The 9 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

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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5.Private Luxury Catamaran – Saona or Catalina island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · $1,990 for the boat, seats 15

Set out from La Romana on a private Quetzal catamaran for up to 15 people. Your crew can shape the day around Catuano, Saona, Las Palmillas, snorkeling, beaches, and nature stops. Joy and Lola are among the crew members praised for attentive service. Snacks, soft drinks, rum, local beer, commentary, and transfers are included.

“We loved Joy and the entire crew. Joy looked out for us making sure we didn’t get ripped off by locals trying to sell us stuff. The sea weed at Saona island was a bummer but can’t control that of course. The starfish island was amazing. ThRead more”

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6.Private VIP Catamaran Party Boat Punta Cana Bavaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · $795 for the boat, seats 15

Spend three hours on a private Punta Cana catamaran with your own group, crew, music, open bar, snacks, and bottled water. Snorkel at a coral reef, stop at Virgin Beach for coconuts, then relax in a natural pool. Pickup is available from select locations, and the crew can adjust time at each stop.

“Wonderful experience with great customer services and the photographer was a plus. They even stopped in the clear water area for us to get off the boat as DR has a lot of seaweed. I would use them again! Thank you”

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7.From Santo Domingo Saona Island Food And Drink Catamaran Vip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $95 per person

Travel from Santo Domingo to Bayahibe, ride a speedboat to Laguna Azul, then spend 2 hours and 45 minutes on Saona Island. This 10-hour trip includes pickup, lunch, drinks, and a return boat party. Expect an early start, several transfers, and a long day for $95.

“Great experience overall, loved the way everyone started to get together and share this memorable experience. The crew was nice, food was good, the island amazing”

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8.Exclusive Private Catamaran Tour to Saona Island – VIP Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 10h 30m · $1,590 for the boat, seats 5

Spend about 10.5 hours on a private catamaran from Bayahibe to Palmilla Natural Pool and Saona Island. Julio, Marcus, and the crew provide music, drinks, lunch, and personal service for groups of up to five. Expect shade, a bathroom, and a relaxed pace, but confirm the assigned boat since catamaran models vary.

“From start to finish this was an experience of a lifetime, Julio, Marcus and the Crew were absolutely amazing and couldn’t do enough to make the day so special. it’s a day we will never forget and I highly recommend this trip, it’s what dreams are made off xx”

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9.VIP Catamaran with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75 per person Best value

This private CanaGo Tours outing gives you about three hours on Punta Cana’s coast, with round-trip transport, guided snorkeling, unlimited soft drinks and alcohol for adults, snacks, music, dancing, and a natural pool stop with a floating bar. Rafael and his team handle the arrangements, while private groups can shape the day around their preferred pace.

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