What an excellent boat trip this was with a stop for snorkelling on a reef as well as above a sunken boat.The captain, Rubio, is great and a larger than life character who led the snorkelling group. Saona island is so beautiful. Overall the best day of a two week Dominican holiday. Would recommend to anyone.
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Saona Island Diving Excursion
Explore Dominican Republic’s “divers paradise”
Dive the Atlantic Princess wreck
Fully certified dive instructors
Why you should go
Often called “Divers Paradise” for its vibrant coral reefs and an abundance of tropical fish, Saona Island is the perfect day trip to explore some of the best dive sites in the Dominican Republic.
Highlights
Two-in-one adventure tour that combines scuba diving with a Saona Island tour
Explore some of the top dive sites in the Dominican Republic
Explore an Atlantic shipwreck, a great wreck dive for all levels
Visit some beautiful natural pools and a protected tropical sandbank
Enjoy a delicious traditional Dominican buffet-style lunch
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Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
Certified diver $195
Beginner diver (includes dive training lesson) $220
Departure time
The tour will depart from Punta Cana between 9:00- 9:30am
Meeting point
Meeting point will be sent via email upon booking. In most cases the meeting point will be at the hotel lobby of your resort unless otherwise specified.
Availability
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, all year
Duration
Approximately 9/9:30am until 6pm
Group size
Minimum 4, maximum 15 divers
Included
- Round-trip transfer
- Certified divers: 2 dives
- Non-certified divers: 1 dive
- Full dive equipment
- Divemaster guide
- Guide
- National drinks
- Dominican lunch buffet
- Free time on the island
- Stop at the natural pool
Not included
Tips, pictures, souvenirs
What to bring
- Voucher
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Camera/underwater camera
- Spending money
Staff on tour
Certified PADI divemaster and tour guide
Participation requirements
This is excursion is family friendly and also open to snorkelers. To book the snorkeling option, please refer to the Saona Island Snorkel Excursion. Families of divers and snorkelers will remain together during the excursion.
Tour overview
During this unforgettable Punta Cana excursion, divers will explore two top dive sites situated near the east of the national park. We will begin our day departing from Punta Cana and making our way towards the town of Bayahibe. Upon arrival, guests will prepare equipment and board a comfortable dive catamaran. Our first dive site is the Atlantic Princess wreck and here, divers will meet with their assigned divemaster and prepare for the first dive. We will then continue to the second dive site, cruising along the eastern sector of the national park. Upon completing our second dive, divers will be dropped off at Saona Island where a buffet-style lunch awaits. With free time after lunch, guests will be able to sunbathe, swim in the warm Caribbean waters or simply explore the island. We will end the day with a stop at the natural pool known for its starfish and waist-deep crystal waters.
- Pick up in the morning at the meeting point given by SeaPro
- We will take you to Bayahibe
- We’ll board the dive catamaran
- Our first stop will be to go diving and snorkeling
- Our second stop will be the second dive site
- Guests will be taken to Saona Island
- A typical Dominican lunch will be served
- We will enjoy free time at the island
- Departure from Saona Island around 2.30pm
- We will stop for 20 minutes to the natural pool
Check out what our guests are saying
What a beautiful dive! Transportation from resort to boat provided. All gear provided. Crew was FANTASTIC and the sights were gorgeous. This was our first dive after our certification so I was a bit anxious, but the dive master was very kind and helpful. Would highly recommend this activity
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Punchline: I highly recommend this company, will definitely dive with them in future.
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SeaPro Divers has a very professional team. On the Saona Island Excursion, I went diving and my boyfriend snorkelling and we both had a really good day! Great diving and snorkeling, beautiful beaches and natural pool!