6 Catamaran Party Cruises in the Dominican Republic Worth Booking

1.Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · from $69Our pick

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana’s Bavaro coast on a lively catamaran with snorkeling gear, slides, snacks, dancing, and an open bar. You’ll swim in a natural pool, pause near dolphins, and return to port with music playing. Pickup is offered, with space for up to 60 people.

“I wasn’t aware that kids were allowed on the party boat. And it said it was a 4 hour excursion. We left at 12:52 pm and did not arrive back to our resort until 8pm. I would not have taken it if it I knew in advance that it would take a good portion of our day or maybe would have taken it on a different day when we had more time left on vacation. The staff was pleasant and they tried to make it a party but it was kind of dry. We did dance at the end. That would have been nice throughout.”

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2.Catamaran Booze Cruise, Snorkeling & Punta Cana Coast View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend 3.5 hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with reef snorkeling, tropical fish, Dominican snacks, an open bar, music, and a swim at Bavaro’s natural pool. Roundtrip transfers are included. Expect a social party boat, loud music, and a group of up to 60 people.

“This trip was really fun- although it was a bit unorganized. There were other excursions in the middle of ours- parasailing and the shark and stingray diving- so we had to sit and wait and that was a little bit weird. The snorkeling and the natural pool was amazing and the after party was really fun. Although, they ran out of beer!!!!!!!!!”

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3.Saona Island Full Day Excursion from Punta Cana + Catamaran Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · from $79

Spend about nine hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran. Swim in a natural pool, relax on white sand, eat a Dominican buffet, and join a music-filled catamaran party. Guides such as Enrique, Danny, and DannyBoy have earned praise, but transport and crowding can vary.

“Everyone was really great and had great customer service. The catermaran to the island was a lot of fun they really made you involved and made the guests have a blast. It was quite a few different transfers to get there but all the drivers were nice and got us home safe. We liked that they had photographers to capture us since we were on our honeymoon. Thank you!”

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4.Catamaran Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 82 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58Best value

Join a 210-minute catamaran cruise from Punta Cana with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, music, snacks, and time in a natural ocean pool. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French. The mood is social and festive, but confirm the drink selection before booking.

“DON’T BOOK THIS! My group had a horrible time on this boat - and found the listing here to be incredibly misleading. 1. The crew was incredibly unprofessional. It felt like a party for them and not us. They were drinking and driving the boat, and at one point abandoned us for 30 mins in the water, when the rest of the passengers were ready to leave. 2. We started 45 mins late. 3. There is NOT an open bar like the listing says there is. There’s one bottle of rum and sodas, that’s it. No beer, no other liquors, just rum. That’s far from an open bar. 4. They…”

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5.Catamaran Booze Cruise And Snorkeling Punta Cana – Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $69

Spend three hours off Punta Cana on a music-filled catamaran with rum, beer, fruit, nachos, snorkeling, and a stop at a natural pool. Going Party Boat provides hotel pickup, gear, guides, animation, and return transport. Expect a social party setting, not a quiet sailing trip.

“The crew was very interactive and energetic! The rum punch was delicious. They took us to see dolphins, sea lions, barracuda, sting rays, and sharks.”

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6.Catamaran Party Cruise with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $84

Spend a half-day off Puerto Plata at Sosua Beach, snorkeling two reefs, swimming, eating BBQ chicken wings and sausages, and enjoying music, soda, and alcoholic drinks aboard a catamaran. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 20, and crew members such as Alex help keep the party moving.

“They picked us up from our hotel with an open air truck. We drove for an hour to Sousa and got onto a catamaran. The staff were friendly and helpful. The music and barbecue were fantastic. They had snorkeling equipment and a slide on the boat. The staff takes pictures that you can purchase at the end. Would definitely do it again!”

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