Island hopping · ISLAND TOURS WITH LUNCH IN PUNTA CANA
Good island tours with lunch in Punta Cana sell out weeks ahead in high season and the early departures go first. Below: the 7 to book now, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend a full day reaching Saona Island by speedboat and returning by party catamaran. You’ll swim in a starfish-filled natural pool, eat Dominican food, and relax on a postcard beach. Guides such as Christian, Alex, and Eduardo are known for keeping the day lively and organized.
“Tour guide was so helpful and instructions were very clear”
Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island with guide Manuel or another group guide, stopping at Palmilla’s shallow natural pool before lunch and beach time. A speedboat gets you there, while a lively catamaran usually brings you back. Expect a shared group, rum drinks, and a long day.
“Its was amazing had lots of fun the tour guys were 10/10 would deff recommend to anyone looking to party and have fun!”
Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat, pause in Playa Palmilla’s shallow natural pool, enjoy lunch and beach time, then return by catamaran. Guides such as Manuel and Nicholas keep the day lively, but shared transfers, crowded boats, and extra charges require patience.
“The bus to the loading dock was fine. The party boat was fun! Two stops. The first is at a beach to view star fish and enjoy the chest high clear water! The second is at a different beach which the main part of the excursion. That beach was nice! The speed boat was fun! Snorkeling was fun! Make sure to bring your own snorkeling set just in case.”
Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Punta Cana to Bayahibe and Saona Island. You’ll swim at Playa Palmilla’s natural pool, enjoy three hours on the island, eat a Dominican-style buffet, and return by party catamaran or speedboat. The tour is shared and can include up to 60 people.
“Saona island was amazing. Nothing like I’ve ever seen before. However when I booked this excursion I was told it would be just our group and it was NOT.”
From Punta Cana, ride to Bayahibe, sail toward Saona Island, eat a Dominican buffet, swim at a white-sand beach, and stop at a shallow natural pool. The day lasts 10 hours and includes hotel transport, drinks, and guides in four languages.
“+piękne widoki -katamaran tylko w jedną stronę (powrót) - stary autobus, ale ujdzie, podróż z Bavaro nie jest długa - zła komunikacja miejsca odbioru - w aplikacji zaznaczona recepcja hotelu, dopytywałam o to, bo słyszałam, że z naszego hotelu (Catalonia) czasami odbierają z oddalonego szlabanu wjazdowego, czekaliśmy w lobby, tak jak było oznaczone i tak jak poprzednia wycieczka z tym organizatorem nas odbierała, o tym że autobus czeka przy szlabanie dowiedzieliśmy się w momencie odbioru (z dzieckiem idzie się 15min) - czekaliśmy długo na motorówkę, full ludzi na brzegu, nie ma gdzie usiąść, a my z dzieckiem - motorówka w kierunku Saony załadowana po brzegi, czytając w opisie zachętę, by…”
You’ll travel by air-conditioned bus from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, then cruise by catamaran to Catalina Island. The day includes guided snorkeling at Catalina Wall, a Dominican buffet, unlimited drinks, and beach time. Expect a long 12-hour outing, with much of the day spent in transit.
“Pésima organización, la tripulación llevaba a su familia dándole prioridad, comida racionada, muy mala transportación.”
Spend a full day reaching Saona Island from Punta Cana by catamaran or speedboat. You will visit a starfish-filled natural pool, eat a Dominican buffet, and enjoy beer, rum, soft drinks, and water. Hotel pickup is included, with guides in English, Spanish, and French.
By hull, by landing, by how long you want to be out.
