Snorkeling in Bávaro: Private catamaran with Natural Pool

Three hours, two snorkeling stops, one floating bar in the middle of the ocean

A private catamaran snorkeling cruise from Bávaro Beach takes you to coral reefs and the Natural Pool, a sand bar in shallow turquoise water where you can wade and drink from a floating bar. The boat holds up to 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 guests depending on the option you choose. Snorkeling equipment, refreshments, unlimited drinks and snacks are included, and you pick the music that plays during the cruise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with snorkeling and pool

• Cruise from Bávaro Beach to snorkeling area
• Snorkel among tropical fish and coral reefs
• Cruise along Bávaro Beach with music and drinks
• Stop at natural pool for drinks and snacks
• Relax and walk in shallow turquoise waters

The experience

The boat leaves Bávaro Beach and heads out to the snorkeling area, where you drop anchor over coral reefs and tropical fish. The water is calm enough to see down, and the gear is ready on board, mask, fins, snorkel. After you've had time in the water, the catamaran cruises the length of Bávaro Beach at a pace that lets you relax on deck with complimentary fruit and drinks while your own playlist plays. The whole rhythm is yours to set. There's no schedule beyond the three-hour window.

The second stop is the Natural Pool, a sand bar that sits in the middle of the ocean with water so shallow you can walk in it. The bottom is sand, the water is turquoise, and a floating bar is anchored there so you can wade out with a drink in hand. This is where the day slows down: no snorkeling, no moving, just the water around you and the horizon.

Snorkeling equipment is on the boat and ready to use. Refreshments run to juice, water, rum, vodka, beer, cola and sprite, all unlimited. Snacks include nachos and fresh fruit. A guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and additional languages, and pickup is included in your option. The boat meets you and brings you back.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• snacks of nachos and fresh fruit.
• private boat transport from Bávaro Beach.
• a guide in multiple languages.
• your choice of music during the cruise.

Options for this experience

7 options

Up to 10Up to 10 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

UP to 15Up to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00Maximum of 15 passengers; pickup is included

Capacity of up to 20 passengersUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00Capacity of up to 20 guests; pickup is included

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Capacity of up to 25 guestsUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00Capacity of up to 25 guests; pickup is included

Capacity of up to 30 guestsUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00Capacity of up to 30 guests; pickup is included

Capacity of up to 35 guestsUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00Capacity of up to 35 guests; pickup is included

Capacity of up to 40 guestsUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00Capacity of up to 40 guests; 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 08:30, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gone Fun Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to set its own pace on the water. You're not following a schedule of other stops or a guide's narration, just snorkeling when you want, relaxing when you want, and choosing the music. The private boat means no strangers on deck and no compromises on timing or what you drink.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

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 snorkeling like on this catamaran cruise from Bávaro?

The first stop is over coral reefs with tropical fish in clear water shallow enough to see the bottom. You have time to explore at your own pace, and all snorkeling gear is provided on the boat.

What exactly is the Natural Pool?

The Natural Pool is a sand bar in the middle of the ocean with calm, shallow turquoise water. You can wade in it as if it were a pool, and a floating bar is anchored there so you can get drinks while you're standing in the water.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The catamaran operates with different group sizes depending on the option you book: up to 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 guests. You choose the size that fits your group when you purchase.

What drinks and food are included?

Unlimited alcoholic drinks (rum, vodka, beer, cola and sprite) are included, along with juice and water. Snacks are nachos and fresh fruit. You can bring your own music playlist to play during the cruise.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel?

Pickup is included in your option. A guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages will meet you and handle the transport to and from Bávaro Beach.