Snorkeling in Sosúa: Private catamaran with two reef stops

Two reef stops mean you choose where to dive, not where the boat goes.

A private 52-foot catamaran snorkeling trip from Sosúa Beach with pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay, two reef stops for snorkeling and swimming, and a BBQ with drinks and music on board. Your group books the boat alone, so the itinerary moves at your pace. Morning, afternoon and sunset departures available. The whole outing runs 4 to 5 hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Amber Cove20m
2. Sosua Beach4h · entry included

Private catamaran tour and snorkeling

• Pick up from Amber Cove or Taino Bay
• Drive to Sosúa beach
• Board 52 feet catamaran
• Snorkel at two different reefs
• Cruise along coastline with BBQ, drinks, music

The experience

The boat waits at Sosúa Beach after you're picked up from your cruise port: a 50-minute to 1-hour drive from Amber Cove, or 40 minutes from Taino Bay. Once aboard the 52-foot catamaran, the crew sets the day around what your group wants to do. Two stops at different reefs give you the choice to snorkel both, swim at one and snorkel at the other, or skip the water altogether and stay on deck. Snorkeling equipment and a guide are included, so you don't bring your own or figure out the logistics.

Between reef stops, the boat cruises the coastline while the crew serves a BBQ with salad and bread, plus beer, rum and soda. The music plays and the pace is yours. This is a private charter, so no schedule is built around other groups. You pick the morning, afternoon or sunset departure that fits your port time, and the crew coordinates the return so you're back before your ship leaves.

Restrooms are on board, and the boat suits all fitness levels. Infants and small children can come along. If you need to arrange ground transport from the port separately, public options are available nearby.

What’s included

• Pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay.
• 52-foot private catamaran for your group only.
• snorkeling equipment and guide.
• two reef stops for snorkeling or swimming.
• BBQ with salad and bread.
• beer, rum and soda.
• on-board restroom.
• music and cruising along the coast.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group of 1 to 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 08:00, 13:00 and 17:00Lasts 4 hours on the catamaran, with barbecue and drinks; includes pickup

Group of 1 to 15 peopleUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 08:00, 13:00 and 17:00Barbecue and drinks on board, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 13:00 and 17:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Eric Tours International

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to control the day. The private charter means the boat doesn't move until your group is ready, and the two reef stops let you pick where to spend time in the water instead of following a fixed route. The morning or afternoon slot works best for cruise passengers. The sunset departure suits those with later port times.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the snorkeling actually like at the two reef stops?

The reefs off Sosúa Beach hold tropical fish and coral formations in shallow to moderate depths. The crew picks the two stops based on conditions and what your group wants to see, so you're not locked into a preset route.

Do I need my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, and a guide is on board to help you in and out of the water and point out what's below.

How long is the drive from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to the boat?

From Amber Cove it's 50 minutes to an hour. From Taino Bay it's about 40 minutes. Pickup is included, so the driver meets you at the port entrance and takes you straight to Sosúa Beach.

Can I do this trip without snorkeling, just for the boat and the party?

Yes, snorkeling is an option, not a requirement. You can stay on deck for the cruise, the BBQ and the music, and skip the water stops entirely.

What time do the three departure options leave, and which one fits a cruise schedule best?

The operator offers morning, afternoon and sunset departures. The crew coordinates your return time around your ship's departure, so you book the slot that gives you enough time on the water without cutting it close at the port.