Speedboat Tours in Dominican Republic Compared: The Top 5

1.Speed Boat and Snorkeling in Punta Cana Bavaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $70Our pick

Meet your guide at Playa Jellyfish in Bavaro, receive a short safety briefing, then ride a private speedboat to a reef, natural pool, and sandbar. Snorkeling gear is supplied, and the captain can let you drive under supervision. Guides such as Manolo, Jesus, Jose, and Antonio are frequently praised for friendly service.

“Good tour over all, waves were a little rough but that’s just the nature of snorkeling. It was definitely fun driving the boat and would definitely do again. 👍🏼”

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2.Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89

Spend 7 to 10 hours traveling from your hotel to Bayahibe, then across the Caribbean by sailing catamaran and speedboat. You get 2.5 hours on Saona Island, a buffet lunch, open-bar drinks, music, and a 30-minute stop at a shallow natural pool. Guides such as Christian, Juan, and Paula have earned strong praise for friendly service.

“it was one of the prettiest beaches we‘ve been and not to forget the guides, especially andy:)”

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3.Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 197 reviews · from $95

Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat or catamaran, stopping at a waist-deep natural pool before a beach afternoon with lunch, drinks, music, and optional dancing or volleyball. Guides such as Max and Jack Sparrow have earned praise, but boat choice and pickup arrangements can vary.

“Terrible experience was over an hour late being picked up from hotel, the van had no step up into it and no railing to hold onto I hurt my knee and another passenger fell! We stopped along the way and waited for the driver to get food while wRead more”

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4.Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat – Completely Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $450

Spend about eight hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat with private land and water transfers. Stop at a natural pool, Turtle Lagoon, Starfish Bay, Clearwater Beach, and the Survivor filming area. Stanley and the boat crew guide the day, with snorkeling gear, drinks, optional champagne, and a beach buffet included.

“Our trip was perfect from start to finish. Stanley and the Captain gave us a warm welcome and spoilt us throughout. They seemed to know all the best places away from the crowds. Our girls said it was one of the best days of their lives and the beaches were the most beautiful they’d ever seen. Thank you to all of the Bia team”

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5.Saona Island Tour All Inclusive Speedboat and Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours - 630 minutes · from $70

Spend a full day from Punta Cana, Macao, or Uvero Alto visiting Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran. You will stop at a local market, swim at a natural pool, eat lunch on the island, and enjoy local drinks. Expect hotel pickup, several transfers, and a lively group setting.

“Tarderon mucho en llevarnos al hotel Cambiemos de trasporte 3 veces Por lo demás todo perfecto muy bonito las vistas el trato genial”

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