Small-Group Catamaran Snorkeling Tour Punta Cana: 16 Guests Max

Snorkel hundreds of tropical fish, then float at a sand bar with drinks served from the water.

This small-group sailing and snorkeling catamaran tour in Punta Cana takes up to 16 guests on a 34-foot boat to Cabeza De Toro natural reserve for snorkeling, then anchors at a sand bar with a floating bar. The tour runs 3.5 hours and includes hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, drinks and light snacks. You choose a morning or afternoon departure at checkout.

The Experience

Sixteen guests is the cap, which means the crew knows your name and the boat doesn't feel like a ferry. You board a 34-foot sailing catamaran at the meeting point and head into the shallow waters off Punta Cana toward Cabeza De Toro, the natural reserve near Cabo Engaño. The snorkeling happens in water where hundreds of colorful tropical fish move through the shallows—you get the gear and the time to move at your own pace.

After snorkeling, the boat sails close enough to shore that you see the untouched beaches without the hotels, then anchors at a sand bar where the water reaches your waist. This is where the floating bar sets up: the crew brings out premium rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch and soft drinks while you float and rest. Light snacks—nachos, tortilla chips, salsa, seasonal fruit—come out on the boat. If the sun gets too much, there are covered and shaded areas to move into, and a bathroom is on board.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles are included, along with bottled water and a stand-up paddle board if you want it. You pick your departure time—morning or afternoon—when you book. Souvenir photos and a DVD of the tour are available to purchase separately.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles.
• snorkeling equipment.
• stand-up paddle board.
• bottled water.
• premium spirits and cocktails (aged rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch).
• soft drinks and soda.
• light snacks (nachos, tortilla chips, salsa, seasonal fruit).
• restroom on board.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana

Is this one for you?The 16-person limit means you get personalized attention from the crew instead of being one of dozens on a packed boat—pick this one if you want snorkeling and floating time without the assembly-line feel of a larger tour.

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Top questions

What's the snorkeling like at Cabeza De Toro?

Cabeza De Toro is a natural reserve near Cabo Engaño where the shallow water holds hundreds of colorful tropical fish. You snorkel with provided equipment and set your own pace in the water.

How many people go on this tour?

The tour is limited to 16 guests per departure, which keeps the group small enough that the crew can give you attention and the boat doesn't feel crowded.

What drinks and food are included?

The crew serves premium aged rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch, soft drinks and bottled water from the floating bar at the sand bar. Light snacks include nachos, tortilla chips, salsa and seasonal fruit.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles are included in the tour price.

Can I bring kids on this tour?

Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 3.5 hours from start to finish, including the sail out, snorkeling time, the sand bar stop and the return to shore.