Private Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Catamaran with Open Bar

Snorkel a natural coral reef while the chef cooks lunch on the boat behind you.

Private catamaran snorkeling in Punta Cana puts you on a boat for your party only, with a professional guide, unlimited open bar, and fresh seafood prepared on board. You snorkel natural coral reefs among tropical fish, float past Dolphin Island and the stingrays tank, and anchor at the natural pool where the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet. Hotel pickup and all snorkeling equipment are included; the trip runs about four hours and returns you to your hotel.

The Experience

The boat is yours alone—no strangers, no schedule except the one your group sets. A professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and other languages is on board to lead the snorkeling and handle the boat. You start with hotel pickup, then head out to the reef where the water is clear enough to see the coral formations and the fish moving through them. The snorkeling gear is provided, and the guide will position the boat over the best spots and show you what to look for.

Between water time, the open bar runs continuously—rum, beer, fresh tropical juice, Mamajuana, whatever you want. The chef cooks fresh seafood, surf and turf, meat and vegetarian plates on board, so lunch arrives hot while you're still in your swimsuit. You'll float past Dolphin Island and the stingrays tank on the way out, then anchor at the natural pool where the Caribbean and Atlantic meet—the water changes color at the line, and it's the kind of detail that stays with you. A paddle board sits on deck if anyone wants to try it between snorkel sessions.

The return trip includes transportation back to your hotel. The whole experience runs four hours, which means you keep the rest of your day free—early enough to do something else afterward, late enough to sleep in first if you want.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• use of all snorkeling equipment.
• unlimited open bar with rum, beer, tropical juices and other drinks.
• fresh seafood, surf and turf, meat and vegetarian meals cooked on board.
• paddle board access.
• and a professional guide for the entire trip.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Blue Marine Punta Cana

Is this one for you?The four-hour window leaves your morning or afternoon free—book an early departure to snorkel before lunch, or a midday one to keep the evening open for dinner ashore. If you want the whole boat to yourself without splitting time with other groups, this is the only way to get it in Punta Cana.

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Top questions

What's the snorkeling like at the natural coral reef?

The reef in Punta Cana holds tropical fish and coral formations in clear water shallow enough to see the bottom. The guide positions the boat over the best spots and points out what to look for; all snorkeling equipment is provided and fitted to your size.

Is the open bar really unlimited?

Yes—rum, beer, fresh tropical juices, Coca-Cola, water and other drinks flow throughout the trip. The bar stays open the whole time you're on the boat.

What happens at the natural pool where the two oceans meet?

The natural pool sits where the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet, and the water visibly changes color at the boundary. The boat anchors there so you can snorkel, swim or just float and watch the line where the two bodies of water meet.

Does the chef cook lunch on the boat?

Yes—fresh seafood, surf and turf, meat and vegetarian plates are prepared on board by a private chef and served while you're on the water. The food arrives hot and ready to eat between snorkel sessions.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and return transportation to your hotel are both included. The guide will meet you at your accommodation and bring you back at the end of the trip.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages, so communication is handled in whatever language your group prefers.