Bavaro Beach: Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & Open Bar

Summary

Private cruise from Bavaro Beach with snorkeling, dolphin spotting, and open bar

You’ll feel sun-warmed salt air as you set out from Bavaro Beach on your private catamaran cruise—with stops for snorkeling coral reefs, watching wild dolphins from deck, and swimming in a natural pool. Enjoy unlimited drinks from an open bar and a simple Dominican lunch onboard. It’s relaxed, lively, and full of small surprises you’ll remember long after you dry off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private catamaran cruise and snorkeling

• Transport from hotel to Playa Bávaro
• Snorkel at three marine stops
• Spot dolphins from catamaran
• Swim in natural pool
• Enjoy open bar with drinks
• Have Dominican lunch onboard

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this private catamaran cruise?

Yes, private transportation from your hotel is included in the tour.

Where does the catamaran depart from?

The cruise departs from Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana.

Are drinks included during the trip?

Yes, there is an open bar with cocktails, beer, soda, and bottled water throughout the cruise.

What activities are part of this day trip?

The tour includes snorkeling stops, dolphin spotting from the boat, swimming in a natural pool, music onboard, and use of a slide.

Is lunch provided during this excursion?

Yes, a Dominican lunch with fresh local flavors is served onboard during the trip.

Can children or people with limited mobility join this tour?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages; infants can ride in strollers or prams.

How many snorkeling stops are there?

The itinerary includes three snorkeling stops during the cruise.

Are service animals allowed on board?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this private catamaran cruise.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and drop-off around Punta Cana or Bávaro, unlimited drinks from an open bar (cocktails, beer, soda), snacks throughout the trip, use of snorkel gear and waterslide toys onboard—all with music of your choice—and a freshly prepared Dominican lunch before heading back to shore together.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed was the color—Bavaro Beach just looks unreal up close, like someone turned up the saturation. We met our crew right on the sand; Miguel grinned when he saw my sun hat (“Dominican style!” he said). The catamaran felt huge but somehow still easygoing, music already playing. I could smell sunscreen and limes before we even left shore. That slide off the side? It’s not just for kids. I tried it twice, almost lost my sunglasses both times.

We stopped for snorkeling first—honestly, I was nervous about the mask (I always fog mine up), but one of the crew showed me a trick with spit and seawater. It worked. Underwater was quieter than I expected, just little clicks and fish shadows darting around. After that, we drifted along looking for dolphins. Someone yelled “there!” and sure enough, a few fins popped up way out past the boat. Not exactly SeaWorld-close but real dolphins, doing their own thing.

Lunch came out after we anchored in this shallow patch they called the ‘natural pool’. The water was so clear you could see your toes even standing waist-deep. We ate grilled chicken and rice right on deck—nothing fancy but honestly perfect after swimming. The rum punch kept coming (maybe too much for me), and at some point we all tried to dance merengue but mostly just laughed at ourselves. On the ride back I lay down on one of those net things at the front of the boat and just listened to the waves slap underneath. Still think about that feeling sometimes—weightless but grounded, if that makes sense.