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Saona Island Excursion

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
(809) 200-1778
Ranked #30 of 61 tours in Punta Cana
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Water Sports, Tours
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Firstly the health warning. You will be told that it takes 90 minutes to get to the start point of this excursion. It does..................AFTER you have completed all the hotel pick ups. If you are one of the first pick ups on the bus as we were, it's more like 3 hours. That's 5 to 6 hours on a bus... More

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Kotka, Finland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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Wonderful, beautiful island with white beaches and turquoise water. They advertise it as a distant, peaceful paradise island, but that's only partly true; there's you and hundred other people at the same strip of beach and no peace! We spent only less than two hours at the island, I think that's too short time! If we would have had more... More

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Toronto
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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You know the pictures you see on the web of clear blue waters in shades of Turquoise, aqua and a whole myriad of tropical blues? The ones with white sand beaches, blue sky and palm tree fringes that frame the perfect Beach scene? That pretty much sums up your stay on Saona Island. We left from Punta Cana and let... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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We just went on this trip on 3/3/2012 and I would have to say it is good and bad. The island is GORGEOUS, but you are only there for about 3 hours! The huge negative for us was it is a full 12 hours that you are gone from the resort, when traveling from Punta Cana. You have over 1... More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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I agree with Devon987. The boats being divided into different languages would make for a better day. It was quite exhausting by the end of the day being explained in both english and german and I found you would zone out because of it. I also didnt' like that our guide would speak to the local people in the villiage... More

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Buffalo, NY
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

First of all, find out how far your bus ride will be to get to this excursion and determine if it is worth the trip. i went on excursion to Saona Island 10years ago and do not remember it taking so long to get there. From my resort this year, it took 2 hours, that included picking others up at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Went here back in August 2010 was a lovely trip went from Sirenis to some drop off point where you got on to another coach with aload of people. Took us 2 hours and a half to get from drop off point to the drop off where you catch the catamaran cruiser type thingy. went from speed boat 1st to... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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The day began with an early start and quite a long bus ride from our hotel in Punta Cana and involved a consolidation of two buses into one along the way! What could have been tedious was made enjoyable sight-seeing by the guide (Chrystal). We took the catamaran out to Saona and the speed-boat back although I gather they sometimes... More

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North Bergen, New Jersey
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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It was an amazing experience. The catamaran trip with an excellent crew, and do not worry if you do not dance merengue or bachata, they will teach you. This trip takes about 1 1/2 hour. The stay in the island was wonderfull (for about two hours), the beach excellent, nice lunch and many other options. Then they bring you back... More

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Seymour, IN
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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We did the all day excursion that included a brief tour of the city. The boat ride to the island was fun. We just got married the day before on the beach so we were wearing Just Married shirts. My husband got to drive the boat for awhile and they treated us like royalty. Stopping to swim and see the... More

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