14 Boat Tours in La Romana to Build a Day Around

1.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139Our pick

Relax on a 75-foot catamaran from Bayahibe to Saona Island, Catuano reef, and Palmilla’s starfish pool with lunch and drinks included.

“This excursion was well worth every penny. You may notice that it is more expensive than others, but I promise that you will not be disappointed. The tour is capped at ~30 people while others pack you in like sardines. We had a beautiful boat and an excellent crew, all while having so much room to spread out on the boat. Our pickup was on time and we were briefed before getting on the boat. Lola was our guide for the day and she was EXCELLENT! We couldn't ask for a better guide. She was so personable and friendly, and made sure that everyone was well taken care of. Enrique…”

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2.Saona Island: Small Group Virgin Beaches Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 178 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $128

Explore Saona Island by small-group boat, with Mano Juan, turtle conservation, Canto de la Playa, snorkeling, lunch, and the Natural Pool.

“yes you can save 30 dollars / euro and go cheaper but this trip is worth every cent. from when you arrive at the office you are taken care of. You will learn about the turtles you will get those insta amazing photos you will see the fish and eat lovely real food the beaches you go to are amazing. was a wonderful day. had time to enjoy the island with only our group and Christian the tour guide managed the group so everyone enjoyed the day there was fun and rum and best tour we have done. also the photographer charges a fair rate so get your pictures done…”

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3.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Spend a full day sailing from La Romana to Catalina Island, with two snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, beach time, and the Chavón River.

“This catamaran excursion to Catalina Island was absolutely unforgettable! Unlike other boats packed with tourists, we had the privilege of being on an almost private catamaran with only 10 passengers, making the experience even more enRead more”

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4.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Sail to Saona Island on the Quetzal catamaran for snorkeling, a quiet beach stop, fresh lunch, starfish, and a calmer day at sea.

“We had the best day out with the crew here to Sanoa Island! The food was delicious and the drinks were premium. The catamaran was just glorious as we sailed for the day. We were a party of 8 including 4 children and the crew couldn't do enough for everyone on board, they were fantastic! Massive shout out to the captain and to Angel for such a great day! All stops on the trip were well thought out and away from the crowd masses, the private area on Sanoa Island was great and our snorkeling stops were a big hit all round. The catamaran was not over crowded and there…”

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5.Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $5Best value

Review of the Saona Island VIP catamaran tour from Punta Cana, with a natural pool, starfish, beach time, lunch, transfers, and open bar.

“Excelente tour a Isla Saona. La organización fue clara, el personal siempre atento y el ambiente muy agradable. Disfrutamos mucho la música, la playa y el almuerzo típico.”

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6.Catamaran Tour to Saona Island with Open Bar and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Sail from Punta Cana to Saona Island for a natural pool swim, Dominican buffet, open bar, music, and three hours on the beach.

“Fun atmosphere on the boat and plenty of time to relax on the island.”

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7.Saona Crusoe VIP for cruise guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 9 hours · from $139

Spend nine hours exploring Saona Island from La Romana, with Mano Juan, turtle conservation, Canto de la Playa, lunch, and natural pools.

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8.Island Escape to Saona • catamaran & Beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 74 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $59

Review this Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana, with a natural pool swim, beach lunch, catamaran party, transport notes, and honest value advice.

“Très bonne ambiance. Et avec la guide Mama Diari qui était top ! Elle fait même l’effort de traduire en français pour ceux le moins a l’aise avec l’espagnol ou l’anglais. Petit bémol pour l’arrivée tardive sur l’île, en toute fin de service pour le déjeuner. Résultat : presque plus rien à manger (plus de viande du tout) alors que la prestation est incluse. D’où le 4 (au lieu d’un 5/5)”

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9.Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · from $90

Spend a full day sailing from Bayahibe to Catalina Island for snorkeling, a beach lunch, open bar, and Caribbean views for $90.

“Trop de monde sur le catamaran Une des hôtesses n'était pas du tout sympathique Repas sous forme de buffet très moyen L'île Catalina autrefois préservée et magnifique est devenue un piège à touristes a l'identique de Saona”

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10.Buggy Expedition, Norwegian SKY Cruise Passenger from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $84

Review of La Romana’s buggy adventure through sugar cane fields, a batey village, Chavón River, and local Dominican cooking.

“We made 2 excursions, buggy with river cruise and day by catamaran. Great for 2 days, well organized and guides at the top, different stops at Sea, on land and in the river. Excellent meals, on topAuto-translated”

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11.Saona Island Comfort Experience by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Review of Saona Island by catamaran from Bayahibe, with snorkeling, natural pools, beach lunch, open bar, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great day! The beaches were amazing and also the location for snorkling and swimming. Only remark for another time: the music on the boat was a bit loud/would not be necessary for me. Everything else was perfect!”

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12.Saona Island for Norwegian Sky Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $128

Saona Island by speedboat from La Romana, with snorkeling, a Dominican lunch, quiet beaches, and giant starfish in a natural pool.

“The Dominican Attitude hosts made this an amazing day! They took us to various spots to enjoy views/ bbq on the beach/ learn about turtle conservation/ snorkel, while making the boat rides in between lots of fun and full of bottomless rum!”

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13.Whale-Watching Cruise & Cayo Levantado Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $6

Watch humpback whales in Samaná Bay, enjoy lunch and beach time on Cayo Levantado, and compare the long drive from Bayahibe.

“Merci à tout les guides et les dominicains pour leurs accueils vraiment formidable ! On a pu effectivement voir des baleines, par contre si vous avez le mal de mer ou le mal des transports en général : passé votre chemin 🥲 Cela m’a gâché l’expérience sur le moment, mais cela s’est rattrapé avec le reste de la journée. On vient vous chercher à 6h et vous rentrez aux alentours de 22/23h. Soyez prêt à passer une longue journée 🐋”

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14.Saona Island Speedboat and Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island boat tour, with a Blue Lagoon swim, beach buffet, catamaran music, timing, value, and practical tips.

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