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Escape to Saona on a private speedboat: shallow natural pools, starfish-studded shallows and a secluded beach lunch. This eight-hour outing blends snorkel time with cultural notes from Bayahibe and easy access to Cotubanamá National Park.
Escape to Saona on a private speedboat: shallow natural pools, starfish-studded shallows and a secluded beach lunch. This eight-hour outing blends snorkel time with cultural notes from Bayahibe and easy access to Cotubanamá National Park.
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Operated by Bia travels · Bayahibe, La Altagracia
You hit the turquoise ribbon before the island comes into view: salt spray on your face, the engine's bass cutting through gull calls, and the white arc of Saona appearing like a clean breath on the horizon.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to board boats, walk on sand and enter shallow water.
This private speedboat tour runs about eight hours, including transfers, stops at the natural pool and time on Saona’s beach.
Yes — snorkel equipment is typically provided, though you may bring your own mask or fins for a better fit.
Starfish and turtles are commonly seen (turtles ~90% on many departures), but sightings of wild animals cannot be guaranteed.
Yes — the tour is rated easy, but children must be supervised and infants may need to sit on laps on the boat.
Originally called Adamanay by the Taino, Saona was renamed by Columbus in 1494; its shoreline has long supported artisanal fishing communities like Bayahibe.
Saona lies within Cotubanamá National Park—visitors should avoid touching coral or wildlife, pack out trash and use reef-safe products to minimize impact.
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