All Inclusive Tours to Saona Island
What one ticket really covers
The all inclusive formula is genuinely complete: round trip transport from Punta Cana, Bavaro, Cap Cana and La Romana hotels, the boat legs, unlimited house drinks aboard and at lunch, a Dominican beach buffet and the starfish natural pool stop. Mid range tickets fold in the Cotubanama park fee too, verify that line on budget listings.
The open bar, decoded
House rum punch, cuba libre, beer, soft drinks and water flow without limit on boat and beach. Premium spirits and real cocktails belong to the upper tier tours and private charters. The sun triples alcohol's effect: the veterans alternate rounds with water and still dance on the return sail.
What still costs cash
Crew tips, customarily 5 to 10 dollars per guest. Souvenirs and drinks in Mano Juan village. Grilled lobster upgrades at some beaches, 20 to 30 dollars agreed before cooking. The roaming photographers at the pool. Twenty dollars in small bills covers a typical day with margin.
Choosing among all inclusive tiers
From $64 the big catamarans deliver the full formula with the biggest crowds. Around $78 to $95 buys newer boats and better buffets. Small group all inclusive at $120 to $165 adds capped capacity and calmer stops. The formula is identical, the density changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an all inclusive Saona tour include?
Hotel pickup and return, boat transport, buffet lunch, unlimited house drinks and the natural pool stop. Most mid range tickets include the national park fee. Tips and village purchases remain cash extras.
Are drinks unlimited on Saona tours?
Yes, within the house selection: rum mixes, beer, sodas and water, served aboard and at the beach. Premium brands appear on upper tier and private tours.
Do I need any cash on an all inclusive day?
Around 20 dollars in small bills covers tips, souvenirs at Mano Juan and a coconut or lobster upgrade. No card machines exist on the island.