Punta Cana: VIP Party Cruise with Snorkeling & Double Slide

Snorkel Punta Cana reefs then unwind with cocktails and music

You’ll board a lively catamaran in Punta Cana for snorkeling among colorful reef fish before relaxing with cocktails and snacks in a natural Caribbean pool. With hotel pickup included and local guides leading the way, expect laughter, music, and sun-soaked moments you’ll probably remember long after your tan fades.

Step-by-step itinerary

Punta Cana VIP Party Cruise and Snorkeling

• Pick up from resort or meeting point
• Travel to dock and board luxury catamaran
• Cruise along Bavaro coast to Cabeza de Toro
• Snorkel at Punta Cana’s largest coral reef
• Relax in waist-deep natural swimming pool
• Enjoy tropical cocktails and snacks
• Bask in sunshine and listen to music

The experience

Someone handed me a plastic cup of rum punch before I’d even found my seat on the catamaran. The music was already going (merengue, I think), and people were laughing like they’d known each other longer than ten minutes. Our guide, Julio, grinned as he helped us stash our shoes in a basket. “Barefoot is better,” he said. I could smell sunscreen and pineapple juice mixing in the air, which felt kind of perfect for Punta Cana.

The boat glided out past Bávaro’s white sand, and suddenly everything was just this wild blue: sky, water, even the life jackets stacked by the double slide. We stopped near the reef where Julio tossed bread into the water. Fish darted everywhere, bright yellow stripes flashing. I tried to follow a sharpnose darting through coral but mostly ended up swallowing saltwater (worth it). Snorkeling in Punta Cana’s coral reef is honestly more colorful than any photo can show you. I still think about those fish sometimes when I’m back home doing dishes.

After snorkeling, everyone piled back onboard for snacks: sweet fruit and nachos that tasted way better than they should after swimming. Someone cranked up the music again while we drifted into this waist-deep natural pool. Standing there with a cold drink in hand, water swirling around my knees and sun on my shoulders… well, that’s when it hit me how easy it is to just let go here. Julio showed us how Dominicans toast (“Salud!”), and Li from Toronto tried to repeat it in Spanish but ended up making everyone laugh. There was no rush to get back. Just floating, talking, not worrying about anything for once.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip hotel pickup in Punta Cana or meeting point transfer, all snorkeling gear for exploring coral reefs teeming with fish, unlimited open bar drinks like rum punch and pineapple juice served throughout the cruise, fresh fruit and nachos with salsa after swimming, plus time relaxing in a natural Caribbean pool before heading back ashore.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:45

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (10 to 84 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. 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-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Paradise Travel Excursion

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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.

Is hotel pickup included for the Punta Cana VIP party cruise?

Yes, transportation from your resort or a designated meeting point is included.

What kind of drinks are served on board?

The open bar offers rum punch, rum with Coke or Sprite, pineapple juice, and more.

Is snorkeling equipment provided during the cruise?

Yes, all snorkeling gear is included as part of your tour.

Are snacks or food available on this Punta Cana cruise?

You’ll get nachos with salsa plus fresh fruit served onboard after snorkeling.

How long does the party cruise last?

This is a half-day excursion from Punta Cana including all activities.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and all areas of the boat are wheelchair accessible.