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Saona and Ron Barcelo Island experience in the Dominican Republic
Activities
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
3.61/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
German
,
Spanish
,
English
,
French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Fixable
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The trip begins with a catamaran sail to sparkling natural pools in Cotubanama National Park
You'll visit Ron Barcelo Island, a private beach oasis for cocktails, food and music
You can toast with Champagne and dance aboard the catamaran as the sun falls over the horizon
What to expect
Visit two dreamy islands at the heart of Cotubanama National Park. You'll set sail aboard a catamaran, stopping at sparkling natural pools before arriving at picture-perfect Saona Island for some R&R. But the real highlight? The all-new, luxurious oasis of Ron Barcelo Island. Expect tropical cocktails, a gourmet buffet and lively music. End the day in style with a DJ party and Champagne toast aboard the catamaran as the sun falls over the horizon.
What's included
Speedboat ride
Sunset cruise
Lunch
Open bar serving locally branded drinks
Guide
Swim stops
What to remember
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Bring a towel
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Subject to weather conditions
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Provider
TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Reviews
great
3.6/5
Based on
35 reviews from verified customers
T
The Morrisons
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 32 years old
Average
We were sold this trip as “a luxury VIP experience” and that is the biggest issue. I would call this a budget friendly experience instead. We were all starving, I never saw any bottled water, alcohol was hard to find and the speed boat was embarrassingly run down, old and dirty. The Island was beautiful but we were bombarded with people selling stuff.
F
Fabrício
March 2026
From Portugal
Traveled as
With family
- 14 years old
Excellent
H
Huh and what
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 33 years old
Average
This was not what was sold. The island was beyond beautiful the guide was great. The “catamaran home was supposed to be a sunset cruise” turned into a party boat. Not what I paid for. So freaking loud my ears are still ringing. Won’t use you guys again. 350 bucks to come home deaf no thanks! No I won’t recommend
C
Couple
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 31 years old
Poor
Food was terrible and believe we got very sick from it. we were told we would be on saona island for 4 hours and instead we were on this island for that long and it's really run down.
A
Anna
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 28 years old
Poor
Unsafe practices changing boats. We were told there would be snorkel on the trip when we booked it but no snorkeling equipment available. Most communication was not in English. Even though we were the only group with a child on board, due to the volume of people on the boat, we couldn’t get near the undercover and spent hours outside in the rain
M
Maria
March 2026
From Spain
Traveled as
With friends
- 38 years old
Great
Es un paraíso natural bien conservado pero es una irresponsabilidad el transporte acuático y la poca autoridad o capacidad del guía al manejar el grupo. El transporte al catamaran y ya estando en él es un riesgo, 60 personas en una lancha y sin salvavidas al igual que en caramaran
K
Katherine
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 18 years old
Great
We were told it would take only 30-45 minutes to get to the first boat to take us to the island, but we were the first ones on the bus so it took over two hours after we stopped to pick up all the other people. We were told it would be a "full day" and we'd be back by about 19:00. We didn't get back until almost 22:00.
L
Leandro
February 2026
From Spain
Traveled as
With family
- 30 years old
Excellent
L
Linda Mcconnell
February 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 44 years old
Excellent
Long day - trip was great - lunch offering poor - it's advertised as all inclusive bar drinks throughout the day!!!! All that was on offer was rum, rum & more rum no alternative
M
Marcelo
February 2026
From Spain
Traveled as
As a couple
- 46 years old
Great
B
Babsi
February 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
With friends
- 28 years old
Excellent
S
SergeyThe1st
February 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 34 years old
Excellent
Please try to look after the toilets and maybe place a couple of showers to rinse after swimming. A catamaran ride could accommodate fewer passengers, and part of the ride could be music-free so people can enjoy the sound of the water and wind. Aver all, it was a spectacular experience. We loved it. Special thank you to our tour guide, Raul Castro.
B
Bruce and Susan Derby
February 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Great
Loved the island and the beaches. You need new life vests
T
Taras
January 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
Alone
- 45 years old
Excellent
I'm really enjoyed everything
M
Melina
January 2026
From Spain
Traveled as
As a couple
- 23 years old
Great
Lo mejor fue la playa, la disponibilidad de reposeras (camastros). Muy lindo el lugar en general. El servicio de almuerzo y bar podría mejorar para estar a la altura de lo que el lugar promete. Tiene mucho potencial!
K
Kay
January 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 17 years old
Excellent
Everything was really great. The tour guide Danny was so amazing!! The drink service was great and I never felt like a wasn’t safe at all. Always felt like I was in good hands. The only thing I can recommend is more umbrellas for shade.
M
Marcos
January 2026
From Portugal
Average
A refeição ñ condiz com o prometido. Allmoço diferenciado, nada demais. Padrão. Foi informado como exemplo que haveria lasagna e teve um pene básico.Bebidas, apenas run com coca-cola ou Sprite. Nenhum drink. Não era permitido utilizar o próprio copo, ofereciam as bebidas em copos pequenos e que devido ao calor e o material a bebida esquenta rapidamente. Em geral atendimento PÉSSIMO. Pessoas sempre mal humoradas, preocupadas apenas com gorgeta e não oferecem o mínimo de um serviço de qualidade.
E
Edgar
January 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
Average
Better transfer from Bayahíbe to Saona. Better selection of drinks on catamaran. You serve rum &coke only… really? Not even beer?? Entertainment staff at catamaran should be more creative and fun. We liked Barceló beach, but again you need better selection of drinks. You advertise this trip as “barra completa “.. full bar. You should specify that you serve sodas, water, and Cuba libres only, so we would felt defraud. Hope somebody reads this.
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Lina
January 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 16 years old
Average
Me parece que deja mucho que desear la “barra libre” solo tenia rom con coca y cerveza porque el mojito se lo termino el grupo anterior.. lo mejor era ir todo el viaje en cataran no hacer todo rapido 1 ********** en saona no era nada y la comida me la median
M
Mariella
January 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 37 years old
Excellent
The itinerary of the trip was excellently tailored going from pleasant and interesting to absolutely exciting to culminate on-board the catamaran with the stunning Caribbean sunset. The guide Danny was amazingly hospitable, friendly and helpful. Thank you again, dear Danny!
S
Saranity
January 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 18 years old
Excellent
Loved everything here!! The only thing they should have Bottle water for people
E
Ebabav
January 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 33 years old
Excellent
The trip was wonderful and the staff was very friendly. We wished we could have spent a little more time at Saona Island or the Starfish area and less time at the Barcelo area. Overall though it was a great day!
F
Felipe
December 2025
From Spain
Traveled as
With family
- 38 years old
Poor
Pésimo servicio ,,en el catamarán de regreso , los animadores hicieron sentir mal a mis hijas excediéndose ,,y vi a muchas personas incomodas , nos juntaron con otro grupo y el guía de ese grupo en la isla siempre daba prioridad a su. grupo , cuando quisimos pedir piña colada, el primero sirvió a todos los de su grupo, al momento de desembarcar del catamarán igual , nosotros estábamos esperando y no quiso que embarcarqiemos y de forma casi matonezca , le dijo al otro guía que su grupo era primer
J
Javiera V.
December 2025
From Spain
Traveled as
With family
- 12 years old
Poor
Una lástima que en bayahibe no tengan baños con agua potable, la comida de almuerzo que ofrecen en la isla es de baja y mala calidad, por lo que sugiero que si o si lleven snack extras. En las islas hay baños pero no agua potable. Al regreso, antes de subir al barco grande qurían hacernos subir a una mini lancha repleta de personas que sobrepasaba los asientos permitidos, tuvimos que reclamar y bajaron gente. El personal que trabaja en las islas es muy mal genio (hombres que ayudan en lancha)
V
Valeria
December 2025
From Spain
Traveled as
With family
- 7 years old
Poor
Exclusivo? no es lo que nos vendieron, la guía mamá pollito fue agresiva y ofensiva, el lugar, comida y bebida no eran limpios, habías sillas y camas rotas en la playa. El servicio que pésimo. Enserio lancha rápida habían más de 50 personas sin salvavidas y luego pasando al catamaran en el mar totalmente peligroso. Al quejarnos de la situación la guía se ofendió y empezó a amenazarnos “que estábamos en república dominicana” y nos grabó exponiéndonos con todos los que estaban ahí. ES UNA ESTAFA
A
Alexandre
December 2025
From Portugal
Traveled as
As a couple
- 42 years old
Poor
I purchased the VIP experience, and it wasn't the experience I had. The guide took us to the worst part of Saona Island, with so many rocks that it was impossible to get into the water. Then, we went to the natural pools where there was no snorkeling because there was nothing to see. There were no corals, no fish. Just a sandbar in the middle of the sea. Next, we went to Ron Barceló and again stayed on the edge of the beach, outside the VIP area where the Ron Barceló symbols are. On the way back
P
Pamela Alexis DJ Cass
December 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 47 years old
Poor
The boat rides were not very safe. My daughter fell slipped hurt her back. I have bruises on the bottom of my foot. Put it this way. I would not recommend it to anybody nor would I ever do it again?
F
FJP
December 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 30 years old
Excellent
i wish I was informed that photographers were going to be on the excursion. I would have been prepared better for paying them.
O
Olesia
December 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 36 years old
Poor
This tour was presented as VIP one. Snacks have been promised also to be given. 3 pieces of fruit in 20 minutes before lunch appeared weird.Then was small sandwich on catamaran which was packed. They loaded 2 groups of tourists-not enough seats for all.Saona was packed with the tourists - that’s is normal. Ron Barcelo was really quiet, but dirty. Garbage from previous tourists was left. We don’t complain but this tour is not worth that money. You should tell people to take their food-I’m vegan
T
Tudo horrível
December 2025
From Portugal
Traveled as
As a couple
- 29 years old
Poor
Paguei o passeio Vip para ter qualidade melhor, mas não foi o que aconteceu. Comida e bebidas horríveis e parecia um passeio com geral e não o que paguei.
P
Pieri
November 2025
From Spain
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
F
Facu
November 2025
From Spain
Traveled as
With friends
- 17 years old
Excellent
C
Clb
November 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 34 years old
Great
Waited a hour for the coach to arrive in carpark after being picked up from hotel.
C
Carmelo
November 2025
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 13 years old
Poor
Trotz bezahltem Ausflug hat man das Gefühl gehabt das jede 5 Minuten dir jemand Geld aus der Tasche ziehen will … Spenden, Extra Kosten für Getränke, usw. Schlimm war das zum Schluss ohne Erlaubnis ein bild auf eine Mama Juana Flasche geklebt wird und 20$ von einem verlangt werden… das der Ausflug trotz grauenhaftem Wetter stattgefunden hat erwähne ich nur so nebenbei..
A
anomar
October 2025
From Germany
Traveled as
With family
- 46 years old
Great
Die Isla Saona hat uns vom Strand und von den Schattenmöglichkeiten her besser gefallen. Ansonsten war dieser Tagesausflug wunderschön und unser Guide top. Das Tollste war der natürliche Pool (karibische Badewanne). Der Ausflug ist zu empfehlen. Die Beschreibung sollte dahingehend angepasst werden, dass der Ausflug mind. 12 Stunden geht (einschließlich Hin- und Rückfahrt) und dass auch Kinder dabei sind. Bei unserer Buchung wurde nur für Erwachsene geschrieben.
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