Snorkeling from Puerto Plata: Three reef sites and Ocean World

Three reef sites in one morning, drinks and lunch on the boat

A catamaran snorkeling trip from Puerto Plata to Sosua Beach with three separate reef stops, coral and fish viewing, and a sail past Ocean World. The boat includes drinks, lunch, snacks and live entertainment. Guides speak English, Spanish and German. The outing runs approximately 5 hours and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran trip with snorkeling and entertainment

• Ride to Playa Dorada Puerto Plata
• Board sail catamaran
• Snorkel at three spots
• Enjoy boat ride along coast
• Drink and snack service on board
• Party music and entertainment

The experience

You board a catamaran at Playa Dorada in Puerto Plata and head out to Sosua Beach, where the three snorkeling stops happen. Each site holds different coral formations and fish species, so you see more variety than a single-reef dive would give you. The boat itself is the base: a crew serves drinks and snacks as you travel between sites, and lunch is a buffet on board, so you're not hunting for food on land or paying extra at a beach shack.

The catamaran carries live entertainment and party music, which means the non-snorkeling time (transit between reefs, the sail toward Ocean World) has something going on rather than dead water time. Guides work in English, Spanish and German, so language is not a barrier to understanding what you're looking at or how to move safely between the boat and the water. Children from age 1 are welcome, though the boat's motion and the entry into the water are things to consider if you're traveling with very young kids.

Pickup from your hotel is included, which saves the step of finding your way to Playa Dorada on your own. You'll need to bring a towel and sunscreen. The boat provides the snorkel gear. The trip is not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns that would make time in the water risky.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• catamaran transport to three snorkeling sites.
• snorkel equipment.
• drinks and snacks on board.
• lunch buffet.
• live entertainment.
• multilingual guides in English, Spanish and German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 45 years) · Senior (46 to 70 years) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 4 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tony Tours By AMGMT puerto plata shore excursions

Is this one for you?The catamaran pace is steady rather than rushed (you're on the water for roughly 5 hours with three snorkeling stops and boat time between them), so it suits a half-day outing if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to see multiple reef sites without a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years); Child (1 to 4 years).

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 24h before the start.

What are the three snorkeling spots like?

Each site has different coral reefs and fish species, so you see a range of marine life across the three stops rather than staying in one place. The exact formations and what's visible depend on the day and the season, but the variety is the point of hitting three locations instead of one.

Is the lunch on the boat enough, or do I need to eat before?

Lunch is a buffet served on the catamaran, so you eat on board. Drinks and snacks are also included throughout the trip, so you're covered for the full outing without needing to bring food or money for meals.

How does pickup work?

Hotel pickup is included in the price. A driver collects you from your accommodation and brings you to Playa Dorada in Puerto Plata, where you board the catamaran.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a towel and sunscreen. Snorkel gear is provided on the boat, so you don't need to rent or buy your own.