Saona and Catalina day trips from Punta Cana: which one to book

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Saona Island day trip by catamaran

9 h · from €70.79 · 7.9/10 (2,300)

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Updated 13 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

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Saona Island day trip by catamaran

9 h · 7.9/10 (2,300)
from €70.79
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Saona Island beach tour

8 h · 9.1/10 (1,018)
from €85.13

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All four trips on this page are full-day excursions, not simple boat rides. A minibus or bus collects you at your Punta Cana hotel in the morning, and the boat is only one part of a day that runs 8 to 10 hours. For most people the default is the Saona catamaran day trip: from € 70.79, 9 hours, rated 7.9 from 2,300 reviews, with buffet lunch and an open bar.

The other three are the Saona beach tour (from € 85.13, 8 hours, rated 9.1 from 1,018 reviews, the best score of the four), a Saona day that adds a Chavón River boat ride, Altos de Chavón and snorkelling (from € 98.57, 9 hours), and the Catalina Island catamaran (from € 70.79, 10 hours). Prices are the starting price per adult, checked on 13 October 2026. Civitatis does not describe the boats, so there is no boat type or passenger count here.

Boat trips in Punta Cana compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
Cruise	Duration	Open or covered	Food	Price	Rating
Saona Island day trip by catamaranLunch cruiseOur pick	9 h	Not stated	Lunch	from €70.79	7.9/10 (2,300)
Saona Island beach tourLunch cruise	8 h	Not stated	Lunch	from €85.13	9.1/10 (1,018)
Saona Island day trip with Altos de Chavón and snorkellingLunch cruise	9 h	Not stated	Lunch	from €98.57	8.8/10 (708)
Catalina Island catamaran day trip with snorkellingLunch cruise	10 h	Not stated	Lunch	from €70.79	7.7/10 (240)

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Lunch cruise · DayOur pick

Saona Island day trip by catamaran

A 9-hour day trip to Saona Island with hotel pickup, a minibus transfer, a catamaran and a motorboat, buffet lunch and an open bar.

from €70.79

7.9/10 from 2,300 reviews on Civitatis

9 h
Not stated
Lunch
Hotel pickup
Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsTravellers who want the standard Saona day without paying for extras. It has the largest review base of the four (7.9 from 2,300) and the lowest starting price, tied with Catalina, with lunch and an open bar included.

Pick something else ifSkip it if the review score decides for you: the Saona beach tour is rated 9.1. The listing also names no snorkel equipment, so if you want to snorkel look at the Chavón trip or Catalina.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Hotel pickup. There is no pier to find. The provider contacts you to set your pickup time, which is usually between 7:00 and 9:15 am, and the listing asks you to be at reception 10 minutes early. Pickup covers Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, Bávaro Friusa, El Cortecito, Los Corales, Cabeza de Toro, Cap Cana and Bayahíbe.
Open or covered: Civitatis does not describe the boat. The listing only says the day uses a catamaran and a motorboat.
Commentary: A guide is included and, according to the English listing, speaks English. The listing says nothing more about the commentary.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by minibus, catamaran and motorboat
English-speaking guide
Buffet lunch
Open bar with rum, beer and soft drinks
Not included: The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 13 October 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day

Saona Island beach tour

An 8-hour day trip to the beaches of Saona Island with hotel pickup, a minibus or bus, a boat ride, buffet lunch with drinks and entry to Cotubanamá National Park.

from €85.13

9.1/10 from 1,018 reviews on Civitatis

8 h
Not stated
Lunch
Hotel pickup
Free cancellation up to 72 h before

Who it suitsTravellers who go by reviews: it has the best score of the four, 9.1 from 1,018, and the shortest day at 8 hours. Park admission is already in the price.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want flexible cancellation, since 3 days is the strictest rule of the four. It also costs € 14.34 more than the Saona catamaran, and the listing names no snorkel equipment.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Hotel pickup. You are picked up at your Punta Cana hotel between 7:30 and 9:00 am, and your guide contacts you to confirm the exact time. Be at reception 10 minutes early. Guests at Cortecito Inn or Punta Cana Princess are picked up at 7:20 am. At the Bahía Príncipe, Ocean El Faro and Meliá hotels, pickup is at the security barrier outside the complex.
Open or covered: Civitatis does not describe the boat. The listing only mentions a boat ride.
Commentary: A guide is included and, according to the English listing, speaks English. The listing says nothing more about the commentary.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by minibus or bus
English-speaking guide
Boat ride
Buffet lunch and drinks
Admission ticket to Cotubanamá National Park
Not included: The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. If you cancel 48 hours before the start, the listing refunds 50%. Cancellations after that, and no-shows, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 13 October 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day

Saona Island day trip with Altos de Chavón and snorkelling

A 9-hour day trip that combines Saona Island with a boat ride on the Chavón River and a visit to Altos de Chavón, by bus or minibus and boat, with hotel pickup.

from €98.57

8.8/10 from 708 reviews on Civitatis

9 h
Not stated
Lunch
Hotel pickup
Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsTravellers who want more than a beach day. Altos de Chavón, a river boat ride and a snorkel mask are all in the price. It is rated 8.8 from 708 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want the cheapest Saona day: at € 98.57 it costs € 27.78 more than the catamaran. The snorkel tube is not included, so budget for it, and pickup near Casa de Campo adds 70 USD per person.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Hotel pickup. You are picked up at your hotel in Punta Cana or La Romana, as you specified when booking. The local company contacts you to confirm the time, which depends on where your hotel is. Be ready 10 minutes early. Pickup at hotels near La Romana Casa de Campo or Bahía Príncipe La Romana costs an extra 70 USD per person.
Open or covered: Civitatis does not describe the boat. The listing mentions bus or minibus plus boat transport and a boat ride on the Chavón River.
Commentary: A guide is included and, according to the English listing, speaks English. The listing says nothing more about the commentary.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by bus or minibus and boat
Boat ride on the Chavón River
English-speaking guide
Snorkel mask
Buffet lunch and drinks
Admission to Altos de Chavón
Not included: Snorkel tube
Pickup from hotels near La Romana Casa de Campo or Bahía Príncipe La Romana: 70 USD per person
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Cancellations after that, and no-shows, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 13 October 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day

Catalina Island catamaran day trip with snorkelling

A 10-hour day trip to Catalina Island with hotel pickup, a bus or minibus and a catamaran, snorkel equipment, entertainment on board, buffet lunch and drinks.

from €70.79

7.7/10 from 240 reviews on Civitatis

10 h
Not stated
Lunch
Hotel pickup
Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsTravellers who want snorkel equipment included and a second island at the same starting price as the Saona catamaran. It is rated 7.7 from 240 reviews, the smallest base of the four.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want the shortest day: at 10 hours it is the longest of the four. Also look elsewhere if a large review base matters, since it has 240 reviews and the lowest score.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included

Boarding point: Hotel pickup. From 7:00 am the local team picks you up at your Punta Cana hotel. Be at reception 10 minutes early. The guide holds a sign that reads 'Isla Catalina with Jada Corales'. The listing suggests bringing a hat or cap, a towel, beach shoes, sunscreen and a swimsuit.
Open or covered: Civitatis does not describe the boat. The listing says you travel by catamaran and that there is entertainment on board.
Commentary: A guide is included, but the English listing does not say which language the guide speaks, so check it before booking.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by minibus or bus and catamaran
Snorkel equipment
Admission to Cotubanamá National Park
Entertainment on board
Buffet lunch and drinks
Not included: The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Cancellations after that, and no-shows, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 13 October 2026.

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Where and when you are picked up for Saona and Catalina trips from Punta Cana

All four trips pick you up at your hotel, so there is no pier to find.

Saona Island from Punta Cana: catamaran, beach tour or with Altos de Chavón

The catamaran is the cheapest Saona option at € 70.79 and has by far the most reviews.

Saona or Catalina from Punta Cana: which island day trip to book

Both start at € 70.79 and cancel free up to 24 hours before.

Questions about boat trips in Punta Cana

Are these boat rides or full-day excursions?

Full-day excursions. Each one combines hotel pickup, a bus or minibus and a boat, and lasts between 8 and 10 hours.

How much does a Saona or Catalina day trip from Punta Cana cost?

Starting prices per adult, checked on 13 October 2026: Saona catamaran € 70.79, Catalina € 70.79, Saona beach tour € 85.13 and Saona with Altos de Chavón € 98.57.