The 4 Best Luxury Catamaran Cruises in the Dominican Republic

1.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139 per person Our pick

Sail aboard the 75-foot Quetzal with up to 30 people, stopping at Catuano for guided snorkeling, Saona Island for beach time, and Las Palmillas for starfish. Your day includes Bayahibe pickup, lunch, snacks, an open bar, and live commentary from guides such as Charlotte, Lola, and Enrique.

“An amazing experience! The tour guide and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Was very organized and we felt pampered throughout the entire day. We enjoyed it and would highly recommend! We relaxed, ate great food, and saw beautiful things!”

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2.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129 per person Best value

Quetzal Catamaran takes you from Bayahibe toward Catalina Island aboard a spacious boat limited to 28 people. Expect The Wall and The Aquarium snorkel stops, a beach break, buffet lunch, snacks, drinks, multilingual commentary, and a return cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River. Pickup is included from Bayahibe.

“Amazing experience! The best crew and tour guide to show you how to do the beautiful island life of the DR”

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3.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

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

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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4.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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