Punta Cana: Parasailing, Snorkel & Virgin Beach Cruise

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Duration4h 30m

GroupUp to 75

LanguagesEN · PT +2

PickupAt your hotel

Parasail 500 Feet Over Punta Cana's Reefs, Then Snorkel Them

You parasail 500 feet above the Caribbean, then snorkel a coral reef from a catamaran, stop at an undeveloped beach, and float in the Natural Pool — all with unlimited drinks, snacks, and equipment included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package, so you don't arrange transport or worry about timing. The whole day takes around six hours.

4h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Parasailing and snorkeling cruise

Transfer to Bávaro Beach
Briefing on flight safety
Parasail 500 feet above ground
Admire aerial coral reef views
Board double-decker catamaran
Snorkel in calm waters
Observe colorful reef fish
Enjoy snacks and tropical fruits
Drink tropical cocktails and relax
Sail along Punta Cana coast
Sip beer or Cuba Libre

The Experience

"Life is short, so enjoy it to the fullest," our captain said as he handed me the harness, and he wasn't wrong. The parasailing part happens first — you get strapped in, the boat accelerates, and suddenly you're airborne at 500 feet, watching the Caribbean seabed unfold beneath you in real time. The water is so clear you can actually see the coral reefs from up there, the fish moving around like they're in an aquarium. It takes maybe ten or fifteen minutes total, and then you're back on the boat, still buzzing, ready for the next thing.

After that comes the snorkel cruise on a double-decker catamaran along the Bávaro Beach coast. The boat heads out to one of Punta Cana's best coral reefs — the water stays shallow, around two to four meters, so even if you're not a confident swimmer it's manageable. You'll see tropical fish everywhere, all different colors, moving through the coral in schools. The crew keeps an eye on everyone, and they hand you all the gear you need. Between snorkel sessions the boat keeps moving, and you can grab snacks, tropical fruit, or a drink from the open bar. They've got beer, Cuba Libres, whatever you want, and it's all included.

The third stop is a virgin beach — one of those stretches of Punta Cana coast that's still mostly empty, no hotels backing it, just vegetation and water the color of turquoise paint. You get time to walk around, swim if you want, or just sit and look at it. Then there's the Natural Pool in Bávaro, which is this shallow, protected area where the water is so calm and clear it feels unreal. The whole day runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off, and the boat has music and entertainment going the whole time, so it doesn't feel rushed.

Roundtrip transportation is included, so someone picks you up from your hotel and brings you back. You don't have to figure out how to get to the beach or worry about timing — the schedule is set, the boat leaves at a fixed time, and everything else is already arranged. Just show up, bring sunscreen, and be ready to get wet.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off, a 500-foot parasailing flight with safety briefing and all equipment, a snorkel cruise on a double-decker catamaran to a coral reef, a stop at an undeveloped virgin beach, time in the Natural Pool at Bávaro Beach, snacks and tropical fruits, unlimited national drinks and refreshments at the open bar, and onboard music and entertainment. All snorkel and safety gear is provided.

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 to do water activities without arranging your own boat, equipment, or transport — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.