Catamaran Snorkeling Cruises in Punta Cana: the 8 Best Days on the Water

1.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a catamaran limited to 16 people, with reef snorkeling, fish feeding, a slide, paddleboarding, cocktails, and a waist-deep sandbar stop. Pickup is offered from Punta Cana hotels, and crew members such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Mike are praised for keeping the trip friendly and safe.

“Fabulous excursion. This was our 2nd time with Happy Fish and both experiences were great. Snorkle and slide down sliding board, dive off diving board. Relaxed party vibe but always safe.”

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2.Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · from $149

Spend about 4.5 hours snorkeling near Bavaro Beach, swimming at a natural pool, enjoying drinks and snacks on a double-decker catamaran, then parasailing off Cortesito Beach. Guides such as Deryl, Derly, Victor, and Kitson are often praised for keeping the day lively and helping families feel welcome.

“The pick up arrangement made a misunderstanding that give us a wrong instruction. The tour is ok but arrangement need to be improved”

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3.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews

You get a private catamaran for about three hours off Bavaro, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, a guide, open bar, fruit, music, and a natural-pool stop. The crew teaches Bachata and Merengue, while a photographer captures the day. Photo packages cost extra, so ask about prices early.

“We love going on catamarans. This was the first time we did a private one. It was such a fun day!! We will definitely book again next time in DR”

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4.Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 3h 30m · from $74

Spend about three hours aboard a spacious Punta Cana catamaran with guides such as Vanessa, Pablo, Jay, or Carlos. Snorkel over a fish-filled reef, use the onboard slide, stop at a natural pool and private beach, and enjoy snacks and an open bar with hotel pickup included.

“It was a great experience, the crew were very accommodating, our son wasn't feeling good that day and the crew made him a homage drink to calm his stomach, they went above and beyond. The snorkeling was great, clear waters and colorful fish. The boat is clean with a slide. They had sandwiches cakes, fruit and plenty of drinks. Overall we had a great experience.”

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5.Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · from $69Best value

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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6.3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $105

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with hotel pickup, an open bar, snorkeling, and guided hookah underwater time near Bávaro’s coral barrier. The boat holds up to 40 people, making this a social, music-filled outing rather than a quiet reef trip.

“DO NOT buy the pictures they offer to sell you. They are way overpriced. I was foolish to think they would be worth it. The marine life where we were taken to view was not anything special and the are was overcrowded with many boats anRead more”

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7.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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8.Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, Beach & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews

Charter a private catamaran for up to 10 people and cruise Punta Cana’s Bavaro coast with an English-speaking crew. Snorkel at a coral reef, stop at a shallow natural pool, visit a private beach, and enjoy BBQ food, drinks, music, and Wi-Fi. Crew members may include Omar, Coco, Luis, René, or Genesis.

“We had so much fun!! The crew was amazing! The photographer caught so many amazing candid photos! So many drinks and the food was great!!”

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