Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Catamaran with Natural Pool

Snorkel tropical reefs, then float at a natural pool with a bar in the water

Snorkeling in Punta Cana combines reef diving at Bavaro Beach with a catamaran party cruise to the Natural Pool, a shallow lagoon where the bartender serves drinks waist-deep. The activity lasts 3.5 hours, includes snorkel gear, unlimited national drinks and cocktails, a tropical lunch, roundtrip hotel pickup, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Snorkeling depth runs 2 to 4 meters. The boat is a spacious double-deck catamaran with music and dancing between stops.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a ride to the catamaran at Bavaro Beach. Once aboard the double-deck boat, you head straight to the reef area where a swimming guide meets you in the water and shows you where the tropical fish and coral are. The snorkel gear is provided, fins available on request, and you spend the first part of the cruise in the water at a depth of 2 to 4 meters, moving at your own pace among the marine life.

After snorkeling, the bartender opens the floating bar and the music picks up. You can order passion fruit cocktails, cuba libres, santo libres and other national drinks as much as you want. The bar stays open for the rest of the cruise. The boat then heads to the Natural Pool at Bavaro Beach, a shallow lagoon with calm, clear water where you step off the boat to walk around and take photos. The bartender brings the bar into the water here too, so you can order drinks while standing in the lagoon. A tropical lunch happens during the cruise, and on the way back the crew leads dancing and entertainment. The whole outing runs 3.5 hours from start to finish.

Roundtrip transfers from your Punta Cana hotel are included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. The boat operates rain or shine but is subject to weather delays. Children as young as 3 can come along if accompanied by an adult. The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18. Snorkel equipment is provided, though you'll want to bring your own sunscreen, sunglasses and towel if you have a preference.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment and fins on request.
• unlimited national drinks and cocktails from the floating bar.
• tropical lunch at an ocean-view restaurant.
• music and entertainment onboard.
• roundtrip hotel pickup from Punta Cana.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday and SundayDepartures at 12:00 and 14:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tour Package Punta Cana

Is this one for you?The boat moves between three stops (the reef, the open water bar, and the Natural Pool), so you're in and out of the water several times. If you want to stay dry and watch, this is not the right fit. The party atmosphere and open bar are central to the day, so it suits groups and couples looking to celebrate, not a quiet snorkeling-focused outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

What's the snorkeling like at Bavaro Beach?

The reef at Bavaro Beach sits in 2 to 4 meters of water and holds tropical fish and coral reefs. A swimming guide meets you in the water and shows you where to look. You move at your own pace and spend as long as you want underwater during the snorkeling portion of the cruise.

Can I bring my kids on this snorkeling catamaran?

Children as young as 3 years old can attend, but must be accompanied by an adult. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on the boat itself.

What happens at the Natural Pool?

The Natural Pool is a shallow lagoon at Bavaro Beach with calm, clear water where you step off the boat to walk around and take photos. The bartender brings drinks into the water so you can order while standing in the pool, and it's one of the most photographed stops on the cruise.

Is the snorkel gear included?

Yes, snorkel equipment is provided. Fins are available on request if you want them.

How long does the whole thing take?

The cruise lasts 3.5 hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, including snorkeling time, the Natural Pool stop, lunch, and the party portion with drinks and music.

What drinks are included?

Unlimited national drinks and cocktails are included: passion fruit cocktails, cuba libres, santo libres and other local options from the floating bar. The bar stays open throughout the cruise.