Morning pickup in Punta Cana or Bavaro means you begin the day stress-free. Enjoy the scenery on the way to Bayahibe, where you board either a catamaran for the ride to Saona Island.

Upon arrival, you can decide how to spend your time, making this tour a great choice for independent travellers. Options for activities include volleyball and dance lessons, or you can simply relax on the provided lounge chairs and sip drinks from the open bar. Stroll down the white sand beach under the swaying palm trees to collect shells or go for a swim until it's time for the barbecue-style buffet lunch.

At the end of the day, board a speedboat for the return trip to the mainland, stopping at the area's famous natural pool to take a swim and see the resident starfish. Back on the main island, enjoy convenient drop-off back at your hotel.