REVIEWS · PUERTO PLATA
The 10 best puerto plata catamaran cruises you can book right now, each with the per-head price, the hours it runs and how much of that is spent at anchor. Number one is first for a reason.
Spend about six and a half hours aboard Tip Top’s 75-foot catamaran, snorkeling at two sites near Sosua, eating a buffet lunch, and sailing the north coast. Guides such as Alex, Papo, Sonia, and Andrew are known for lively service, but snorkeling quality and boat capacity can vary.
“Papo and crew where a blast and a fanominal experience will definitely go again when we return again”
Sail from Sosua to Ocean World Marina aboard a 75-foot catamaran with guides such as Papo and Alain. You’ll snorkel at two sites, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then cruise the coast with music and dancing. Hotel pickup from Puerto Plata and Cabarete is included.
“The crew was everything. Thank you for the dancing, laughs and all the support in the water. We would do it all over again!”
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!”
Spend three hours aboard a shared catamaran in Sosua Bay, with a beginner-friendly snorkeling stop, grilled chicken, sausage, fruit, music, and an open bar. Pickup is available from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, and nearby hotels, though the ride to the boat can take 30 to 50 minutes each way.
“Amazing communication throughout the whole experience! Very professional. Very responsive and helpful with questions!”
Spend about 10 hours traveling from Puerto Plata to Punta Rucia, then cruise by catamaran to Cayo Arena. You will snorkel with a guide, stop at an ocean sandbar with Champagne and an open bar, explore mangroves, and eat a beachside Dominican buffet. Lobster is replaced by seafood paella during the stated fishing-restriction period.
“The staff was great, photographer was everything, the food was awesome, drinks could’ve been better but they were unlimited!”
Cruise from Sosúa Beach aboard a 52-foot Lagoon catamaran, stopping at two snorkeling sites. You get gear, a BBQ of chicken wings, pork chops, and sausages, plus water, soda, local beer, and rum. Hotel pickup is offered from Puerto Plata, Cabarete, and Sosúa.
“I always enjoy time on a small(ish) boat especially in the sunshine. (The catamaran has capacity of 70, though I’d say the 45 on board was just about right) The crew was awesome. The snorkeling was “average” the two reefs that we were takRead more”
From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll ride to Sosúa and board a private 52-foot Blue Sky Catamaran. Junior and the crew provide snorkeling gear, reef stops, BBQ lunch, rum, beer, soft drinks, and music for groups of up to 10.
“Great trip. Definitely worth having the boat all to ourselves and the food and drink were great. The staff was outstanding. Will be back!!”
Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard the Tip Tip catamaran, sailing from Sosua Beach to Ocean World Marina. Eric Tours International provides hotel pickup, snorkel gear, two reef stops, buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and taxi drop-off after the cruise. Group size can reach 65 people.
“Prise en charge à l'hôtel parfaite et sécuritaire .personnel souriant et accueillant. Repas excellent.”
Spend five hours aboard the Tip Top Catamaran off Sosúa with snorkeling, lunch, tropical fruit, Dominican snacks, music, and unlimited rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and water. A multilingual crew, hotel pickup, and wheelchair access make this a simple North Coast day on the water.
“the staff was great!!! Benjamin was awesome and the young man who took the photographs did an amazing job! everyone was friendly, kind, caring and made the experience fun!”
Spend three hours on a private catamaran from Sosúa Bay with your own crew, a snorkeling stop at Sosúa Reef, Dominican BBQ, and unlimited drinks. Pickup from hotels or Amber Cove and Taino Bay is included, with port timing planned for cruise passengers.
“Amazing experience!!! Definitely recommend 👍🏻👍🏻 Beautiful views and amazing crew🤩”
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