Isla Saona
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax,
Swim & Snorkel,
Walking/Hiking,
Beach,
Island
Isla Saona Reviews
We've found 79 Isla Saona reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Ramon G, July 2012
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
YOU MUST CALL once you get to your hotel to make your reservation even though you already paid it on the website. To get to the catamaran from Punta Cana was about 2 hours and departure from the hotel was at 7am so make sure you eat breakfast before leaving for the tour pack sunblock and something to munch on. Our tour guide was Fausto #2 and he was extremely informative about the Dominican Republic with history, politics, and the economy which makes the ride seem much less than what it is. Once you get to the southern part of the DR you take a small boat to the catamaran. On the catamaran there's all you can drink with lots of music. You then take a small boat from the catamaran to the virgin island where you can swim on some nice sand and water and all you can eat and drink. From there you go to take a speed boat back to feed fish walk in the middle of the ocean to hold starfish and visit a mangrove and visit where part of the blue lagoon was filmed. Overall a great experience. We did not get back to the hotel until 8pm. This is the #1 thing to do in the Dominican Republic.
Review by Marjorie P, May 2012
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Absolutely LOVE it! Best excursion I ever been on. Staff is wonderful, lots of fun and sun. I recommend this cruise for adults. Just remember to bring a set of dry clothes, your wet the whole time getting back to the hotel which is about an hour drive.
Review by Mfedirch, Canada, April 2012
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
One of the best excursions I have ever taken. Would highly recommend this adventure.
Review by Katelin Z, April 2012
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
The catamaran cruise was fantastic. The staff was very accommodating. The catamaran portion of the trip to the island was very relaxing and we engaged in some dancing on the boat lead by staff members. The island was beautiful and the food was fantastic. The fish we ate tasted so fresh. The speedboat on the return trip was fun and we sang songs and chants and the other speed boats. We got to get out of the boats and find starfish. This was the perfect experience for an extremely relaxing trip to Punta Cana
Review by Ann M, April 2012
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Our Guide for the trip was ALEX and he was teriffic. My husband and I were the only two english speakers on the Catamaran and Alex ensured that we were included in everything. Saona Island is a Paradise location unfortunately it was slightly spoiled by the locals trying to sell jewellery/trinkets and massages. After lunch our return journey was by speedboat. We stopped at a sand bank in the middle of the Carribean sea on the return journey and got to hold starfish. It was a fabulous day. Just remember to bring your sunscreen. ;-)
Review by MARTIN B, March 2012
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Highly recommnded if it is your first time in Punta Cana. I inquired several reps at the resort of the price of this excursion and Viator beat anyones price by far!!! The excursion you get a great tour of small villages before arriving at the main marina. Bus ride is less than 2 hours but very comfortable. Catamaran cruise was great plenty of rum and water, no beer! You get that at the beach. Lunch was good, beach amazing at saona. Becareful sun burn not so bad wind burn first time!!! Crew very nice. Now with Dominican Rep. the minute you step off the airplane the people will want to sell you something, same here at the excursion. Dont get fulled, constantly: PICTURES, PICTURES, VIDEOOS, HATS, RUM, nothing is complimentary except food and drinks. You can tip but why. Excursion tour personal have the highest income. Overall highly recommend booking with Viator great trip.
Review by Bart O, Canada, December 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Our trip was awesome,we really enjoyed the catamaran ride over,and speed boat ride back from Saona Island.on the island there was a buffet for us,and an excellent opportunity to take some photo's.then we went for a swim and looked at some giant star fish.but on the boat they may hand out these hats(dew rages)they are not free,or a gift,they will come back to you and ask for $4 for each hat.other than that it was an excellent trip,and worth the money.
Review by Sarah L, October 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Despite my lack of love for boats and being on the water - this was an amazing day, and full marks to the team.
My only negative point would be direction of where to meet - told just on the beach....perhaps this can be reviewed since there were lots of parties meeting and we had to keep asking and having no idea if we were even in the right area!
Sarah
Review by Lindsay H, August 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
We had a great time and highly recommend this trip! Be aware, you can buy a video of the trip for $35 and a collection of pictures for $40. You cannot buy any of the pictures seperately. Wonderful time!!!
Review by Joanna P, August 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Excellent! My family and I had a wonderful time. I would recommend this tour to individuals looking to enjoy crystal clear water. The food was delicious, and the company very friendly and fun.
Review by Javier T, May 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Best trip by far in the Dominican Republic!!! The natural pool is cool and Sanoa Island is beautiful.
Review by Patrick R, May 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
It was one of the best days of our trip. It was a long day but well worth it !
Review by Dachresha H, May 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Like most reviews state it was a VERY long day but so worth it!!!! The tour guides were great and very interactive with the tour group... Highly recommend this excursion.
Review by doake, March 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
From the pick up to the hotel to the drop off at the beach in La Romana after the tour was over, it was such a great day! All the staff were amazing and great fun. The starfish were incredible and Saona Island were beautiful. This is definitely a trip work taking.
Review by mrmachine, USA, January 2011
Doing what: Catamaran Cruise to Saona Island from Punta Cana
Now this was a fabulous tour. The bus ride was long to get to the catamaran, but the ride was awesome, the spirit was light and flowing in the glass (cup). The tour guide was animated and fun. Lunch on Saona Island was good and the water was electric blue with delightful white sand. What a great experience. Sadly, the bus ride back was long too. Don't miss this excursion.
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