Sosua: Snorkeling Tour with Coral Reefs & Dominican Lunch

Summary

Snorkel Sosua’s reefs then unwind with local food & drinks

You’ll float above Sosua’s coral reefs with a local guide showing you hidden marine life, then unwind on soft sand with a Dominican buffet lunch and cold drinks. Expect laughter on the boat ride, fresh flavors after swimming, and time to nap or watch waves from your own beach chair.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the water at Sosua Beach to be that clear — you could see your toes even before you stepped in. Our guide, Carlos, handed me a mask and fins right away, grinning like he knew what was coming. He showed us how to fit everything (I always mess up the straps) and then we climbed onto this little boat bobbing in the sun. There was this salty breeze mixed with the smell of sunscreen — I still think about it when I unpack my bag.

The first stop was “the three rocks,” which are these coral-covered cones poking out of the bay. Fish darted everywhere — blue ones, yellow ones, some I couldn’t name even if I tried. Carlos pointed out a spiky sea urchin and laughed when I nearly floated into it (he said “tranquilo!” but my heart was racing). We drifted back toward shore for another reef, and honestly, time got weird — it felt both quick and slow at once. Maybe that’s just what happens when you’re floating above a world you don’t really belong to.

Back on land, someone handed me a cold beer before I’d even sat down properly. The table was already set up under some palm trees: fried chicken, fish, rice and beans, plantains — all those good things that taste better after swimming. There was rum too (of course), plus a pina colada for each of us. After lunch I just flopped onto a beach chair and let the Atlantic breeze dry my hair while people around me napped or chatted in Spanish. It wasn’t fancy but it felt real — like everyone belonged there for an afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Snorkeling and beach relaxation at Sosua

• Arrive at Sosua Beach
• Receive snorkeling gear and instructions
• Board the boat for snorkeling
• Snorkel at the three coral rock pine cones
• Snorkel at the second coral reef in the bay
• Enjoy national drinks and refreshments
• Eat Dominican style buffet lunch
• Relax on beach chairs by the sea

Top questions

Is snorkeling equipment included on the Sosua tour?

Yes, mask, fins, life jacket, and instructions are all included.

Does the Sosua snorkeling day trip include lunch?

Yes, a Dominican-style buffet lunch is provided after snorkeling.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

National drinks like rum and beer are included along with bottled water and pina coladas.

Is round-trip transportation part of the package?

Yes, air-conditioned vehicle pickup and drop-off are included.

Can small children join this snorkeling trip?

Yes, infants can ride in strollers or prams; specialized seats are available.

What kind of boats are used for groups?

Small groups use glass-bottom or fast boats; larger groups get catamarans or yachts.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to Sosua Beach, all snorkeling equipment with guidance from a local expert, WiFi onboard for sharing photos instantly, national drinks like rum and beer plus bottled water and pina coladas after swimming, a full Dominican buffet lunch with fish and fried chicken plus rice and beans and salad—and finally your own beach chair to relax before heading back.