MSC Opera La Romana: Saona Island Shore Excursion
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Created exclusively for MSC Opera passengers visiting La Romana every Monday, this shore excursion perfectly matches your cruise schedule with pickup at 8:00 AM and a guaranteed return before departure.
Explore the most authentic side of Saona Island in a small group of no more than 34 guests. Visit the colorful fishing village of Mano Juan, discover the sea turtle conservation center, unwind on the untouched beach of Canto de la Playa and swim in the famous Natural Pool.
Far from crowded cruise excursions, this experience combines comfort, local culture, spectacular scenery and personalized service, making it one of the best ways to discover Saona Island during your stop in the Dominican Republic.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Mano Juan
Visit Mano Juan, the only inhabited village on Saona Island. Discover local island life, colorful houses and the sea turtle conservation center, dedicated to protecting endangered sea turtles.
Canto De La Playa
Relax on one of the most beautiful and least crowded beaches on Saona Island, known for its white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Options
Pickup and drop off included
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (rum, beer, soft drinks, water)
Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask and fins)
Transportation from La Romana port (round trip)
Certified local guide throughout the excursion
Entrance fees to the Cotubanamá National Park
Snacks during the day (pineapple, chips, cakes)
Dominican lunch served on the island
Photos service
Souvenirs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sleep holidays.
Maricu z,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We left Romana for the Caribbean, it was 7 wonderful days we spent on the boat. All the staff are amazing, the process of embarkation and disembarkation super fast, very good organization of both cruise and migration services in Dominican Republic. The only thing I didn't like was the pool area, it's very small for so many people and the buffet is too crowded. Better we went to eat at restaurants like the Crossings and Palace, which have excellent cuisine and excellent service and are included in the all inclusive package. Thank you all very much,
Wonderful sceneries + wonderful lunch =)
autismom,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up from the cruise terminal exactly at 8 am in the morning. There were about 10 people from our cruise signed up this tour. After a 30 minute drive via taxi van, we arrived at the tour office at Bayahibe where we had some paperwork taken care of. After that, we took a very short walk to marina to board our speed boat. The speed boat ride itself was a lot of fun. The sceneries along the way were wonderful - reminded me a lot of the photos on postcards and in calendars. I really enjoyed the "natural pool" stop - the sea water was absolutely calm and only waist high while the coastline seemed very far away. Later the whole group voted and decided not to snorkel, so we ended up spending a bit more time (about 2 hours) at the Saona Island. The beach area we stayed at was kind of rocky, but we still had a great time walking around, admiring the most beautiful beach/island scene. Lunch started a bit after 11. There were chicken, pork chops, rice, salads, vegetables, etc.....They were all fresh and tasty. We paid extra for the lobsters and felt it was money well spent. The boat ride back to Bayahibe was a lot quicker. We were dropped off at the cruise terminal by the same taxi van around 2 pm. We even managed to swim at the pool inside the terminal before the all aboard time =). All in all, it was a great excursion at the La Romana Port!
Amazing Trip!
andybU3174XO,Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day on this trip! The team were amazing and couldn’t do enough for you. The island is amazing and we would definitely do it again through Dominican Attitude!
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