Punta Cana Party Boat with Slide & BBQ from Bavaro Beach

Bavaro Beach Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Floating Bar

You’ll cruise from Bavaro Beach on a private Punta Cana party boat with local crew, try snorkeling off the coast, zip down a water slide into turquoise water, and snack on fresh BBQ kebabs at a floating bar. With music, games, open bar drinks, and round-trip pickup included. It’s one of those sun-soaked days you’ll remember long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Punta Cana Party Boat Experience

• Safety briefing and tour overview
• Snorkeling and water slide fun
• Games, floating bar, and BBQ at Bavaro sand bar
• Cruise back with dancing and relaxation

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the thump of merengue echoing off the dock, not loud enough to drown out the gulls, but enough to make my feet twitch. Our guide, Carlos, grinned as he handed out wristbands and ran through safety stuff in that half-serious, half-joking way Dominicans seem to have. I kept glancing at the bright pink boat bobbing in the sun. It looked like something out of a summer dream. The air smelled like sunscreen and grilled chicken already, which made me realize I’d skipped breakfast (bad move).

Once we got going along the coast for our day trip in Punta Cana, the breeze picked up and so did everyone’s mood. There was this moment when I slid down the water slide, honestly faster than I expected, and hit that cool blue water. Carlos tossed me a snorkel mask and pointed at some fish darting near the reef. He called one “pez loro” (parrotfish), and Li laughed when I tried to say it in Spanish, probably butchered it. The saltwater stung my nose but in a good way, if that makes sense.

After snorkeling, we drifted over to this shallow sandbar off Bavaro Beach where they set up a floating bar right there in the sea. People were playing some game with plastic rings while others just floated around with rum punch in hand. The crew passed around chicken and sausage kebabs straight off the grill: smoky, spicy, messy on your fingers (I dropped mine once but nobody cared). There was music, but also these quiet patches where you could just watch palm trees sway against that weirdly perfect sky.

The ride back was all dancing or just leaning on the rail watching Punta Cana slip by. One of the crew tried teaching us some bachata steps. I was hopeless but didn’t really mind. It’s funny how quickly strangers feel like friends after a few hours on a boat together. Even now, sometimes I catch myself humming those songs or craving grilled chicken skewers for no reason at all.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation from your resort to Bavaro Beach, all fees and taxes covered up front, use of snorkeling equipment with help from local guides if you want it, an open bar stocked with drinks throughout the cruise, plus freshly grilled chicken and sausage kebabs served right at the floating bar before heading back along Punta Cana’s coast as music plays in the background.

Options for this experience

3 options

Up to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French09:00

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French12:00

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French15:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pink cat Punta Cana Party Boat

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

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.

Is hotel pickup included for this Punta Cana party boat tour?

Yes, round-trip transportation from your resort is included.

What food is served during the boat trip?

The tour includes BBQ chicken and sausage kebabs plus snacks.

Can I snorkel during this day trip from Bavaro Beach?

Yes, there is a snorkeling stop with equipment provided by the crew.

Are alcoholic beverages included on board?

Yes, an open bar with alcoholic drinks is included throughout the cruise.

Is this private party boat suitable for families?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, use of snorkeling equipment is included in your booking.

Where does this tour depart from?

The tour departs from Bavaro Beach (Playa Bavaro) in Punta Cana.