Punta Cana: Parasailing & Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar

Fly 500 Feet Over Punta Cana, Then Snorkel Reefs on a Catamaran

You're picked up from your Punta Cana hotel, parasail 500 feet above Bavaro Beach, snorkel coral reefs with a professional diver, float in a natural pool, and drink from a floating bar with a DJ playing live. Roundtrip transport, all snorkel equipment, unlimited national drinks, snacks and tropical fruits are included. You're back at your hotel by late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Parasailing and snorkeling cruise

• Travel from Punta Cana hotel
• Receive parasailing safety overview
• Parasail above Bavaro Beach
• Board double-decker catamaran
• Snorkel coral reefs with divers
• Swim in natural pool
• Enjoy floating bar and cocktails
• Listen to local DJ music
• Participate in games and entertainment
• Return safely to shore
• Travel back to hotel

The experience

The boat's already moving when you step aboard at Bavaro Beach. Your parasailing harness is checked twice (the crew knows what they're doing), and then you're clipped to the line, walking backward off the platform as the catamaran pulls forward. The water drops away. You're climbing, and the beach shrinks, and the whole curve of the coast opens up below you. Five hundred feet is high enough that the people on the sand become dots, but close enough that you can still see the color of the water change from turquoise to deep blue where the shelf drops off. It lasts maybe ten minutes, and then you're back on deck, still buzzing.

After parasailing, the catamaran heads out to the snorkeling sites. The crew briefs you on the coral reefs. They're shallow, two to four meters down, and the tropical fish are thick enough that you don't have to search for them. A professional diver supervises the water, so you're not figuring it out alone. The reef itself is the kind of thing you've seen in photos but doesn't quite register until you're actually in it, mask on, watching parrotfish and sergeant majors move through the branches. You can stay in as long as you want. There's no rush.

Between the snorkeling and the ride back, the catamaran stops at a natural pool: shallow, warm, the kind of place where you can stand and still have your head above water. This is where the floating bar sets up. Unlimited national drinks means rum punch, beer, mojitos, whatever you order, and a local DJ is playing reggaeton and dancehall loud enough that people start dancing on the deck. Some groups get competitive with the games. Others just float and drink. The energy shifts from the focus of snorkeling to something looser, louder, more like a party. Snacks and tropical fruits come around too, so you're not just drinking on an empty stomach.

Hotel pickup starts 1.5 hours before the activities begin, so you'll need to be ready early. The timing is tight but it works. The whole day runs from pickup through return, and you don't arrange transport, equipment, or any of the logistics yourself. Everything's included: snorkel gear, the catamaran, the drinks, the floating bar, the DJ, the food. You just show up at your hotel.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and return transport, parasailing from Bavaro Beach, snorkel equipment and supervision by a professional diver, time in the natural pool, access to the floating bar with unlimited national drinks, snacks and tropical fruits, and onboard music and entertainment with a local DJ.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: 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 5 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 both parasailing and snorkeling in one day without arranging transport or equipment yourself: the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle the logistics, so you just show up and move through each stop.

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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 (3 to 10 years). Under 3: 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 age requirement for parasailing?

Minimum age is 2 years old. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight per flight is 450 pounds.

Is snorkel equipment provided?

Yes, snorkel gear is included. A professional diver supervises the reef, which is 2 to 4 meters deep.

What drinks are included?

Unlimited national drinks (rum, beer, cocktails) are included. Alcohol service requires you to be 18 or older.

How long is the whole experience?

Pickup starts 1.5 hours before activities begin. The full day includes parasailing, snorkeling, the natural pool, and the floating bar before return transport to your hotel.

What if the weather is bad?

The experience is subject to change or cancellation due to weather, with prior notice.

Is this suitable for pregnant travelers?

Parasailing is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Check with the operator about snorkeling participation.

Do I need to arrange my own transport?

No. Roundtrip hotel pickup and return are included.

What food is provided?

Snacks and tropical fruits are included. The floating bar also serves food alongside drinks.