The 10 Best Buffet Days across the Dominican Republic

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,822 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with speedboat thrills, a starfish pool, buffet lunch, open bar, timing, and value tips.

“A wonderful experience. Our guide Christian was wonderful, it is clear that he has a lot of experience. It really takes a long time to get from the resorts in Punta Cana to Saona Island, but it is worth it. The food on the island is not great, but it is ok. I recommend you bring water and some food/nibbles with you.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Damajagua: Waterfalls with Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 6h 30m · from $100

Slide, swim, and hike through Damajagua’s rainforest waterfalls, with gear, hotel transfers, local guides, and a Dominican lunch buffet.

“The tour was excellently prepared by all the staff. Our guides were Miguel and Osseca. They were very helpful and engaging throughout the trip. After the tour, a delicious buffet awaited us.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Sail Sosúa Bay from Puerto Plata with two snorkel stops, a Dominican buffet, open bar, hotel pickup, and a friendly crew for $79.

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Saona Island Tour Catamaran Buffet Lunch & Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $75

Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with natural pools, beach time, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“Voyage magnifique, à faire....la plage la plus belle que j'ai vu à mes jours et pourtant j'ai beaucoup d'éléments de comparaison.... Dommage juste que nous ne sommes pas restés le temps prévu sur place à cause du retard pris pendant l'acheminement.......autre chose j'ai espéré manger du poisson sur l'île et il avait que de la viande....”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Saona Island Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $65Best value

Spend a full day from Punta Cana on Saona Island, with white beaches, natural pools, buffet lunch, drinks, and Caribbean swimming.

“Le jeudi 02 octobre dernier, départ en bus un peu chaotique, nous avons du changer de transport car trop de personnes à aller chercher selon les hôtels respectifs. Le second chauffeur très sympathique. Le guide (tel qu,il s,est présenté) était attentif au bien-être de ses clients. Cependant, l,équipe n,était pas si sympathique, une employée d,ailleurs est venue me chercher sur la plage en me parlant espagnol, je ne comprenais pas ce qu,elle me disait et lui parle en anglais...elle s,est irritée, désagréable, m,a laissée en plan et a demandée à un autre employé de me parler (forcing pour me vendre les photos prise de moi plus tôt...Par la suite, cette…”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Float & Feast Private Party Cruise with Premium Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews Top rated

A private Punta Cana catamaran party with snorkeling, ocean swimming, a natural pool, buffet, open bar, dancing, and hotel transfers.

“Best experience! So much fun!! Claudia was the best and so patient with everyone in our group! We had a blast. Can't wait to do it again”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Damajagua Waterfalls Excursion with Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $79

A practical review of Damajagua Waterfalls from Puerto Plata, with rainforest pools, waterfall jumps, safety gear, transport, and a Dominican lunch.

“Unfortunately we experienced a totally different tour than announced in the description: before and after the waterfalls we were driven to two places where they wanted to sell tourists stuff (wooden figures, souvenirs, cigars etc.). We extra bRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Saona Island Tour – Full Day from Punta Cana Buffet and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $75

Review of the Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana, with Bayahibe, a natural pool, buffet, drinks, reefs, and practical booking advice.

“Péssima experiencia! Não confirmaram o nosso passeio no dia anterior, chegou o horário estabelecido na reserva e eles não haviam nos mandado nem uma mensagem sequer. Saímos do hotel 06:30 sem saber se o passeio ocorreria realmeRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Saona Island Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch, Paella, & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $75

Review of a Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana with speedboat rides, Palmilla Natural Pool, paella lunch, beach time, and open bar.

“They should be aware that there are several changes in transportation and that the drivers do not communicate in English.”

Check availability →Read our full review