Punta Cana Catamaran Tour: Snorkeling, Diving & Parasailing

Hookah diving takes you 20 feet down to feed tropical fish face-to-face.

A private catamaran excursion in Punta Cana combines snorkeling, 20 minutes of underwater hookah diving at 20 feet depth, an 8-minute parasail flight, and a stop at the Natural Pool, with hotel pickup, open bar, and a certified guide included. The boat holds up to 9 people and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French. Hotel drop-off is included at the end.

The experience

Three hours on the water starts with pickup from your Punta Cana hotel and a short ride to the marina. Once aboard the private catamaran, your certified guide briefs the group on safety before the captain takes you down the coast. After about 15 minutes you reach the snorkeling and hookah diving site, where the coral reef and marine life are the main draw. You'll spend 35 minutes snorkeling in shallow water, then switch to the hookah rig for 20 minutes underwater at 20 feet: deep enough to see a different part of the reef, with a diver guiding you through the setup so you can feed the fish and move at your own pace.

After the water activities, the boat heads to the Natural Pool, the only part of the beach that remains undeveloped: waist-deep turquoise water with a view back to shore. This is where the party side of the day takes over: fresh tropical fruit, an open bar, Caribbean music, and room to dance or float. Before heading back, you'll board the parasail boat for an 8-minute flight, towed behind the newest parasail rig in the Punta Cana area. The return to your hotel wraps up by the end of the third hour.

The private setup means no other groups on the boat, and your guide stays with you throughout. They handle the logistics, the safety checks, and the running commentary in whichever language works for your group. Snorkeling and hookah gear are provided and fitted on board. The open bar covers drinks for the whole day, and nachos with cheese round out what's served. Children must be with an adult, and the boat can take up to 9 people, so it works for small families or groups of friends who want the catamaran to themselves.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan.
• private catamaran for your group only.
• professional guide in English, Spanish or French.
• snorkeling and hookah diving equipment.
• 20 minutes underwater at 20 feet with a diver guide.
• 8-minute parasail flight.
• open bar for the full 3 hours.
• nachos with cheese and fresh tropical fruit.
• safety briefing and on-board instruction.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Monday and Wednesday6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to12h 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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Power Adventures Punta Cana

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so choose the language your group is most comfortable with: the commentary and safety instructions stay clear throughout. This works best for groups of friends or families who want the boat to themselves and don't mind a mix of water activities and party atmosphere in the same afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What's the hookah diving like if I've never done it before?

Hookah diving in Punta Cana on this tour means breathing underwater through a long hose connected to air on the boat, so you stay at 20 feet without the training or equipment of scuba. A diver guides you through the setup and stays with you the whole time. You can feed fish and move around the reef at your own pace, and you can surface whenever you want by simply walking up the slope.

How deep is the snorkeling, and what will I see?

Snorkeling happens in shallow water over the coral reef where tropical fish swim close enough to feed by hand. The depth varies with the tide and the exact spot, but you're in water you can stand in if needed, watching the reef and the marine life directly below you.

Is the Natural Pool really in the middle of the ocean?

The Natural Pool is a shallow, turquoise lagoon that sits offshore in Punta Cana, surrounded by open water on all sides so it feels like you're floating in the middle of the sea. It's waist-deep, so you can stand, swim, or float, and the water is calm enough for the open bar and music setup.

What happens during the 8-minute parasail flight?

The parasail flight in Punta Cana happens after the water activities, towed behind a dedicated parasail boat. You're airborne for 8 minutes with a view back over the coast. The boat is the newest rig in the area, and the crew handles all the setup and landing.

Is lunch included, or should I eat before?

Lunch is not included on this tour. The open bar and nachos with cheese are served, along with fresh tropical fruit at the Natural Pool, but a full meal is not part of the day. You can eat before pickup or plan accordingly.

Can my young kids come, and what's the age limit?

Children can come as long as they're accompanied by an adult. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram during the hotel pickup and transport, though they won't participate in the water activities. There's no stated age minimum for snorkeling or hookah diving, but the guide will assess comfort and ability on the day.