Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Booze Cruise with Natural Pool

Reef snorkeling followed by an open-bar party in the shallows

This half-day snorkeling and party cruise departs Punta Cana with a guide, takes you to a coral reef to swim among tropical fish, then moves to the Natural Pool where the bar opens in the water and the music starts. The boat includes round-trip transport, snorkeling gear, appetizers and unlimited national drinks. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

The experience

You have a free afternoon in Punta Cana and want to be on the water instead of the beach. The boat leaves the marina and heads to a reef where a swimming guide leads you into the ocean to look for tropical fish among the coral. The water is shallow enough that you can surface and breathe without fighting current, and the guide stays with the group the whole time. Once everyone is back on deck, the bartender opens the bar and the music starts: Cuba Libres, passion fruit cocktails and Santo Libres flow while the crew keeps the energy moving with dancing and entertainment on the return to the marina.

The second stop is the Natural Pool, a shallow, calm stretch of water off Playa Bávaro where the bartender brings the open bar into the water and serves you drinks while you stand. The surroundings are the kind of landscape that stops people mid-conversation to take pictures. The crew leads the return trip back to shore with the same music and dancing that carried the first half of the day. The whole outing runs about three hours from pickup to drop-off, and you receive an email 24 hours before with the exact pickup time and location.

Appetizers and tropical fruits come with the cruise, and the open bar covers unlimited national drinks: no international spirits, but the cocktail menu is built around what the bartender can make with what's stocked. Snorkeling equipment is provided. Bring a towel and sunscreen of your own. The minimum age is 17 and you must be 18 to drink alcohol. The activity is not suitable for people with serious heart conditions, spinal injuries or pregnancy, and it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from your hotel.
• snorkeling equipment.
• appetizers and tropical fruits.
• unlimited national drinks at the open bar.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• music and entertainment on the boat and at the Natural Pool.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (17 to 80 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Discovery Tours Punta cana

Is this one for you?This is a shared cruise with up to 50 travelers depending on the season, so you're part of a group the whole time. Pick it if you want the party atmosphere and don't mind dancing and music around you, and skip it if you prefer a quieter snorkel with fewer people. The guide stays with you in the water, which suits first-time snorkelers or anyone who wants someone watching the group. If you're an experienced snorkeler who wants to explore on your own pace, a private boat would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the Natural Pool actually shallow enough to stand in while drinking?

Yes, the Natural Pool has calm, shallow waters where the bartender brings the open bar into the water and serves you personally while you stand. It's the reason the bar moves there for the second half of the cruise.

What drinks are included in the open bar?

The open bar covers unlimited national drinks, including passion fruit cocktails, Cuba Libres and Santo Libres. International spirits are not included but available for purchase.

Does the price include snorkeling gear, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the cruise. You should bring your own towel and sunscreen.

What time does the boat actually leave, and when will I be picked up?

You receive an email 24 hours before the activity with your exact pickup time and location. The 2:30 pm listed is not the pickup time, but the departure window. The whole cruise runs about three hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is this cruise suitable if I have a heart condition or back problems?

The activity is not recommended for travelers with serious heart conditions, spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health. If you have any of these concerns, check with the operator before booking.