all-inclusive day pass: $65–140 USD per person (sold by: eco-tour operators or third parties · incluye: guaranteed transport, open beach club access, a buffet lunch and an open bar · provided: Nelly, editorial 10/21 (her screenshot))
public water taxi or local ferry, round trip: 600–900 DOP (about $10–15 USD) (where: bought at the main Samaná town pier · incluye: round-trip open boat or ferry ticket · provided: Nelly, editorial 10/21 (her screenshot) · horario: boats run roughly every hour, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
standard day excursion: $30–75 USD per person (departs: local hubs such as Las Terrenas · incluye: boat transport and snorkeling gear, sometimes a Dominican buffet lunch · provided: Nelly, editorial 10/21 (her screenshot))
Qué hacer
fresh pina coladas on-site (spirit: Dominican rum · served in: fresh pineapple)
kayak
paddleboarding
esnórquel (ubicación: rocky edges of islet)
sunbathing (superficie: public beach)
natación (superficie: public beach, western side)
whale watching nearby (via: Samaná Bay excursions · temporada: mid-Jan to late Mar)
Antes de ir
confirm return boat time — boats run until late afternoon; confirm when buying round-trip ticket
cruise ship days: restricted access — visits may be restricted and beach fills by mid-morning on heavy cruise days
Servicios
beach chair and umbrella rental
five-star hotel on island (chain: Grand Bahia Principe)
