Private Isla Saona & Palmilla Experience

Private Isla Saona & Palmilla Experience

Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | ⭐ 4.8 · 5,000+ verified reviews

Tour Highlights

Private VIP Pronautica Boat

Sleek modern boat, exclusive for up to 7 guests

Champagne Welcome Onboard

Toast to your day as you cast off

3 Iconic Stops

Isla Saona, Palmilla natural pool, and coastal mangroves

Palmilla Natural Pool

Waist-deep pristine water and giant starfish

Optional Inshore Fishing

Rig lines right from the deck if you want to fish

Private Hotel Pickup Included

Round-trip with no hidden fees

About This Tour

Sick of packed tourist boats and rigid schedules? Skip the crowds. Booking a private Saona Island and Palmilla catamaran tour means you claim the Caribbean Sea entirely on your own terms. For eight full hours, it's just your friends, a sleek VIP Pronautica boat, and the blindingly blue water of the Dominican Republic. No strangers fighting for deck space. No rushing to the next stop.

The day starts easy. We handle your private hotel pickup, and no, there are absolutely zero hidden fees. From the Bayahibe marina, we push off the dock and throttle toward Palmilla. If you haven't seen this Natural Pool yet, brace yourself. You'll be standing waist-deep in ocean water so pristine it looks like glass. Grab an ice-cold beer or a rum from the open bar. Float. Soak up the sun while lounging on the bow. It's the absolute best way to decompress.

Ready to move? Throw on our snorkeling gear and check out the vibrant reefs below. If you'd rather stay dry, we can rig up some lines for inshore fishing right from the deck. Your call entirely. Once you're done swimming, we'll navigate through the dense coastal mangrove excursions. These wild, tangled root systems form massive natural tunnels right along the shoreline.

By midday, you'll build up an appetite. That's when the white sands of Isla Saona come in. Step straight off the boat for a proper beachside lunch with the sand literally between your toes.

This isn't another cookie-cutter excursion. It's an elite luxury boat charter in Punta Cana built entirely around what you want to do. Grab your swimsuit. Let's get out on the water.

Departure Point: Bayahibe marina (with hotel pickup included)
Group Size: 1 to 7 guests (private charter, flat rate)
Boat: VIP Pronautica boat

What's Not Included

  • Staff tips (optional, appreciated)
  • Professional photos (purchasable)
  • Souvenirs

What to Bring

  • Swimwear & towel
  • Towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Sunglasses and hat
  • Camera or waterproof phone case
  • Cash for tips
  • Booking confirmation

Guest Requirements

7

Cancellation Policy

24+ hours before start time: Full refund
Less than 24 hours before start time: No refund
Bad weather cancellation: Full refund or reschedule

Tour Itinerary

Palmilla Natural Pool - Stand waist-deep in glass-clear ocean water, ice-cold drinks from open bar, snorkel or lounge on the bow

Mangrove Excursion + Optional Fishing - Navigate coastal mangrove tunnels or rig lines for inshore fishing from the deck

Isla Saona Beachside Lunch - Step onto white sand for a proper beachside lunch, then return to Bavaro by

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From $1,495.00

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before (100% refund).

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⭐ 4.8 · 5,000+ verified reviews
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