Catamaran Party Cruise from Sosua Beach: snorkeling & BBQ

Two snorkeling reefs, music and grilled chicken on the water

A 3-hour catamaran party cruise departing from Sosua Beach near Puerto Plata includes hotel pickup, snorkeling at two reef sites, onboard BBQ with chicken and sausages, drinks and music. The crew boards you at Sosua and guides the snorkeling stops; live guides speak English and Spanish. Children from age 2 are welcome.

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Sosua Beach, where the crew gets you ready to board. Once on the catamaran, the 3-hour cruise heads out to two different snorkeling reefs. Snorkeling gear is provided, so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit and step straight into the water at each stop.

Between reef dives, the crew grills chicken, sausages and bread onboard while music plays and drinks flow—sodas and alcoholic beverages are both included. The pace is built around the snorkeling and the food, not a tight schedule of narrated sights, so the day has room for swimming and floating between stops.

Hotel drop-off is included at the end, and if you want photos from the cruise, they are available to purchase separately. The boat runs with a live guide in English or Spanish, so directions and reef information come as you go.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• snorkeling equipment for both reef stops.
• onboard BBQ with grilled chicken, sausages and bread.
• sodas and alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Eric Tours International

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're staying in Puerto Plata and want hotel pickup included—the catamaran departs from Sosua Beach, so you skip the transfer logistics and go straight from your accommodation to the boat.

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Top questions

What's the water like at the two snorkeling reefs on this cruise?

The catamaran visits two different snorkeling reef sites during the 3-hour cruise. The reference material does not describe the water conditions or reef depth, so ask the operator about visibility and marine life before booking if those details matter to your choice.

Are children allowed on the Catamaran Party Cruise?

Children are welcome from age 2 onward. They travel with you on the boat, snorkel with provided gear, and eat the onboard BBQ alongside adults.

What happens if I don't want to snorkel?

Snorkeling is the main activity at both reef stops, and the crew provides all the gear. If you prefer not to snorkel, you can stay on the boat during those stops, but the cruise is built around the reef visits and the swimming time in the water.