Saona island is a picture-perfect slice of Caribbean paradise. Upgrade your time on its blissful beaches with extra activities and VIP dining including lobster and wine. You'll start with an underwater view on the semi-submarine and a snorkel stop. Next, lunch and time to relax on Saona, before the return trip with a swim stop at the natural pools

Thought the glass bottom boat would be moving. But just stayed in one location

Bateau sous-marin: ne bouge pas pour aller voir les poissons mais uniquement un plongeur qui donne du pain aux poissons ... trompeur. Catamaran: beaucoup moins animé que par Sea Pro avec qui nous avons eu une expérience. VIP: bof, une nappe sur la table en plus que les autres (nous pensions que tout le monde était VIP dans cette excursion), pas de Homard (on était prévenu) mais pas de Langouste non plus, juste 2 baguettes de crevettes!!! Je ne vois pas où était le VIP dans cette excursion.

The entire trip was absolutely amazing, but I wouldn't recommend the VIP option. You get the same as everyone else plus lobster (which was quite nice) and a glass of wine (which wasn't). I had to ask for the wine after not getting served for 20 minutes. A bit of a rip off really. Otherwise our tour guide was great, the catamaran and glass bottom boat were good fun, the island and sea was beautiful, the drinks were plentiful. Didn't see any starfish, but hey ho, that's nature.

Why you’ll love this…

Relaxing beach time on Saona Island with snorkel and swim stops en route
See the Sunken ship “Atlantic Princess” aboard the semi-submarine
Tuck in to a lobster lunch at 'Saona Paradise' VIP area

Important to know

From 1st March until 30th June, no lobster will be served due to an annual lobster ban – shrimp will be served instead
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Bring a towel
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Speedboat ride
Lunch
Drinks
Open bar serving locally branded drinks
Equipment
Swim stops
Snorkeling

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S

What people say about this experience

4/5

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Based on 5 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

3.7/5

Service

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Staff

4.3/5

All ratings (5)

5 stars (1)

20%

4 stars (2)

40%

3 stars (2)

40%

2 stars (0)

1 star (0)

J
Jenn
Solo traveller
9 June 2025
4.2
Netherlands
S
Shaun
Travelled as a couple
23 February 2024
3.4
United Kingdom
Thought the glass bottom boat would be moving. But just stayed in one location
A
André Laloux
Travelled as a couple
22 April 2024
3.4
France
Bateau sous-marin: ne bouge pas pour aller voir les poissons mais uniquement un plongeur qui donne du pain aux poissons ... trompeur. Catamaran: beaucoup moins animé que par Sea Pro avec qui nous avons eu une expérience. VIP: bof, une nappe sur la table en plus que les autres (nous pensions que tout le monde était VIP dans cette excursion), pas de Homard (on était prévenu) mais pas de Langouste non plus, juste 2 baguettes de crevettes!!! Je ne vois pas où était le VIP dans cette excursion.
L
Ludo
Travelled with family
5 August 2023
4.2
United Kingdom
The entire trip was absolutely amazing, but I wouldn't recommend the VIP option. You get the same as everyone else plus lobster (which was quite nice) and a glass of wine (which wasn't). I had to ask for the wine after not getting served for 20 minutes. A bit of a rip off really. Otherwise our tour guide was great, the catamaran and glass bottom boat were good fun, the island and sea was beautiful, the drinks were plentiful. Didn't see any starfish, but hey ho, that's nature.
A
Anita
Travelled as a couple
15 February 2023
4.6
Germany