Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Sharks, Stingrays & Reef
Nurse sharks and stingrays within arm's reach in shallow water.
Small group snorkeling activity in Punta Cana with up to 30 people, departing by boat from the marina. You board a glass-bottomed boat to watch marine life, then snorkel among coral reefs and encounter docile nurse sharks and stingrays with professional divers watching. The day ends at a shallow virgin beach with an open bar and refreshments before returning to your hotel.
Step-by-step itinerary
Snorkeling and marine life encounter
- Arrive at Punta Cana Marina
- Guide explains tour rules
- Board glass-bottomed boat
- Visit marine park with sharks and manta rays
- Snorkel at colorful coral reef spot
- Relax at virgin beach with floating bar
- Return to Punta Cana Marina
- Transfer back to hotel
What’s included
- All snorkel equipment and safety gear.
- professional photographer on board.
- roundtrip hotel pickup in air-conditioned vehicles.
- snacks and tropical fruits.
- open bar with unlimited national drinks and refreshments throughout the day.
Times
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Tour Package Punta Cana
Prices and times updated 15 days ago
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The experience
The boat leaves the marina with a guide who briefs you on safety rules before heading out to Punta Cana's marine park. A glass-bottomed boat lets you see what's below without getting wet first: nurse sharks and giant manta rays move through the water while you watch from above. When you're ready, you enter the water with snorkel gear and a professional diver who shows you how to move among the reefs and approach the animals safely.
The second stop is a snorkeling site where the water stays shallow and the coral formations are dense with small colorful fish. You follow the divers' lead and spend time exploring before climbing back aboard. The final stop is a virgin beach where the water doesn't go above waist height: a place to float, relax and use the floating bar with unlimited national drinks and tropical snacks. Roundtrip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back after the day ends.
All snorkel equipment, a professional photographer and safety gear are included. The group stays under 30 people, and children from age 3 can attend with an adult. The water depth ranges from 2 to 4 meters at the snorkeling sites, and there's a minimum height requirement of 2.6 feet to encounter the stingrays. The whole activity runs 3 hours from start to finish.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to encounter sharks and stingrays in controlled, shallow water with professional divers present: the small group size and fixed stops mean you're never rushed between the three sites, and the final beach hour gives you time to recover before the ride home.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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 it like to snorkel with the nurse sharks and stingrays in Punta Cana?
Nurse sharks and stingrays are docile animals that professional divers watch over while you're in the water. You snorkel in shallow marine park waters where you can see and approach them safely, and the divers show you how to move among them and even touch their soft skin.
Do I need snorkeling experience to join this activity?
No experience is required. A professional diver demonstrates how to snorkel at the reef site and stays with the group while you're in the water, so beginners are welcome and guided through it.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my booking?
The activity is subject to change or cancellation with prior notice due to weather conditions. Check with the operator about their specific policy if rough seas or storms are forecast.
Is there time to relax, or is it snorkeling the whole time?
The final stop is a shallow virgin beach where you can float, swim or rest in the water without snorkeling gear. A floating bar serves unlimited drinks and snacks, so you have a full hour or more to unwind before heading back to your hotel.
Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Sharks, Stingrays & Reef
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