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Escape Punta Cana for a private day on Saona Island: speedboat rides, a crystal natural pool with starfish, white-sand beaches and a buffet lunch with open bar. Practical details on timing, transfers and how to protect reef life before you go.
Escape Punta Cana for a private day on Saona Island: speedboat rides, a crystal natural pool with starfish, white-sand beaches and a buffet lunch with open bar. Practical details on timing, transfers and how to protect reef life before you go.
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Operated by Michael L.R. Jackson Tours & Travel · Bayahibe, La Altagracia
You pull up to a pier in Bayahibe as the ocean ahead flattens into a sheet of turquoise. The speedboat cuts a white path through the water and, within an hour, the shoreline of Saona Island appears—an unbuilt sweep of white sand and palm crowns leaning toward the sea.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for travelers in average fitness; requires basic mobility to board a speedboat and walk on sand and shallow reef.
The speedboat crossing is typically 30–45 minutes from Bayahibe, depending on sea conditions and the specific departure point.
You may see starfish in the shallow natural pool; avoid handling them—observe from the water or sand to prevent stress or damage.
Yes—this private day tour includes a buffet lunch and an open bar as described in the itinerary.
Bring small cash for local vendors, souvenirs, and to tip crew if you wish; credit card acceptance is limited on the island itself.
Saona Island is part of Cotubanamá National Park and has been inhabited by indigenous Taíno people and later used as a waypoint during Spanish colonization.
The island’s ecosystems are fragile; visitors should avoid touching coral or marine life, use reef‑safe products, and follow local rules to limit erosion and waste.
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