The gathering and waiting times at both departure and arrival points was too long and seem not properly organized which was part of the reason why it took longer to actually depart and return, I was picked up at 8:25am the catamaran initial sail was not until about 10:40am . They gather 2 groups, lots of people filling the catamaran making it crowded and not enough spots to sit. As for The “open bar” was not enough they ran out of alcohol pretty quick only ordered 2 drinks per person and then was told they were out. This is as just not like other saona island tours I’ve taken before we spend very little time at the water… unfortunately I’m so disappointed at the reviews I read which is why I bought this tour, the workers thought were really cool polite and nice it’s more about the organization in general that needs improvement
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- It’s a shared bus with more people.
- 25-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
- Grilled chicken, Grilled pork, Rice, Pasta, Tropical fruits
- Professional guide
- Speed boat and catamaran to Isla Saona
- This tour is shared with more people.
- The pick up for this tour is collective
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your
- Drinks National Rum ( Not Beer )
Excludes
- Towels
- Fish, Shrimp, Lobster ( Available for extra payment)
- Tips (Not mandatory
- Photography (external company cost additional)
- Beers, Piña Coladas ( Additional cost for another company)
- The photos belong to another external company. They don't belong to us
- The client must be aware of their belongings, our company is not responsible for lost items.
- This tour does not include pickups in Veron Pueblo Bavaro , additional cost 25,00 USD por reserva
- This tour does not include pickups in Cap Cana , additional cost 25,00 USD por reserva
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
meeting point walk mart craft gift shop. here you can enjoy beautiful suvenil, mama Juana, hand-painted pictures, national beers, national cigars, artisan cigars. there we wait for the clients of the other hotels ( note: Shopping at this place is not mandatory, it is only the meeting point with clients who come from other hotels
Petromovil Bávaro Gas Station, Customers coming from Cap Cana, Cabeza de Toro are expected here.
We leave for BAYAHIBE which is where we embark to Saona Island.
A stop is made at the natural pool of Playa Palmilla, about 200 or 300 meters from the beach line, with the water at the knees or at the waist, to enjoy the perfect scenery and climate.
We continue towards our destination, Saona Island
then we continue our journey to Saona Island. where you enjoy the tranquility, air and palm trees. in short, Saona Island is a unique beauty. do not stay without booking
Return to the BAYAHIBE port of embarkation aboard Catamaran with party and entertainment attached by our star staff. The return could also be by speed boat.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Great trip and great experience
Cool experience to visit an island. I loved sailing the catamaran. Food was delicious as well. The downsides are: 1. I am not sure why do you need the guide there as basically there were enough staff to give you all the direction. Yes, guide helped us a bit to get in front of the line for food as we had a child. 2. Catamaran didn't have the sails open (as pictures implies) 3. When returning with a 'speed' boat they were collecting tips for the ride (I don't understand why, as I never tip plane pilot, bus driver, and I payed for the experience that includes these rides..) 4. You can get the same experience from all the vendors. So just book the cheapest one as there is no small group thing there..
We bad experience this tour company the bus driver drop us off along the highway no pedestrian & let us walk across the highway which is he knows is dangerous for there guess safety YOU think your guys taking care your guests NOT and you think I can recommend this tour for my family and friends He’ll NO
My family stayed at the Royalton Splash. The bus ride to the advertised speedboat in the listing was almost 2 hours. The kids are 4 and 7. Once we arrived, we waited for 45 minutes on the shore waiting for our boat. There were about 200 people waiting in other groups. The boat was not a speed boat, it sat 50 people. When we arrived at Saona island, it was packed with other tours. Very busy. The catamaran on the way back was huge and packed full. I'd say it held 180 people. Our guides were lovely. It was a very long day given that we had to be up at 6:30 am to be ready and we did not get back until 7pm. Too long for the kids and way too many people for it to be enjoyable for us.
Great experience, the staff was well organized. They made sure everyone was safe and accounted for. This was a multi-adventure with the natural pool and the Island. The lunch as very good also. My only issue was that none of the staff spoke English, but there were others attending that were bi-lingual and helped.
Saona island was beautiful. The food was great and drinks were flowing. The boat transportation with both speedboat and catamaran were great too. The bus transfer however took over 3 hours in the morning, and 2 more hours for the return. Very disorganized on that side. Manuel was a great tour guide.
The island was beautiful, but the trip felt rushed and overcrowded. Staff was friendly, but overall it could be better organized.
We didn't particularly enjoy our excursion to Sanoa Island. From the pickup to the transfer and the 2 hour ride to the wharf we were crammed into little vans and it was scorching hot . There wasn’t enough seats for everyone and some ppl were left behind . Once arriving we waited quite a bit before being able to board the boat , once we board we were taken about 15 minutes out where we had to transfer to the catamaran in the middle of the water - it was unpleasant. Once aboard the catamaran it was beautiful but then almost immediately we were bothered and pretty much forced into taking photos from The “ professional” photographers on board . We denied and said no thank you 25 times but they took us by the arm and placed us in a pose and started taking our photos . We did not like that one bit . We just wanted to me left alone to relax and enjoy the cruise . The catamaran bar SUCKED , they only had dark rum with cola or sprite. That’s it Once we arrived at the “ natural pool “ it was absolutely beautiful…but… once again the photographers starting taking our pictures . They would not take no for an answer . We stayed at the natural pool for maybe 20-30 mins . Once we arrived to Sanoa Island it was very beautiful. First thing we did was have lunch , in my opinion it was terrible food ( and I’ve been enjoying resort food very much! And I’m not picky at all) I just did not enjoy the food on the island at all! We were not given any drinks at all , we went searching for water and found it at another little hut. While trying to eat what we could the locals started ….none stop for time we were on the island someone was trying to sell us something. Over and over and over they were all around us trying to sell us pineapples , jewelry , sun hats etccccc literally anything . It was soooooooo annoying it literally took all our time and we couldn’t even enjoy the island . Not that it mattered much because The water was soooo rocky and full of sharp shells etc that we couldn’t even go barefoot in the water. I don’t even want to go into the photographers …..they came to sit with us and showed us all the pics they took and wouldn’t leave until we bought them !! Selling them at $10USD , and they took 74 pics of me and my daughter ! They bugged and bugged and would not leave us alone until we bought them. I did not have enough cash to buy them …but no worries …. HE CAME BACK TO THE RESORT WITH J US…..to get his money !!!!!! Overall everything was beautiful aesthetically but that’s about it . Everything else was HORRIBLE . We did not enjoy it ! There’s a lot more to it but I already wrote so much so I’ll leave it at that
Very friendly staff, the island is beautiful even on a rainy day. The bus ride to the port was an adventure in itself 😂. Overall a great day, recommend!
Our experience on this tour was very bad and deeply concerning. The photographer “Lucy” (photographer #157) behaved in a threatening, intimidating, and completely inappropriate manner. From the beginning, when we chose not to hire her services, she reacted with hostility, as if we were obligated to pay for something we did not want. No guest should ever be pressured or intimidated for declining an additional service. The situation escalated during the tour when she began to directly threaten my wife, stating that we would have to pay for her camera because her backpack was on the floor in the area where we sat. She repeatedly insisted, while staring at us in a confrontational manner, that we would be responsible for her equipment allegedly getting wet. This behavior was unacceptable and alarming, and it made us feel unsafe for the remainder of the tour. People with this kind of behavior should not be working in tourism, as it completely ruins the experience and creates an environment of tension and insecurity for visitors. It is important to note that Manuel, our guide, and the drivers were kind and professional at all times, and that the destination itself is truly beautiful. However, this does not make up for what happened. I do not recommend this tour under any circumstances: the treatment was unprofessional, the rum provided was of very poor quality, and the transportation times were excessively long and unnecessary.
Horrendous. No way is there any snorkeling involved. Excursion description and actual excursion is way different. I was staying at Ibero Star Punta Cana. 10-11 hour day. Got notification tour would start at 7:00, then get an email it would start at 7:55 then I get picked up at 8:25. 2 hours later and multiple transfer stations and cramped vehicles we arrive at port. 10 minute walk past vendors we get to the boat along with 1000 others also loading onto boats. Had to be 20-30 catamarans loading up, we have a white string on our wrist to signify our group. We are herded onto a boat without enough seating and most seats (if you get one) are without a back rest. Boats leave in a caravan, music is turned up to ear splitting decibel level, you cannot even speak to someone sitting next to you, and the rum/cokes are passed out.....unlimited rum/cokes. Dancing starts in an area way too small, large enough for 20 people at most with about 75 on our boat. Boat has one porto john for 75 folks...So now it is about 12:30 and we arrive at blue hole after 90 minute boat ride. It is just a shallow (2-3 feet) area 20-40 meters off shoreline. Absoutley no snorkeling, fish, starfish anything. Just 1000 folks getting hounded by photographers for $10 pictures standing in the water, (shoreline is offlimits) 30 minutes spent standing in water and then time for 45 minute ride to Saona Island. Once again 20-30 boats in a caravan to island before all boats are transferring 1000 folks to smaller boats to get taxied to island. You are directed to one of many picnic areas where you wait for food. Get in line early because it goes fast and no seconds. One piece of chicken, one pork chop and mashed potatoes. Nothing to do on island and you will see none of it, it is just a beach with the jungle 40 meters away and no trails. Water is packed after lunch. No snorkeling, no fish etc. Then the rain starts (obviously not their fault) so our time on island is cut short to under 2 hours ( which was fine....nothing to do) So we load up in a very cramped (speed?) boat for the 60 minute ride back thru torrential rain and less than half of us are actually under the roof....very wet, cold, cramped, miserable. So get back to port, and we are directed to a bathroom if we want but the locals are selling toilet paper ( nope not provided in the bathrooms) we get to our vehicle and somehow we have too many passengers ???? so 8 folks are left behind with our guide to wait for another vehicle. Once again 90 minutes, multiple stops and we are home. My advice is look for cheapest excursion, they are all the same. Very long day
The excursion itself was really fun and a great time. Unfortunately over 2 hours of this excursion is waiting. Waiting for other tour groups, stopping at random gas stations, waiting for the boat. It takes the fun out of the experience. I’d recommend booking with another tour group that is more organized and efficient.
Fun day at the island of Saona! Loved the natural water pool as well! It was so beautiful and the water was super clear!
We often take tours when vacationing and this time was no exception. The Hotel pick up was on time, but the vehicle was well worn. Seatbelts didn’t work, AC wasn’t cooling down and the van was packed. Not a good start. While driving to the tour location, the driver was constantly texting on his phone and constantly taking his attention off the road. This was concerning since the Dominican Republic is known to be one of the most dangerous place to drive worldwide. Once at the location, we met Manuel , our tour guide. Manuel was great and patient. He accompanied us throughout the tour. Once on the boat, the party time atmosphere was in full force. The captain played the music so loud that if you yelled at someone standing right next to you they still would not be able to hear you. After two hours of this, our entire group was exhausted. Several request were made to the captain to lower the music and he never did. The first stop was at a shallow section of a beach and I must admit it was absolutely beautiful. After staying there 30 minutes, we all once again boarded and the loud party music went right back on. After about an hour, we arrived at a beach where there must have been thirty plus boats as big as ours, which was loaded with about 60+ passengers. The place was packed. We were shown to where our lunch was to be server and it was clean and ready for us. I must say the lunch was disappointing. Room temperature meat and rice, fresh fruit and fresh cut veggies were the best part. After lunch everyone went to the water and found all the chairs were taken by the earlier arriving boats. Maybe that was a good thing, they were mostly damaged and rusted out. After 2 hours, we left the island and motored back to the port. We were not shown how to connect with our hotel driver, no one to meet us…..sorta left to fend for ourselves. Fortunately I left an AirTag in the van so I was able to find our transport back. Once we found our Van, I saw our driver talking to other people who did not come with us to the tour, but now we’re stuffed inside the already overcrowded van making it even more uncomfortable. The driver seemed to be friends with our new passengers. We eventually got back to the hotel after several stops where the driver would stop and talk to what appeared to be his friends. So frustrating watching him what appeared to be personal visits. In review….highlights were the first stop on the island and the lowlights were the loud music, the driver on the phone through the entire trip, the lack of direction when getting off the boat to the van and numerous stops for what appeared to be personal in nature. I would not recommend this trip due to our experience.
Saona Island is a must visit! With so many different options for tours we settled on this one and werent disappointed. You may see some reviews saying theyre packed out buses & boats but that will be the case for all tours except if you book a private small group. All tours do the exact same thing: boat, natural swimming pool, saona then back to the port, so it literally doesnt matter which you choose. Still happy we went with the one we chose, picked up at 7.45am, got back at 5.45pm. Tour guide was lovely and welcoming and ensured we were enjoying ourselves. Food was okay & the drinks included are limitless rum & cokes. Must do, dont overthink your tour like we did just book!
Pickup time on the dot, drivers very friendly, the tour guide spoke two languages spanish and english so no hassle whatsoever. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Unforgettable experience 10/10
What a brilliant time we had there, the tour guide wasn’t settled unless he knew that everyone was having a brilliant time. The atmosphere was amazing and the communication this company has to offer to guests booking on this trip regarding transfers is 10/10. The food was delicious and the island was spectacular! if we were going back to this island we would 100% book back with this company.
Long bus ride and boat ride to the island but it was totally worth it! The natural pool, Saona Island was absolutely beautiful! I was scared at first about the buffet but it was delicious and they had many different options for meat and vegetables and fruits!! Our tour guide Alex was so good about taking care of his group! Wow I was so intrigue to hear about his history lessons about Punta Cana and the eastern cities in the Dominican Republic country. Luis was a great driver and felt very safe!! We have experienced some crazy drivers that have transported us in Punta Cana😬 One thing that we will always remember was seeing starfishes in their natural habitat. That was amazing!!!
Amazing and beautiful would do again ANY day everyone makes sure your safe and able to get on the boat!
Beautiful island, lovely cruise over on a catamaran but awful trip back on a speedboat. The beach sellers were overly persistent and would not leave us alone and it absolutely ruined our visit. Too much upselling on the tour and whilst we understand the need for profit and money needs to be made, it was too commercial and I would not recommend it.
This trip has the potential to be a 10 out of 5 but it was so poorly executed. Viator REALLY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT TOUR OPERATORS WHO GET BAD REVIEWS AND THEN JUST MAKE ANOTHER PROFILE! So firstly there were several postings of the same tour, I think that they are all the same group. This excursion took 12 hours and I still don't know the name of the company!!! Let me start by saying the people operating the tour SPOKE LITTLE TO NO ENGLISH! This was difficult and dangerous when we were on the boat getting to the boat etc! How it started: I was sent a message on whatsapp with a photo and a description of the car and driver who would be picking me up from the hotel and taking me to a meeting point -had no idea if this was the boat or another vehicle! My resort would not let the driver in so we had to go outside and meet the driver, someone called me on whatsapp and informed of this in English. At 7:30am Go to meet the driver in a minivan with 3 other tourists. My 8 year old autistic son was with my husband and I. We go to a parking lot of a large souvenir store. We weren't able to have breakfast due to the early pick up time, the store only sold chips and cookies that my son didn't want. we had to wait for 45 minutes for a larger bus to arrive to take us to the boat. I was annoyed from this point on. The bus drove us for a little over an hour to Bayahibe there we exited the bus and met Scooby-Doo our guide who spoke very little English. We were given green pieces of string to tie around our wrists for identification and then we were given white wristbands for entry into the park. We were then escorted through the crowded busy streets with cars and trucks going every direction to the beach where boats were located. We waited in the sun on that MFin beach for 1 hour! By this time it was after 11am and still no food, there were food places around but we had no idea that the wait would be so long so we just stood there. Finally 55 of us were loaded on to a boat. Instructions were given in spanish and then there was very little english instructions! We were then taken to the natural pool, It was beautiful, the bar consisted of Rum and coke and sprite. They did have photographers and we got beautiful family and individual photos, 31 photos cost us $90 USD. We only had 35 minutes at the natural pool. Then off to the Isla Soana. Once there we had to wait for a smaller boat to take us to the island, speedboat took us to the island, once on the island the buffet was not ready and once it was there was a line and servers spoke no english so for meat I was unable to get pork and I don't eat chicken. We did not get food until 1:30pm! The tour said lobster would be available for purchase, we found the lobster and bought 2 for $50USD, they took forever to prepare them and we got little to no time in the water. The water was wull of rocks of various sizes so wasn't really safe for my son. Then we were called back to the speed boat after 2 hours. The speedboat took us to a large catamaran that was fun but I was so annoyed and pissed off at this point I couldn't really enjoy it. Both large boats played spanish music only. Then once we returned to Bayahibe we had to get on yet another speed boat to shore!!!! All this boat changing happened in the water which was scary especially with my child but we made it and didn't lose anything. Once back in Bayahibe we got back on our bus by this time it was 5:45pm. They offered us personalized bottles of mamajuana with our pictures on it for $20 USD this was a really cool souvenir but we had no more cash because we spent it all tipping the various boat ppl!!! I also left my credit cards at home because I thought that I had carried enough cash! Anyway we drive back to Punta Cana in the large bus and the driver puts us out at an intersection to meet yet another minivan driver to go to our hotel! By this time it is 7pm and it is dark! The final driver speeds along over taking cars on the dark road! The final driver got on to the property with no problem and dropped us off at 7:40pm. I've never been so hungry in my life!!!! The waters are beautiful and the tour operators are nice but the language barrier was very difficult to overcome. Also the long time without food was hard to deal with on vacation. This excursion was hard work and I was hungry and tired after 12 hours in the streets of DR!
My trip to Saona Island was beyond amazing! The team provided outstanding service, ensuring everything was smooth and well-organized. The communication was clear and made planning so easy. The island itself is a dream come true, with pristine, crystal-clear waters that were simply mesmerizing. To top it off, the food was fresh and full of flavor. If you’re looking for a relaxing and unforgettable experience, this is the one to book!
I recently booked a trip to the stunning Saona Island in the Dominican Republic, and it was an unforgettable experience! The service was top-notch from start to finish, with excellent communication and attention to detail. The beach was absolutely breathtaking, with crystal-clear waters that felt like paradise. On top of that, the food provided was delicious and exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a perfect getaway!
Our tour guide made this trip a experince to remember- Manuel couldn’t do enough for us. From making sure we had drinks, looking after us on Saona island getting food and generally being a very nice man. The day trip was great and the return trips on the two different boats was a fret experience. Lots of beautiful photos taken on the island.. A++++ for Manuel… if he is your guide your be well looked after…
wonderful experience….beautiful pool & beach….highly recommend this day trip as part of your vacation experience…..
The island is beautiful and the food was really good. We got picked up at our hotel by a wonderful driver. he brought us to a meeting place, you sit for a long time waiting for the bus. We got on the bus and they bring you to a place to shop for an about 10 minutes. back on the bus, get to the boat, travel to a spot where you get 30 minutes but photographers are trying to take pictures of you the whole time. Then you get to the island to eat and swim. take the catamaran back which was fun other than the guys working the tour putting a head wrap on everyone and asking for $5. We got to the bus and the bus driver couldn’t understand what hotel we needed to go to, he was very rude and dismissed us. The other tour guide speaks english and helped us. We thought we were getting a ride back to the hotel but we got dropped off on the side of the road with our original driver, the bus driver never told us this just stoped and yelled something, we understand cap cana and my husband looked outside to see our driver. Very unorganized and the hotel doesn’t give you all the information about the trip. It’s a total tourist trip, it was beautiful but i would never do it again.
The tour guide Manuel was great, the island is beautiful and the natural swimming pool was amazing . However , food was ok. No matter which tour company you purchase from everyone eats at the same Buffett lunch . The boat ride on the speed boat is very uncomfortable they packed 40 people in the speed boat and catamaran ride was awesome As we had a lot of room to move around and dance . Transportation is a hassle , however, to be expected if you don’t pay for the private transport. We were picked up at 7am , waited at a gift shop for over an hour . Another bus came to get us and drove us to the port . I suggest if you are able to, Uber to the meeting point . Overall it was a great time .
A busy beach that feels like a motorboat parking lot between bathers. Transportation in old and uncomfortable vehicles
The view was amazing the island people were so kind. The view was beyond amazing. The food was fantastic
Wonderful experience however, organizers need to plan better. On our way back, a group of tourists were left behind. Tour guide (Manuel) decided to wait for missing group.
The bus will drop you off in bayahibe, where you will have the chance to interact with 100s of street salespeople. The boat ride to the island is not a nice boat ride. They pack as many people as they can. You will not be comfortable. The nicest part is the “natural pool” which is just a stop along the way. Too bad this is also the shortest. The crappy boat ride will continue until you reach Saona. The island does have nice parts. You will be able to tell by the nice boats that get there. Unfortunately that’s not where you’ll go. You will arrive at a beach with 100s of other people. They will give you all you can eat low grade food under a shack on tables that are not clean. There will be a dog, that according to the owner, bites. The dog eats the same food you do and close to where you eat. You will have unlimited cheap run and coke with no ice. The beach has sea shells and conchs the size of a small soccer ball. You will not be able to get into the beach because the waves will wash up the shells and hit you feet so hard you will bleed. If you manange the pain and get past walking on all the shells you will be swimming in water no nicer that that at your hotel. Trust me, by this point you will want the tour to be over. But you have a 2hr ride back on a motored catamaran. The catamaran wasn’t too bad either. Also, don’t fall for the photographers trying to take your pictures while at the natural pool. Just enjoy your time there. I strongly don’t recommend this tour if you’re looking for a nice beach experience. All the beach beds are broken or faded and they are different colors, shapes, material. This is not a nice place or beach club. Is it not like the pictures they show you. Oh, forget about seeing star fish. They will just say “ see those brown spots over there, that’s star fish” while they speed by on the boat.
Its was amazing had lots of fun the tour guys were 10/10 would deff recommend to anyone looking to party and have fun!
Great experience. Amazing day full of fun and adventure. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Tour guides were helpful and supper funny!! Worth every penny!!
"Hello everyone! I want to share with you how wonderful my excursion to Saona Island in the Dominican Republic was. From the moment we arrived, we were enchanted by the beauty of the island and the warmth of its people. The catamaran trip was incredible, with dancing kids and a fun-filled atmosphere. The driver was very fun and the photographers captured spectacular moments that I will treasure forever. I recommend this experience to all those looking for adventure and natural beauty.
One of the best excursions i have been to in ages. The staff is so nice, friendly and humble. The photographers are helpful and professional. The guide is knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions… the best thing I did all trip… paradise, good company, and overall great memories. Would recommend this to any and all.
Excellent tour, I recommend it, especially the photos are beautiful, the photographers are very friendly and educated, I was delighted and so was my family.
A wonderful trip, excellent service, very fun and stunning views. its beaches and the homely treatment of its staff. a unique experience It will be a pleasure to return on my next vacation.
The day was extremely long and not worth your time. The natural pool is better than the actual island. The employees were harassing us with taking photos of my husband and i with their camera and then telling us to pay for it at the end of trip. That ruined our entire mood and enjoyment of the trip. When we Denied the photos they started talking bad in spanish. I understood everything even though im american. Never again. I want my money back
The tour was a pleasant experience, I had a great time, from the moment they picked us up until they left us, everyone was very friendly and kind. The food was very good and the kitchen guys were very friendly. I recommend it
Like many others stated, there is a lot of time spent waiting to actually get to the island. The boat ride to the island is jam packed but tolerable. They’ll offer you beverages and music for for entertainment. You’ll make a stop to get off and get in the water. Understand though this is not snorkeling, just standing in the water. As you continue traveling to the island, there will be staff who offer to take your pictures. I agreed and was given a personal photoshoot on the boat. They don't show you the pics until you get to the island (I assume for editing purposes). The island itself was beautiful. Definitely overly crowded but there is enough seating and beach area for all. They offered food, which was surprisingly delicious. Options included bbq pork steak, spaghetti, bread, salad and fruit. They also sold blended cocktails straight out of a pineapple. You spend about 2hrs on the island to relax on the chairs or hang out in the ocean. I was presented with my photos from the shoot on the boat. There were 78 images to scroll through. Jacob was my photographer and while I did appreciate his assistance with captioning my images, I am heavily disappointed in the poor customer service I received when the paying for my images. He told me could give me all 78 for $140 or $10/piece with a min. of 5. I ended up choosing 6 (so $60). He immediately airdropped the images to my iPhone and said I would pay back at the port. Once we reached the port, I was instantly approached by a different man who said I owed $60 for the pictures. I used a card to pay but it wasn’t until 3 days later (after returning home from my trip) that I see the charge on my account was for $81. Even IF, they charged a service fee for using a card instead if cash, that’s almost 34% which is insane. They took advantage of the situation and for that I’m extremely upset. I will say, Manuel was the host throughout the entire day and he was exceptionally friendly. He explained how the day would play out and continued to check in on me (1 of maybe 3 who only spoke English). Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend but just make sure you have cash on hand.
Definitely was not what I was expecting from this tour. We got picked up on time from the hotel at 7:55am and the driver drove the a gas station where we waited for others and made 2-3 more stops after that. We got picked up at 7:55-am and from all the stops and stalling around we did not get to the beach until 1:30pm. Soon as we got there they served lunch which was just regular food not even Authentic Dominican food (mashed potatoes, canned spaghetti, and a piece of chicken and pork chop) we were told we have until 3:30pm and then we’d have to get back on the boat to leave… We were only given 2 hours of actual beach time. The beach was a mess there was garbage everywhere and a lot of local people trying to sell you things and couldn’t even relax on the beach chair. We left at 3:30 on the dot and didn’t get back to the hotel until 7:45pm… 12hr trip and only got 2 hours on Saona Island. Would not book this again and don’t recommend anyone to book this if you just want to be on the island all day relaxing because that’s not what you’re going to get. I was mistaken.
Amazing , beautiful island with beautiful people , a wonderful experience from the boat trip to the island , everyone was very accommodating, bring card or dollars with you to purchase extra food on the island
Very easy communication with a representative after a booking. Manuel (tour guide) and whole team did an amazing job hosting us and making us feel special. We really enjoyed the Island, 2-2.5 hours with lunch, natural pool 30-45 minutes...and a lot of rum.
We had fun. The trip was definitely geared for a younger crowd but, we still made the best of it. Our guide, Manuel, was fabulous. He looked out for us and was extremely helpful with translation. We were one of just a few English speaking guests.
Great experience, beautiful place and very well organized. Our driver and tour guide were excellent. We had so much fun!
The water and sand are beautiful , but the food area and bathrooms are horrible , dirty and unkept what a shame !
Easily the best experience ever! I can’t even put it into words, I made a full video on TikTok for anyone who wants a preview of this beautiful excursion; my username is HERNAMEISLC, check it out, I hope you love it!
We enjoyed the island. The drinks were not what they promised. But food was ok. The beach was nice..
Be very careful I was drugged on there cruise.They don’t like Americans.The food was trash and the boat is very small and also stole my money and my shoes once we were told to get off and go swimming in the ocean.Then I was drugged and arrested by there police.and it’s not open bar they walk around with shots of very cheap rum .please be careful I was there February 2024.They were desperate, begging for money also.I would not recommend this cruise to anyway please be safe. The most scary experience I ever had in fact no American should travel there water is gross and food it’s very sad.
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