Punta Cana Snorkeling Catamaran with Hookah Diving

Three watersports in one half-day instead of choosing between them

A half-day catamaran party cruise from Punta Cana with snorkeling, hookah diving and parasailing off Bávaro Beach, plus an open bar and fruits on board. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all equipment and a professional guide in your language. The natural pool party brings together boats from other excursions, and a photographer documents the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day catamaran party and watersports

• Pickup by air-conditioned bus
• Arrive at Playa Los Corales
• Receive water activities briefing
• Enjoy catamaran cruise with snorkeling and hookah diving
• Experience parasailing adventure
• Join natural pool party with drinks and fruits
• Boat party entertainment and dancing
• Return to shore and hotel transfer

The experience

The minivan picks you up from your hotel and takes you to Playa Los Corales, where a guide meets you on the beach and walks through what you need to know before the water activities start. The catamaran leaves from there, and the day splits into three separate things to do: snorkeling in the shallows around Bávaro Beach, hookah diving (a form of shallow scuba where you breathe from a line tethered to the boat), and parasailing high enough to see the coastline. You choose which ones you want to do, and the crew handles the setup and safety for each.

Between the water activities, the boat heads to a natural pool: a shallow sandbar in the open ocean where the water stays calm and clear. Multiple catamarans from other excursions anchor there, so it fills with other travelers, music from the crew, and dancing. Fruits and drinks come around continuously, and a professional photographer moves through the boat capturing moments you can buy later. The party atmosphere is built into the schedule, not something you have to opt into.

After the natural pool, the boat returns to shore and the minivan takes you back to your hotel. The whole outing runs three hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll want to bring a towel, sunscreen and a bathing suit. Meals beyond the fruits and drinks aren't part of the package.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or other languages.
• all snorkeling and hookah diving equipment.
• parasailing.
• open bar with fruits and drinks on board.
• professional photographer on the catamaran.
• access to the natural pool party.

Options for this experience

2 options

Power Adventure AfternoonGuide in 8 languages · 14:00Platinum Power Shore Adventure, Hookah Diving, and Snorkeling on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. You will be contacted with the pickup time. Pickup is included.

Power Adventure MorningGuide in 8 languages · 08:00Platinum Power Shore Adventure, Hookah Diving, and Snorkeling on Thursday and Saturday mornings. You will be contacted with the pickup time. 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 timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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 problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Platinum Transfer Punta Cana

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the water calm and the sun lower in the sky for snorkeling and diving. The afternoon option works better if you prefer to sleep in and don't mind stronger midday heat on the water. Either way, the three-hour window keeps all the activities (snorkeling, hookah diving, parasailing and the natural pool party) inside one outing without rushing or cutting any of them short.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch.

Can children come?

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

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.

Can I snorkel and hookah dive on the same trip, or do I have to pick one?

You can do both on the same half-day cruise. Snorkeling is available from age 3, and hookah diving from age 6, so the crew can set up whichever activities suit your group.

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

Snorkeling lets you float on the surface with a mask and breathe through a tube. Hookah diving is shallow scuba where you descend a few meters and breathe from a line connected to the boat, so you can see more of the seafloor and the fish living there.

Is parasailing included, or do I pay extra for it?

Parasailing is part of the cruise itinerary and included in your booking. You can choose to do it or skip it. The crew doesn't require everyone to go up.

What happens at the natural pool, and why do other boats go there?

The natural pool is a shallow sandbar in the Caribbean where the water stays calm and clear. Multiple tour operators bring their catamarans there at the same time, so it becomes a gathering spot with music, dancing and a party atmosphere on the water.

Do I need diving certification to do the hookah diving?

No certification is required for hookah diving on this cruise. You'll complete a health questionnaire before the activity, and the guide will brief you on how to use the equipment safely in shallow water.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear, or is it provided?

All snorkeling and hookah diving equipment is included and provided by the cruise. You bring your own towel, sunscreen and bathing suit.