book. Excellent communication, pickup/dropoff, & wonderful overall experience! The food for lunch was great especially the chicken! Everything went well and would book again with them! Love the islands selection & plenty of time on each island! Everyone on board was great! Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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Susan_m
Jan 1, 2026
Destinations very nice, tour operations need improvement - Pros: This full day tour had very nice destinations. 1st stop was a national park Mangrove area with sea turtles, though we couldn’t see the turtles (we were on the other side of the small boat). 2nd stop was snorkeling; water was choppy but we saw a few nice fish. 3rd stop was Saona Island - beautiful trees, white sandy beach, and bathtub calm water great for swimming. Lunch was good. 4th stop was (we think) called Turtle Beach, which we didn’t think was necessary because it was another nice beach on Saona Island … we would have preferred not making this stop. 5th stop was the natural pool with the large red starfish… this was very nice. Then back to Bayahibe. Our guide Alberto was very good. He spoke 3 languages— Spanish, German, and English—very impressive! The boat captain and 1st mate were also very skilled. The speedboat rides were fun — high speed thrills — in between all the places. The Dominican Attitude staff are very nice, friendly , and helpful. Great staff! Cons: It was very difficult for all 28-30 passengers (in one boat) to maneuver on the very tiny speedboat. We were packed in like sardines w no legroom and no space to move around. It was very difficult getting off and on the boat because there was no easy way to step onto or out of the boat. We had to hold onto the motor engine and step over a 3 foot high divider wall to climb into the boat, without something to hold onto. All 28-30 of us had no space to maneuver around each other to get off for snorkeling and back on after snorkeling. Tiny seats left no space for our towels, bags, etc, so these all got wet when we got back in after snorkeling. What we are saying is it would have been a better experience if a slightly larger boat was used, to give passengers more legroom, more space to put our stuff, easier on/off access for snorkeling, and easier getting on and off the boat. The tour started about an hour late at about 9:30. At least 60 passengers were waiting in a very small area w not enough seats for quite some time before we were taken to the boats. Then, it was not clear to the staff which boat we were supposed to be using. At the end of the tour back at the base office, there were about 30 minutes or more waiting because the transport busses back were late and very disorganized. The following has nothing to do with the Dominican Attitude tour operator and did not at all influence our review/rating of the tour: The massages on the beach are a rip off and scam. For 20 minute massage for my daughter, the masseuse Paola told me beforehand that it would cost $30. But $70 was charged to my daughter’s credit card! This charge happened after they told me it would cost $30 and without discussing any additional charges with me or my daughter. The massage therapist Paola took advantage of the situation to charge $30 more just for adding my daughter’s *feet* to her massage. Total scam. She did not tell my daughter any $$ figure for this “add on” before it was done. I spoke w Alberto and Paola and got $20 back in DR pesos. But this cash refund was before I knew they also charged a tax and “service fee”, making the total charge $70 (not $60). So, tourists beware — a $30 massage (for 20 minutes) costs $70 if they add on another body area and if you are using a card. The masseuse took total advantage of the situation and the fact that my young daughter used her card. Again, the massage scam on Saona Island was NOT part of the tour operator and didn’t influence our rating.
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Daniele_a
Jan 12, 2026
They simply left us on the island - We were having a good time, but the guide told us when to come back. We were exactly in the point where we were supposed to be at the correct time, but there was no one and only after 30 minutes we realized that they simply forgot us on the island. We had to pay the last boat on the island to come back. When we arrived other people from the group told us that the guide didn’t even count the people and even if they were looking for us they didn’t find us. So bad that we missed a part of what we paid not because of us. We are guides too in Italy and we also travelled the whole world and nothing like this ever happened. Btw the rum was good 👍🏻
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).