Best Bayahibe Catamaran Cruises Worldwide — Our Top 4

1.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 10 hours · from $169 per person Our pick

Spend 10 hours aboard the Quetzal from La Romana or Bayahibe, sailing with a small group to Catuano, Saona Island, and Las Palmillas. Snorkel with tropical fish, relax on a quieter beach, and enjoy fresh lunch, snacks, and drinks. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish, with Angel, Charlotte, and Bernard among the crew members praised for attentive service.

“the island was lovely and staff could not do enough for you. brilliant experience from start to finish”

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2.Santo Domingo: Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 7 - 12 hours

Travel from Punta Cana or Santo Domingo to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by catamaran or speedboat. You will stop at a shallow natural pool and starfish area, enjoy Creole buffet lunch, and have nearly three hours on the island. Guides speak English, Italian, and Spanish, with hotel pickup available at selected locations.

“Excelente tour a Isla Saona. La organización fue clara, el personal siempre atento y el ambiente muy agradable. Disfrutamos mucho la música, la playa y el almuerzo típico.”

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3.Catamaran Tour to Saona Island with Open Bar and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $81 per person

Sail from Bayahibe to Saona Island on a lively catamaran, stopping at a shallow natural pool before three hours on the beach. Your day includes hotel transfer when selected, a Dominican buffet with vegetarian choices, unlimited beer and soft drinks, music, and a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Alex is one guide associated with the tour.

“This is the perfect excursion if you want to feel like you're in a postcard. The boat was clean and lively, the beach was paradise, and everything ran smoothly. It’s ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends. The open bar didn’t hurt either!”

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4.Island Escape to Saona • catamaran & Beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 74 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $59 per person Best value

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Punta Cana or Bayahibe to Saona Island. Swim at a starfish-filled natural pool, enjoy an open bar, eat a Dominican buffet, and return by catamaran with music. The multilingual guide Mama Diari has been especially helpful for English, Spanish, and French speakers.

“If you’re visiting Punta Cana, this trip is a must. Saona Island truly feels like paradise, and doing it by catamaran by visiting multiple beach stops makes it even more unforgettable. From start to finish, it felt like a perfect mix of fun, relaxation, and unreal scenery!”

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