Snorkeling, Parasailing & Hooka Diving in Punta Cana

Three water activities in one afternoon, all gear and instruction included

A half-day party cruise from Punta Cana combining snorkeling, parasailing and hooka diving in one outing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all equipment, an open bar, fruit and live music onboard. Choose the morning or afternoon departure to fit your schedule. A guide in English, Spanish or French leads the water activities; no diving certification required for any of them.

The Experience

You get picked up from your hotel and taken to the catamaran, where the day splits between the water and the deck. The boat heads out to the reefs around Punta Cana, and from there you choose how to spend your time. Snorkeling gear is provided—you drop in and look at the reef as it is. If you want something more hands-on, hooka diving lets you breathe underwater without certification; the equipment sits on your back and a line connects you to the boat, so there is no training to get through first. Parasailing is the third option: you strap into a parachute harness, the boat tows you up, and you see the coast from above before the crew brings you back down.

Between water time, the party happens on deck. There is live music, an open bar (drinks unlimited), and fruit. The whole thing runs four hours from pickup to drop-off. You pick either the morning or afternoon slot when you book, so you can fit it around the rest of your day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• snorkeling gear and parasailing equipment.
• hooka diving setup.
• open bar with unlimited drinks.
• fruit.
• live music and party onboard.
• professional guide in English, Spanish or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Power Adventures Punta Cana

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the water activities before the afternoon heat, or the afternoon slot if you're sleeping in or have plans earlier in the day. Since all three activities are included and the guide handles the setup for each one, you're not choosing between them—you're trying all three in the time you have.

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Top questions

What's the difference between snorkeling, hooka diving and parasailing on this cruise?

Snorkeling means you float on the surface with a mask and look down at the reef below. Hooka diving puts you underwater breathing through a tube connected to the boat—no certification needed, just the willingness to go deeper. Parasailing is the aerial one: you're towed behind the boat under a parachute canopy, watching the coast from above.

Do I need diving experience or certification for any of these activities?

No. Snorkeling requires no training at all. Hooka diving is designed for people with no diving background—the guide handles the setup and you just breathe and move. Parasailing is also beginner-friendly; the crew does the work and you enjoy the view.

What time does the cruise leave and how long does it take?

The cruise runs four hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. You choose either the morning or afternoon departure when you book, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Is there food and drink included on the boat?

Yes. An open bar is included with unlimited drinks, and fruit is served. There is also live music and a party atmosphere on deck between water activities.

What happens if I only want to do one or two of the activities, not all three?

All three activities are part of the package, and you can choose which ones to do when you're on the boat. You're not required to do every single one, but the price includes access to all of them.

Are photos available from the parasailing or other activities?

Souvenir photos are available to purchase during the cruise. A DVD of your experience can also be purchased if you want a full recording of the day.