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Skip the crowds and take a private boat from Bayahibe to Saona Island for snorkeling, natural pools and a relaxed lunch at Playa Catuano. This six‑hour tour focuses on shallow reefs, mangrove channels and personal space on one of the Dominican Republic’s most photographed islands.
Skip the crowds and take a private boat from Bayahibe to Saona Island for snorkeling, natural pools and a relaxed lunch at Playa Catuano. This six‑hour tour focuses on shallow reefs, mangrove channels and personal space on one of the Dominican Republic’s most photographed islands.
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Operated by Global DR Tours · Bayahibe, La Romana Province
The engine hum settles into the background and the turquoise ahead widens — palms slide past the hull as your private boat slips away from Bayahibe toward Saona Island.
moderate.
6 hours.
Moderate — able to step on/off the boat, manage short swims and walk on sand for up to an hour.
Masks and snorkels are included in the trip, but many guests bring their own fins for a better fit and more confident swimming.
Lunch on Saona (served at Playa Catuano) is part of the itinerary but some bookings exclude drinks or pier transfers — confirm at booking for specifics.
Yes — infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap on the boat; the operator notes stroller access but supervise children in shallow water at all times.
Trips are cancellable for a full refund at least 24 hours prior; the operator may cancel for bad weather and will advise on rebooking or refunds.
Saona is part of Parque Nacional Cotubanamá and was historically visited by the Taíno people; its coastline later saw European colonial traffic before becoming a protected area.
The island is in a national park — follow Leave No Trace, avoid touching coral or wildlife, and use reef‑safe products to limit damage to seagrass and reef systems.
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