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Reviews

• Saona tour

  Yanely R,

  Jul 25, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Amazing experience! I had the best time meeting so many people. The tour guy and his team was very punctual and the best part about it is we had the beach to ourselves since we got there early. Food was great, refreshing drinks. Tour was worth it!

• Melvin truly provided an...

  Christine C,

  Jul 24, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Melvin truly provided an experience that will never be forgotten. I had no idea what to anticipate when I booked my trip and I got way more than I had expected. I came into our excursion with 10 strangers and left with 10 new friends. Melvin definitely makes you feel like family on this very exclusive trip. It was so nice to be able to just relax and not be rushed in a massive group of people missing out on all the beautiful details of what this island has to offer. Melvin has made truly made me and my two girls feel as though we experienced a very unique day trip with him. I HIGHLY recommend booking with him and will definitely be happy to spend the day with him again on my next trip to Punta Cana.

• Amazing time & Service!

  Wailym C,

  Jul 20, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  We thoroughly enjoyed this trip From Punta Cana to Saona island 🏝️ To reach the Caribbean blue waters! This semi-private, small group tour brought us to tropical paradise where one just dreams of getting away and forgetting the rest of the world. Stops in this order: Mano Juan village & Turtle Sanctuary on Saona Island Playa del Gato beach on Saona Island Stella marine beach & Piscina Natural Saona on the coast of Cotubanamá National Park Total travel time was 2 hours from Punta Cana. Pick up was on time and our tour operator Melvin was courteous and attentive. We arrived at Bayahibe point around 8am (from hotel pick up to boat, including stops and 1 hour drive time) We boarded a small 16 seat speed boat and arrived on the shores of Saona Island by 9am. The small, quiet village of Mano Juan greeted us with cool island breezes, where we enjoyed a simple breakfast of fresh fruit & sandwiches before walking to the turtle sanctuary a few minutes away. El Centro Recuperación De Tortugas Marinas, has been led by the same passionate man for over 20 years. We were lucky enough to observe new hatchlings waiting for release. The next nearby stop was Playa del Gato beach. Our early arrival allowed us to be the only visitors on that beach for a while. A delicious hot lunch was served at 12:30 with lively refreshments included. This peaceful spot was reserved for 3 hours, Picturesque beach of soft sand, calm waves & cool Caribbean colors. We left the island at 1:30pm towards our next 2 stops, just a few mins up the coast to enjoy snorkeling, swimming and starfish gazing. The clear shallow water was warm and inviting, easy to enjoy all day! We would have preferred a longer stop here, it was amazing! but we were back on the boat by 2:30, docked back at Bayahibe by 3:30pm. Back to hotel by 5:30. Overall, yes we would book again! I would advise the operators to check life jackets for size availability and safety, some were too small and buckles broken.

• 10/10 experience

  james p,

  Jul 19, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  The driver came to pick us at our hotel and took us to the boat, it was a 30 min speed boat ride to the island which was interesting. We went to the island and had a cultural tour of the island and then went to the beautiful beach, which we were the first ones there. It gets very busy in the afternoon. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and the food included was delicious would definitely recommend doing it it was the best part of our DR trip.

• Melvin Family!

  Faviola Z,

  Jul 19, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  My boyfriend and I loved this tour. We felt very well taken care of throughout the day. This is a private excursion with a small group of 10-12 people. Our tour guide Melvin was very professional and clear on the expectations of the trip. I recommend this tour to anyone wanting an experience Isla Saona in an exclusive way. We had the beach to ourselves because he brought us out early. We want to thank Melvin for such a beautiful day and showing a side of Isla Saona that not many people see.