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Punta Cana Sailing trips & boat tours

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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

1. Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off, stop off at a huge natural swimming pool, and enjoy snacks as you go. Benefit from the services of a guide, ride a speed boat and catamaran, and feast on a buffet lunch including drinks. Begin the tour by boarding a speedboat and jetting off to Saona Island. On the way, stop to swim in a waist-deep natural swimming pool with transparent waters. If you're lucky you'll see some starfish. When you arrive at Isla Saona, you'll have many activities to choose from. Wade in the turquoise waters, visit the open bar, take a nap on a beach lounge chair, walk along the coastline, or play volleyball. Indulge in a typical Dominican lunch of chicken, pork, rice, beans, salad, and fruit. You can even enjoy lobster and premium drinks when you book the VIP option. Take your time to discover the island and do it all.

Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks

2. Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks

Climb aboard and feel the breeze as you cross the Caribbean Sea by speedboat on this full-day island excursion. Travel to the beautiful island of Saona and go for a swim in a natural pool and sandbank in the middle of the sea. Start your tour at the Cotubanamá National Park. Head to Palmilla, a natural swimming pool, and enjoy drinks as you frolic in the turquoise waters. Interact with starfish and other marine life.  Afterward, head to the island beach club for three hours of free time: laze on the beach, go swimming, or play beach volleyball. Enjoy a buffet lunch before continuing with a catamaran cruise on the calm waters.

From Punta Cana: Full-Day Saona Island Excursion

3. From Punta Cana: Full-Day Saona Island Excursion

Start with pickup from your hotel in Puna Cana or Bavaro. Enjoy the scenery on the transfer to Bayahibe beach, where you'll board either a catamaran or speedboat for the ride to Saona Island.   Saona Island is a 42-square-kilometer Caribbean gem off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. Originally named "Adamanay" by the Taino Indians, the island was renamed by Christopher Columbus, during his second voyage to the Americas in 1494. Find a seat on the deck and enjoy the sun and water on the way to the idyllic island of Saona. Make a short 20-minute stop at a large natural swimming pool for a quick swim. Once you arrive, enjoy free time to explore the island at your own pace, making this tour a great choice for independent travelers. Optional activities include volleyball and dance lessons, or you can simply relax on the provided lounge chairs and sip drinks from the open bar. Stroll down the white sand beach under the swaying palm trees to collect shells or go for a swim until it's time for the barbecue-style buffet lunch. Indulge in a typical Dominican lunch of chicken, pork, rice, beans, salad, and fruit. After three hours on the island, be returned to your accommodation back on the mainland.

Punta Cana: Samana Bay Full-Day Experience

4. Punta Cana: Samana Bay Full-Day Experience

Live the experience by sailing the bays of Miches and Samana by boat to reach a tourist destination full of splendor, nature and great tourist attractions which are unique to the region. Get to know Samana on one of the most complete tours offered in the Punta Cana area. Relax to the rhythm of the Dominican Republic on the island of Cayo Levantado or Bacardi, where its white sand will wind you down while you overlook a virgin beach on your approximately 2 hours stopover. Visit the Island of Cayo Levantado for the next 2 hours and enjoy a unique lunch with touches of local Samana cuisine. Visit the horse ranch in the middle of the jungle and ride a horse accompanied by a local guide. Continuing on to connect with the natural museum of the Limon Waterfall for the next hour and soak up the environment in the afternoon. Take in the panoramic view of the new tourist destination of Miches and the Bay of Samana. Cruise with a small group through the bay on a comfortable motorized catamaran with some tropical music in the background.

Bahia de las Aguilas: Full-Day Tour by Airplane

5. Bahia de las Aguilas: Full-Day Tour by Airplane

Aboard a multi-engine aircraft with a capacity of 9 passengers, you will enjoy a light snack with drinks included in each leg of the flight. Your plane will have a window at each seat, which will allow you to enjoy the landscape as you fly. After you land, you will be taken to an exclusive semi-private area where you can walk more than 80 meters into the water and play with starfish. You will also be given some snorkeling equipment and life jackets. You will then transfer by speedboat from the ranch to Bahia De Las Aguilas, where an open bar of national drinks on the beach and a restaurant awaits you. At this location, a buffet-style lunch complete with a selection of fried fish is included.

Punta Cana: Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island

6. Punta Cana: Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island

Experience an unforgettable adventure with our Padi-certified dive team on a snorkeling tour with lunch and a guide. Relax with access to an open bar, and arrive to equipment ready and waiting for you to use. Begin your journey with a refreshing tropical drink as you board the "Paradise" boat. Our team will give you health and safety procedures and a snorkeling briefing to ensure your safety while snorkeling at Catalina Island. Snorkel at "The Wall," a snorkel site for both novice and expert snorkelers. Life jackets are available for those who need them. Explore the crystal-clear turquoise waters, witness the amazing underwater ecosystem, and keep an eye out for sea creatures like octopuses, lionfish, and sea horses. After snorkeling, head to the west side of Catalina Island, where you'll be taken to a private beach for a Dominican feast prepared by our chef. If you choose the VIP package, you can savor fresh fish caught that morning, along with pork, chicken, salads, pasta, and local fruits for lunch. Relax with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments while listening to the waves breaking on the shore or snorkeling near the beach. Then unwind and take in the breathtaking view. Before returning to your hotel, enjoy light refreshments and music during the boat rides back to the marina.

Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

7. Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

Discover Punta Cana from the bough of a comfortable catamaran on this guided sailing trip. Stop for a swim or snorkel at a nature reserve and anchor at a sand bar where you can chill in waist-deep water while having drinks from a floating bar. Relax on board with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including, beer, rum, tequila, tropical juices, and soft drinks. While having cocktails from the open bar, you can lay on one of the 2 nets or in a shaded area of the catamaran.

Punta Cana: Whale Whatching Sanctuary Experience

8. Punta Cana: Whale Whatching Sanctuary Experience

After having been collected from your accommodation, you will begin your day out on the water to watch whales in their natural sanctuary.  You will visit a beautiful natural area aboard a certified boat out in the privileged waters of Samaná and Miches Bay. The whale watching sanctuary in Samana Bay is the winter home of a sea giant, an acrobat of the sea: the humpback whale. From January to March, these waters are their stage and refuge as they come here to give birth to their young or to find a partner to perpetuate their species through further generations. Expert guides will take you to enjoy this natural wonder aboard boats that are specially designed for this activity. As you observe these enormous and majestic beings (which can reach 53 feet in length and 40 tons in weight), you will learn more about their biology, ecology and behavior.

Punta Cana: Sunset Party Boat with Snorkeling

9. Punta Cana: Sunset Party Boat with Snorkeling

The afternoon begins with hotel pick up in Punta Cana. Once onboard, the first stop will be to a shallow reef for a 30-40 minute snorkeling tour. For those who have never snorkeled, our certified guides will provide instructions as well as all the necessary equipment. Afterwards, cruise up the coast to the natural pool; a sandbank where visitors can enjoy clear shallow waters and take part in fun water activities and competitions organized by our friendly crew and animation team.  Onboard, enjoy unlimited beverages including beer, rum, and mamajuana, as well as a selection of fresh fruit and snacks. Dance the afternoon away to local and international hits and enjoy the sun’s last rays over the Caribbean Sea.

Punta Cana: Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip

10. Punta Cana: Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip

Explore the Mediterranean-style village of Altos de Chavon and dig your toes in the sand of Saona Island on this day trip from Punta Cana. Enjoy live commentary from a guide, savor a buffet lunch with unlimited drinks, and tickets to the East National Park. Head to Altos de Chavón to see a replica of a 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavón River. Admire the work of artisans from the Dominican Republic who crafted the village in detail. Board a catamaran and cruise to Saona Island and get back to nature in the government-protected reserve. Relax on the beach and top up your tan, or go for a swim. Explore the tropical surroundings at leisure and discover one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Marvel at the white sand and coconut palms before a BBQ buffet lunch of typical island fare. Make use of the open bar and sample local drinks before returning to Punta Cana.

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Overall rating

4.1 / 5

based on 335 reviews

This combination excursion was well-planned and executed. As noted, it is a very long day. You get to see the real DR. The only negative is that communication prior to arrival on what to expect was lacking. Some didn't know about the horse ride to the waterfall. This is not a horseback ride on the beach - it's up a mountain on a narrow, rocky, and very muddy/slippery trail. The horses are led by local guides who walk up and down this trail with regularity. Come to find out they work for tips only and though they certainly earn it providing local knowledge and taking pictures for you, we did not know to bring cash and could not leave them much. There are also 250 steps to climb on foot back from the waterfall. Not all were fit enough to make this trek. Recommend bringing a snack as lunch is pretty late. They do stop at a store for restrooms and souvenirs which sells some snacks/drinks. Overall would highly recommend (whales were awesome!), but not for children or elderly.

Eco-Adventures canceled the tour on February 20th. executed. Good information before the tour, on time, well organized, well-spoken guide. Considerate handling of the boats with the whales. Recommended at any time.

This was the best part of my trip! The natural pool and island was amazing! My mom has a little trouble getting around and they were so kind an accommodating, I truly appreciate it.

Excellent outing with Dany Bo as your guide! Go by speed boat and return by catamaran, the island and the beach are beautiful, the average buffet but it's ok We had a great day

We had a great experience! Would definitely recommend!!