Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Private Catamaran with Open Bar

Three hours on a catamaran: coral reef, sandbar, unlimited drinks and a team keeping the energy up

A private catamaran snorkeling trip in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where you swim in a natural pool and coral reef with all gear provided, open bar with premium spirits and beer, snacks, hotel pickup and a live guide in English, Spanish or French. The boat holds up to 15 people and runs three hours. You choose morning, noon or sunset departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private catamaran booze cruise and snorkeling

• Board private catamaran in Punta Cana
• Enjoy open bar with premium drinks
• Snorkel in coral reef with colorful fish
• Swim in natural pool and sandbank
• Eat mini sandwiches, nachos, and tropical fruits
• Relax and enjoy entertainment by the team
• Return to starting point after 3 hours

The experience

The catamaran leaves from the Punta Cana coast with hotel pickup already handled. Once aboard, you get snorkeling gear, a life jacket and a floating device, then head out to the natural pool: a sandbar in warm, shallow water where you can swim, drink and relax. The open bar runs the whole time: vodka, tequila, beer, rum and soft drinks are all unlimited. A live guide and animation team keep things moving, and the boat brings tropical fruits, nachos with sauces and mini sandwiches so you're not hungry between the water and the drinks.

After the natural pool, you move to the coral reef to snorkel among colorful fish. The reef is the main snorkeling stop, and the gear stays on your body the whole time: no switching out between locations. Three hours total means you're back at your hotel by early afternoon, evening or night depending on which departure you book.

The boat is private to your group, so you're not sharing the catamaran with strangers. A guide speaks your language (English, Spanish or French), and the animation team is there to keep the party side of the cruise going if that's what your group wants. If you'd rather sit quiet with a drink and watch the water, that works too.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• all snorkeling gear, life jackets and floating devices.
• unlimited open bar with vodka, tequila, beer, rum and soft drinks.
• tropical fruits, nachos with sauces and mini sandwiches.
• live guide and animation team.
• access to the natural pool and coral reef.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Catamaran MorningGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Private Catamaran Morning: an exciting outing to share with family and friends on a private cruise along Punta Cana's beautiful coastline. Private Catamaran: this option accommodates up to 15 people. Pickup is included.

Private Catamaran NoonGuide in English, Spanish or French · 12:00This catamaran outing is capped at 16 guests. Share a cruise along Punta Cana's scenic coastline with family and friends, with an open bar, snorkeling at a natural pool, and an animation team. Pickup is included.

Private Catamaran SunsetGuide in English, Spanish or French · 15:00Duration: 3 hours, covering 3 hours on board plus transfer time. Private Catamaran Sunset: this catamaran tour is limited to 15 people. Enjoy a cruise along the beautiful sunset coast with family and friends. Private Boat and Snorkeling: this catamaran tour is limited to 15 people. 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 timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by GOING PARTY BOAT

Is this one for you?Book the morning or noon departure if you want the full afternoon free afterward. The sunset option works better if you're planning dinner later and want to start your day elsewhere first. The private boat means your group sets the pace, whether that's swimming hard at both stops or spending most of the time on deck with a drink.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 24 h before the start.

What's the natural pool like in Punta Cana?

The natural pool is a sandbar in shallow, warm water where you can stand, swim and float without much effort. It's the first snorkeling stop on the catamaran, and you'll spend time there drinking and relaxing before moving to the coral reef.

Is snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkeling gear is included: mask, fins, snorkel and a life jacket. You don't need to bring or rent anything for the water.

What time does the catamaran leave, and how long is the whole trip?

The catamaran runs three hours total. You choose morning, noon or sunset departure, and hotel pickup is included, so the timing works around when you want to go.

How many people will be on the boat?

The catamaran is private to your group and holds up to 15 people maximum, so you're not mixed with other travelers.

Can I buy food or photos as add-ons?

Photos and souvenir packages are available to purchase at checkout, along with a lunch option if you want something more substantial than the included snacks.