Punta Cana Snorkeling Party Cruise to Natural Pool

Snorkel and parasail on the same half-day, then drift toward the Natural Pool with music and an open bar.

A half-day party cruise in Punta Cana combines snorkeling and parasailing on a new catamaran, with hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or French, unlimited drinks, and a final sail to the Natural Pool. The boat handles transport and equipment. You choose which activity to lead with and move between them as the cruise unfolds. Souvenir photos and DVDs are available to purchase separately.

The experience

The catamaran picks you up from your Punta Cana hotel and brings you aboard a new sailing vessel built for the half-day format. Once on the water, you have two main activities to move between: snorkeling with provided equipment in the underwater world off the coast, and parasailing with a guide who handles the rigging and the tow. The order is yours to decide, and the crew coordinates the timing so both fit inside the four hours without rush.

Snorkeling here is set up as the simpler of the two: the guide walks you through the basics, the equipment is fitted before you enter the water, and the reef is close enough that you are never far from the boat. Parasailing runs the opposite way: the guide handles the harness and the ascent while you experience the height and the view. Between the two, the catamaran moves toward the Natural Pool, where the party element takes over: music plays, drinks flow from the open bar, and the crew serves fruit while the boat drifts.

A professional guide in English or French is included and stays with the group throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off bracket the morning or afternoon, so the only logistics you arrange is which time slot suits your schedule. Souvenir photos taken during the activities are available to purchase, as is a DVD of the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Punta Cana accommodation.
• snorkeling equipment and parasailing gear with professional setup.
• unlimited drinks on an open bar.
• fruit service during the cruise.
• a professional guide in English or French.
• transport on a new sailing catamaran to the Natural Pool.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 14:30

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “PLAYA LOS CORALES - PLAZA PIRATA 2do PISO”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Power Adventures Punta Cana

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both snorkeling and parasailing in one outing on a shared catamaran with live music and an open bar. Pick it for the social energy and two activities back-to-back, not for a quiet or private experience.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What's the difference between the snorkeling and parasailing on this cruise?

Snorkeling in Punta Cana here is beginner-friendly: the guide fits your equipment, the reef is shallow and close to the boat, and you move at your own pace underwater. Parasailing is guided and thrilling: the crew harnesses you, tows you behind the catamaran, and you rise above the water while the coast shrinks below.

Does the Natural Pool stop happen before or after the snorkeling and parasailing?

The Natural Pool is the final destination on the cruise. You complete both the snorkeling and parasailing first, then the catamaran sails toward the Natural Pool, where the party atmosphere takes over with music, drinks and fruit.

Is the guide with me the whole time, or just during the water activities?

The professional guide stays with the group throughout the entire half-day cruise: during the snorkeling and parasailing setup, the activities themselves, and the sail to the Natural Pool. The guide speaks English or French depending on your option.

What happens if I only want to do snorkeling, not parasailing?

Both snorkeling and parasailing are part of the half-day cruise package, and the guide coordinates both. You can choose which activity to do first and spend more time on the one you prefer, but both are included in the booking.

Are drinks really unlimited, or is there a limit?

The cruise includes an open bar with unlimited drinks throughout the half-day, from the moment you board until you return to the dock. Drinks and fruit are served continuously, especially during the sail to the Natural Pool.

How long does the snorkeling part actually take in the water?

The snorkeling and parasailing together fill the active portion of the four-hour cruise. The guide structures the timing so both activities fit without overlap, and you move between them as the boat progresses toward the Natural Pool.