Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Catamaran, Reef & Parasailing

You'll touch stingrays and harmless sharks underwater, then float above the coastline under a parachute.

Snorkel a coral reef and marine park off Punta Cana on a catamaran cruise, then parasail 500 feet above Bavaro Beach in a single outing. The day includes hotel pickup, unlimited drinks and snacks at a floating bar in the Natural Pool, snorkel gear, and professional divers supervising both the reef and the stingray encounter. Four and a half hours total, shared group, live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

The experience

After pickup from your hotel, you board a double-deck catamaran at the marina and head out along the Punta Cana coast. The first stop is a coral reef in shallow, clear water where a professional diver briefs you before entry. You'll see the reef barrier itself and the tropical fish moving through it: the depth runs two to four meters. The second stop is a marine park where stingrays and harmless sharks live. The divers are there to answer questions and you get to touch and stroke the animals in the water. Both moments are designed for photos.

The third stop is the Natural Pool in Bavaro Beach, a shallow area where the catamaran anchors and a floating bar opens. You can swim, float, or stay on deck with a cold drink in hand while a DJ plays music. Unlimited national drinks, tropical fruits and snacks are included throughout the day. This is the longest break in the itinerary and the one where the party-boat energy takes over.

From Cortesito Beach, a speedboat takes you to the parasailing platform. After a safety briefing, you're harnessed and lifted by parachute to 500 feet, where you see the entire coastline, the coral reefs from above, and the turquoise water spreading out below. The flight itself is the final event before the catamaran returns to the marina. You'll pass a souvenir shop on the way back to your hotel if you want to pick up a memento.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and return transportation.
• snorkel equipment with flippers available on request.
• unlimited national drinks, tropical fruits and snacks at the floating bar.
• professional diver supervision at both the coral reef and the marine park stops.
• parasailing flight 500 feet above the coast.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese12:00

Guide in 4 languages12:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Child (11 to 17 years) · Under 11: can't be included in the booking

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: “Tour Package Punta Cana is located, between Melia and Lopesan Costa Bávaro Hotels, 23000 Punta Cana, DO. Specifics: white beach cabin located to the west side of Jelly Fish Restaurant.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tour Package Punta Cana

Is this one for you?Book this if you want three separate water activities (snorkeling, marine animal encounters and parasailing) in a single half-day outing. The catamaran and floating bar make it a social group experience with built-in downtime between the active moments, so it suits families and friends looking to mix adventure with relaxation rather than a packed itinerary of separate bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (11 to 17 years). Under 11: they can't be included in the booking.

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 24h before the start.

What's the coral reef like when you snorkel off Punta Cana?

The reef barrier sits in shallow water two to four meters deep and is surrounded by colorful tropical fish. A professional diver supervises the snorkeling stop and answers questions about what you're seeing underwater.

Can you really touch the stingrays and sharks in the marine park?

Yes, the marine park is home to harmless sharks and stingrays, and you get to touch and stroke them in the water under the supervision of a professional diver who is there to answer your questions.

How high do you go when parasailing above Bavaro Beach?

The parasailing flight reaches 500 feet, giving you a panoramic view of the entire coastline, the beach, and the coral reefs visible from above in the crystal-clear water.

What drinks and food are included in the price?

Unlimited national drinks, tropical fruits and snacks are included throughout the day, served from a floating bar at the Natural Pool stop where a DJ also provides music.

Does the price include snorkel equipment?

Yes, snorkel equipment is included. Flippers are available on request. Hotel pickup and return transportation are also included in the price.

What's the minimum age to join this activity?

Children as young as age two can attend, though they must be accompanied by an adult until age 17. The parasailing flight has a maximum weight limit of 450 pounds per person.