Sail to the postcard-perfect Saona Island aboard a private catamaran, snorkel a natural pool teeming with starfish, and feast on a fresh seafood lunch on the sand. A true Caribbean bucket-list moment.
What to expect
Your private catamaran departs La Romana marina at dawn, gliding through turquoise Caribbean waters toward Saona Island. The crew drops anchor at a crystal-clear natural pool where hundreds of starfish rest in waist-deep water — an almost surreal sight. A fresh Dominican seafood buffet is served on the beach under palm-frond shade. The return sail features free-flowing Mama Juana rum punch and a hammock strung between palms over the water.
Good to know
Book at least 48 hours in advance; the operator confirms departure time upon booking. Saona is roughly a 90-minute sail from La Romana — allow 7–8 hours total. All-aboard times in La Romana are typically early evening, so a 7 a.m. departure is ideal. Reef-safe sunscreen only is required.