The Best Dominican Republic Speedboat Tours — 15 to Book

1.Speed Boat and Snorkeling in Punta Cana Bavaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $70Our pick

Take a private speedboat from Playa Jellyfish to Bavaro Reef, snorkel with provided gear, then cruise to a clear natural pool and sandbar. Guides such as Manolo, Jesus, and Jose often let you take the wheel while they handle navigation. Expect about two hours, pickup options, and a lively final stop.

“10/10 recommend. Our guide was very fun to be around. The communication was great. The timing of all the stops was perfect. They even let us bring our own alcohol on the boat. This experience is one of a kind.”

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2.Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89

You’ll travel from your hotel to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by speedboat and return by sailing catamaran. Expect 2.5 hours on a white-sand beach, a buffet lunch, open-bar beer and rum, Caribbean music, and a 30-minute stop at a shallow natural pool. Guides may include Christian or Juan.

“Lots of fun. Lasts about 6-7 hours. Very timely and as advertised. Would recommend a thousand times!”

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3.Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 197 reviews · from $95

Spend about 10 hours reaching Saona Island by speedboat or catamaran, with a waist-deep natural pool stop, beach time, Dominican BBQ lunch, drinks, music, and hotel transport. Guides may include Max or Jack Sparrow, and the group can reach up to 150 people.

“We enjoyed this trip very much. We're a little concerned with some of the reviews talking about the long drive there and the cattle herding of people form vehicle to vehicles. Don't worry about it! This is the most efficient way of getting all the people there from many different hotels. Max is great takes care of everone. Highly recommended!”

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4.Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat – Completely Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $450

Spend about eight hours reaching Saona Island by private speedboat, with land transfers, a natural pool stop, snorkeling, starfish, turtle sightings, mangroves, and a beach buffet. Stanley, the captain, and first mate handle the day, with drinks and champagne available.

“Our trip was perfect from start to finish. Stanley and the Captain gave us a warm welcome and spoilt us throughout. They seemed to know all the best places away from the crowds. Our girls said it was one of the best days of their lives and the beaches were the most beautiful they’d ever seen. Thank you to all of the Bia team”

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5.Speed Boat in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews

This four-hour Punta Cana outing pairs hands-on speedboat driving with reef snorkeling and a 30-minute stop at a natural pool. Guides such as Carlos, Jeffrey, and Phillips have earned praise for friendly instruction and photos, but confirm pickup details and boat condition before you go.

“This trip is not worth the money. We booked for 11.30 to be picked up at 11am, they did not turn up. We contacted tour operator and viator after sitting for an hour and a half but no response for tour operator and only a whats app message from viator to say our pick up was 1pm. They had cancelled our 11.30 and never told us. There are no refreshments provided as we had to pay 20 dollars for a cocktail and nothing else was supplied. We were hounded by our guide for a tip and he followed us around until we gave him money. This is mis selling and…”

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6.Saona Island, Natural pool Starfish, Fast boat, Catamaran +Dances

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $169

Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by fast boat, swim at a starfish-filled natural pool, eat a buffet lunch, and return by party catamaran. The day lasts 9 to 11 hours, includes hotel transport and drinks, and suits visitors who want scenery plus music.

“My Saona Island adventure in Punta Cana was a true tropical escape. A comfy bus ride from the hotel to the port in just 1 hour and 25 minutes, where I hopped onto a lively catamaran. A quick, well-organized transition from bus to boat ensureRead more”

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7.Speedboat & Snorkeling from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews

Drive your own supervised speedboat off Punta Cana, snorkel among tropical fish and coral, then stop at a natural pool for refreshments. Guides such as Jeffrey, Felipe, and Jairo provide hands-on help, while round-trip hotel transport, equipment, and life jackets are included.

“This was an awesome tour! Robert called to confirm the tour and picked me up right on time. We were staying at the hotel next to where the boat launched, but I wasn't aware. It was like a 3-minute ride. He even offered me a Dominican cigar. :) When I got to the beach from the street, I could see my hotel was next door. Funny! I went by myself as the teens were still sleeping at 11AM. It was just me in the boat along with Allysun (sp?) who was a fantastic Captain! I drove the speed boat which is a blast. He gave me general direction which way…”

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8.Saona Island Tour All Inclusive Speedboat and Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours - 630 minutes · from $70

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by coach, speedboat, and catamaran. Swim at a natural pool, look for starfish without touching them, enjoy a beach lunch with drinks, and get two hours on the island. English, French, and Spanish guides are available.

“Massentourismus pur. Das Wasser ist über die Jahre durch den Massentourismus ki plett zerstört. Überall im Wasser liegen Knochenreste vom essen und das Wasser ist aufgrund 100 er Bote aufgewirbelt. Man erkennt überhaupt nichts einfach nur Müll. Bist 3 h unterwegs weil der Bus diverse andere Touristen von hotels einsammeln, voll mit Urlaubern aus frn Nachbarländern (Kolumbien, Kuba etc.). nicht zu empfehlen!!”

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9.Speedboat Adventure in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · from $90

You’ll spend about four hours speeding along Punta Cana’s coast, snorkeling with provided gear, swimming in a natural pool, and possibly driving the boat. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with a maximum of 15 people and a $10 transport surcharge from Cap Cana or Uvero Alto.

“I bought tickets for 3 adults and two children for a family excursion. Obviously the three tickets for three adults means we all wanted a boat to drive (the website doesnt specify how many boats). Well, when we finally got there, after walking Read more”

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10.Saona Vip speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours exploring Saona Island by speedboat, with stops planned for quiet Playa Toro, snorkeling, Mano Juan, a sea turtle sanctuary, lunch, and Playa del Canto. Pickup and mobile tickets are offered. The group can reach 25 people, and guide names are not provided.

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11.Speed Boat Adventure In Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $75

Meet at Los Corales Beach in Bávaro for a two-hour coastal outing with a guide, your own speedboat, snorkeling equipment, and a life jacket. You will cruise near Punta Cana, stop at a snorkeling site with tropical fish and coral reefs, then return to the same beach.

“I was given the wrong meeting address. I tried contacting the tour guide several times via texting and calls he never once answered any of my calls or messages. We missed the time and at the end I had to contact Viator customer support to request a refund.”

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12.Saona Island Catamaran and Speedboat …

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $57Best value

You’ll travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, then combine a speedboat ride with a catamaran cruise to Saona Island. Swim in a shallow natural pool, eat a Dominican-style beach buffet, and return with music and drinks. Federico has guided small groups, while timing and organization can vary.

“tardamos 6horas desde el hotel hasta llegar a saona. Demasiado tiempo.Hay que esperar mucho en el traslado,en el puerto,en el catamarán”

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13.Speed Boat Ride and Snorkel Experience in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $58

Take the wheel of a small speedboat along Punta Cana’s turquoise coast, then stop for snorkeling and time in a natural pool or sandbar. Guides such as Manuel, Miguel, and Felipe have earned praise for friendly service, but pickup timing and photo sales can be uneven.

“We had an excellent guide! My boyfriend and I both drove the boat. We chose not to snorkel so we spent extra time at the Sand Bar which was a great time. We stopped to see the dolphins also. Book your next excursion with them!”

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14.Bávaro: Speed Boat and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

You’ll drive a small 30-horsepower speedboat around Bávaro, stop for 25 minutes in a shallow natural pool, then snorkel for 25 minutes along Punta Cana’s coral reef. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French. Pickup is available from listed hotels, while gear and natural pool entry are included.

“Fue todo excelenteeeee, muy privado, la lancha andaba súper bnnnn, el guía muy dispuesto a colaborar, el arrecife estaba lleno de peses para hacer snorkel de la mejor manera y esa lancha es como si fuera una moto acuática, muy buen plan, lo recomiendo al 100%”

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15.Private Speed Boat Experience with Snorkeling in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $84

Take a private 2.5-hour speedboat trip from Punta Cana with hotel transportation, a safety briefing, coral reef snorkeling, and time at Bávaro’s natural pool. You control your boat’s speed, use supplied mask and tube, and share the sandbank with other boats.

“We had so much fun! Our tour guide was so nice and helpful as well. Great value! Swimming with the fish was amazing”

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