Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Private Catamaran with Open Bar

Your own boat, your own pace, your own music: snorkeling without the crowd.

Private catamaran snorkeling in Punta Cana combines reef diving, wildlife watching and a natural pool stop in one three-hour outing, with open bar, music and a dedicated crew tailoring the pace to your group. Pickup from your hotel is included. The boat holds up to 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 passengers depending on the option you choose. Snorkeling gear, tropical fruits, nachos and non-alcoholic drinks are included for all ages. Alcoholic drinks (rum punch, beer and rum-and-coke) are served to travelers 18 and older.

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel and head straight to the boat: no group assembly, no waiting for strangers. The catamaran is yours alone, which means the crew adjusts the music, the stops and the pace to what your group wants. If half of you want to stay in the water longer, you stay. If someone wants to skip the slide, they skip it. That flexibility is what separates this from the standard reef tour where thirty people move on schedule.

The snorkeling itself happens in Caribbean reefs where you'll see fish, and the boat cruises close enough to dolphins, manta rays and sharks that you watch them from the deck without suiting up. Between water time, there's a natural pool and sandbar where you can wade, float or just sit with a drink. The open bar runs the whole time: rum punch, beer, rum-and-coke for adults, plus sodas, water and juice for everyone. Tropical fruits and nachos with sauce come out as snacks.

The water slide is there if your group wants it. Most do. Snorkeling equipment is provided and fitted to your size. The whole outing takes three hours from pickup to drop-off, which means it slots into a free afternoon or a port day without eating your whole schedule. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• snorkeling equipment.
• open bar with rum punch, beer and rum-and-coke for adults (non-alcoholic drinks for minors).
• tropical fruits and nachos with sauce.
• music and entertainment onboard.
• water slide and natural pool access.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or French.

Options for this experience

7 options

Punta Cana Private Catamaran Snorkel and Party CruiseUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Includes pickup

Capacity of up to 15 peopleUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Price for up to 15 people, pickup is included

Capacity of up to 20 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Up to 20 people, pickup is included

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Capacity of up to 30 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Up to 30 people, includes pickup

Capacity of up to 40 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Up to 40 people, pickup is included

Capacity of up to 50 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Up to 50 people, includes pickup

Capacity of up to 60 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Up to 60 people, pickup 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 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Adventures Travel

Is this one for you?Book the smaller group if your crew needs space to serve you attentively and you want room to move freely on deck. Choose the larger group if you're traveling with extended family or friends and prefer to split costs over personal space.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What will I see when I snorkel in Punta Cana reefs?

The reefs hold reef fish and smaller marine life you'll encounter while underwater. Dolphins, manta rays and sharks stay visible from the boat itself, so you can watch them without needing to dive.

Is the open bar included for kids, or just adults?

Alcoholic drinks (rum punch, beer, rum-and-coke) are served only to travelers 18 and older. Minors get non-alcoholic drinks (soda, water and juice) included instead.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is provided and fitted to your size. You just show up ready to go in the water.

How many people will be on the boat with me?

You choose at checkout: the boat holds up to 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 passengers depending on the option you select. Smaller groups mean more space and more crew attention to your preferences.

What's included in the price besides the snorkeling?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, music and entertainment onboard, snorkeling gear, tropical fruits and nachos, and access to the water slide and natural pool are all included. Photography service can be purchased on board if you want professional shots.