Snorkeling at Punta Cana: Private Catamaran with Natural Pool

Snorkel a living reef, then float in warm shallow water protected by nature's own barrier.

Private snorkeling at Punta Cana on a catamaran that sails to Bavaro Beach's coral reefs and the Natural Pool, with professional guides, unlimited drinks, and entertainment. You snorkel among multi-colored fish and tropical coral, swim in the Natural Pool's protected waters, and enjoy tropical fruits and cocktails aboard a floating bar with DJ music or your own playlist.

The experience

What makes this different from a shared boat is the catamaran itself: it's yours alone, which means the crew adjusts the pace and the stops to what your group wants. You sail along the palm-fringed coast toward Bavaro Beach, where the snorkeling happens in an area filled with multi-colored fish and coral reefs. A professional guide stays with you in the water, so you're never unsupervised, and the marine life here (docile and curious) is used to visitors. The whole experience runs about three hours from start to finish.

After Bavaro, the boat heads to the Natural Pool, a shallow lagoon protected by a barrier of natural reefs. The water stays warm and clear, and it's the kind of place where you can stand and float without effort. Back on board, the floating bar serves unlimited national drinks, beer, tropical fruits, and snacks. If you want music, the crew runs a DJ set, or you can plug your phone into the USB port and play your own. The return trip often turns into dancing and laughs with the crew. They're trained to keep the energy up.

Private transportation is included, so someone picks you up and brings you back. Snorkel gear comes with the booking. The only things to bring yourself are sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel. Professional photos are available for purchase if you want them.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• snorkel equipment for the entire group.
• unlimited national drinks, beer, and cocktails served from the floating bar.
• tropical fruits and snacks.
• DJ entertainment and music setup with USB port for your own playlist.

Options for this experience

2 options

Groups of up to 10 peopleGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:00, 12:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

Groups of up to 15 peopleGuide in 4 languages · 08:00, 12:00 and 15:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Discovery Tours Punta cana

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants the catamaran and the stops entirely to yourselves: the crew adjusts timing and pace to what you want, and there's no waiting for other passengers or compromising on how long you spend at each site. Choose the group size (up to 10 or up to 15) that matches your party at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

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.

What's the snorkeling actually like at Bavaro Beach?

Bavaro Beach's snorkel site is shallow enough to see the bottom and filled with multi-colored tropical fish and coral reefs. The water is calm and clear, and a professional guide stays with you to point out the marine life and keep everyone safe. Most of the fish and sea creatures are docile and accustomed to snorkelers.

Is the Natural Pool as shallow as it sounds?

The Natural Pool is shallow and warm, protected by a natural reef barrier that keeps the water calm. You can stand in most of it, which makes it ideal for floating and swimming without fighting a current or worrying about depth.

Can I bring my own music, or is it just the DJ?

The crew runs a DJ set, but there's a USB port on board so you can plug in your phone and play your own playlist if you prefer. You choose what fits the mood of your group.

How many people can fit on the catamaran?

The boat is private to your group, and you choose between a group up to 10 or up to 15 when you book. Either way, only your party is on board: no strangers joining in.