Boat Tours in La Romana: 7 on the Shortlist

1.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139Our pick

Cruise from Bayahibe aboard the 75-foot Quetzal catamaran, limited to 30 people. Snorkel at Catuano, relax on Saona Island, and swim at Las Palmillas among starfish. Lunch, snacks, drinks, equipment, commentary, and Bayahibe hotel transfers are included. The mood is calm and polished, not a loud party cruise.

“Booked a tour and they never showed up Finally called the local operator after an hour and a quarter and they agreed to refund our money so a happy ending!”

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2.Saona Island: Small Group Virgin Beaches Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 178 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $128

Travel by 45-foot boat from Bayahibe to Saona Island with a small group, stopping at Mano Juan, a turtle nursery, Canto de la Playa, and the Natural Pool. Guides such as Christian lead the day in English, Spanish, and French. Lunch, drinks, snacks, hotel pickup in selected areas, and snorkeling time are included.

“Dominican Attitude Excursions is an excellent guide with professional staff who provide an authentic, fun, educational and safe experience throughout. We were picked up at our hotel lobby, the transport made a few other hotel stops which takes some time but to be expected. Once we arrived, we were met by the staff who checked us in and brought us directly to the boat. From that point it was nothing but fun and sun, some music and drinks on the boat, visits to several places around Soana island and swimming and snorkeling in tropical waters. We met several local islanders who provided some of the best Dominican food we’ve had…”

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3.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Cruise from Bayahibe to Catalina Island aboard the Quetzal catamaran, with snorkeling at The Wall and The Aquarium, beach time, buffet lunch, snacks, and unlimited beer, rum, and soft drinks. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French. The return includes Casa de Campo’s coast and the Chavón River.

“The best snorkeling in Dominican Republic. The crew are fantastic. The best trip by far. Food supplied was tasteful and fresh. Would I do this trip again YES.”

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4.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Sail from Bayahibe aboard the Quetzal for a calm 10-hour Saona Island day. You’ll snorkel at Catuano, relax in a reserved beach area, eat lunch onboard, and swim with starfish at Las Palmillas. Guides including Angel, Charlotte, and Angèle have been praised for attentive service. Pickup from Bayahibe and Dominicus is included.

““Saona Island” , Say Less. Great Staff . Good luck to the young lady from Frances . Her Chill job is over in December, then the real work starts. Dream Big”

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5.Private Luxury Catamaran – Saona or Catalina island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

You’ll cruise from La Romana on a private Quetzal catamaran with your own group, captain, and crew. Choose between Saona or Catalina, then shape the day around swimming, snorkeling, beaches, and quiet stops such as Catuano and Las Palmillas. Guides including Joy and Lola are praised for attentive service, while snacks, drinks, hotel transfers, and live commentary are included.

“I could not recommend this experience more to anyone! Everything from the boat, to the staff, to the food/drinks and to the sights it was truly an amazing day!”

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6.Saona Crusoe VIP for cruise guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 9 hours · from $139

From the La Romana cruise port, you’ll travel by van and speedboat to Saona Island with a professional English or German-speaking guide. Visit Mano Juan, a turtle project, remote Canto de la Playa, Catuano Beach, the outer mangroves, and a starfish-filled natural pool. Guides such as Ingrid and Laura help make the day personal and easy to follow.

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7.Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · from $90Best value

From Los Melones, you’ll ride to Bayahibe, board a catamaran at 9 AM, and sail toward Catalina Island with snacks, drinks, music, and views of the Chavón River. You’ll snorkel for 45 minutes at La Pared, then enjoy a buffet lunch, open bar, sunbeds, and beach time. Multilingual guides include José.

“Trop de monde sur le catamaran Une des hôtesses n'était pas du tout sympathique Repas sous forme de buffet très moyen L'île Catalina autrefois préservée et magnifique est devenue un piège à touristes a l'identique de Saona”

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