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Never been to isla Saona only isla Catalina which is gorgeous, from what I hear Saona is even more beautiful, if that's possible, can't wait to make the trip, all comments I've heard are superlative in a positive way: the best, outstanding, beautiful, worth the trip, worth the money, etc.
Ignore the advice on the run.... drink lots of it and have fun! The island is very beautiful and well worth the trip. If your trip includes a snorkelling trip like ours did you will probably find it very bland. Nothing around but the occasional starfish.
Check on trip advisor; we also want to go, but I have read a lot of reviews on trip advisor that both trips are a total waste of time, which is a shame, because the description and the pictures on the tour website look awesome! Does anyone know if there any other way to go other than the whole party boat/catamaran thing?
The alternative to the group catamaran trip is to negotiate with one of the small boat owners on the beach - make sure it's not one of the really small ones though, and that they have padded seats and lifejackets - and you can get a custom-made trip.
We paid RD$5000 for 3 adults and a child recently. Note that unlike the catamaran/group trips this does not include refreshments or lunch. We left early in the morning and were back for a lat-ish lunch in Bayahibe. It's a good idea to take an ice-cooler with water etc for the trip. Hats and sunscreen essential as there is no canopy. We bought beer, soft drinks and snacks at the colmado in Mano Juan (the main 'town' on Saona).
I went and had a great time, until we got to the island that is :-) We took speedboats out, then a catamaran back. Lots of rum was consumed.
When they brought us to the island, it was essentially into the clutches of a bunch of vendors who hounded us non-stop to buy bracelets, coconut oil, etc.
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Isla Saona trip anyone?
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