Punta Cana Family Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling Adventure

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Booked 5+ times last week!

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Casey_W ·

May 2026

My wife and I went on this catamaran and had a great time! The crew was very friendly and fun. We got to snorkel and cruise around, and spent a good amount of time in the water at the natural pool. We purchased the photos from Franciso, which turned out great. Would recommend.

· Shawn_C ·

May 2026

Pick up and drop off was good. The people for the driving and the excursion were fantastic. The excursion was fun and would totally recommend it to everyone. I would go back.

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Overview

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Brunch

Potato chips and seasonal tropical fruit
Soda/Pop

Bebida alcholica: (Ron, cerveza, variedad de coktail, frut ponch, tipica Mamajuana).

Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Show up 10 minutes before pick up, the transport will have a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

Playa Bibijagua

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 155 reviews

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So Much Fun!

Lindsey_M, Jul 2026

Our family had a wonderful time on the snorkeling excursion! The crew went above and beyond to make it special!

Very Disappointing

Jackie_M, Jun 2026

Only one stop to snorkel 45 min. Staff on catamaran were not helpful. No instruction about putting on mask and snorkel. No flippers. Asked staff 3 different times to assist with mask for my granddaughter as face is narrow only one size mask. Never got a fit that didn’t leak so couldn’t really snorkel to see fish. Last stop is “natural pool” which was just still murky green water no paddle board or any other equipment to use could just stand in the water. Advertised as family trip but emphasis was on drinking alcohol and dancing to loud music. Staff not helpful at all even for getting a soda and chips. I would not recommend this activity.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Jackie ,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the snorkeling equipment and the service for your granddaughter. This is absolutely not the standard of care and attention we aim to provide. We take your comments very seriously. We are already reviewing our equipment sizes, our staff's responsiveness, and the balance of our onboard atmosphere to ensure it remains a welcoming environment for families. Your insights about the natural pool and snacks have also been shared with our operations team for immediate review. We truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We hope you will give us another opportunity in the future to provide you and your family with the high-quality experience you deserve. Warm regards,

Family fun!

Melissa_S, Jun 2026

Had a lot time to snorkel, crew members were very nice and entertaining. Blue drink was fantastic. Great for families

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your family had a great time snorkeling and enjoyed the crew’s hospitality. We’re especially glad you loved the blue drink! It was a pleasure to have you on board, and we look forward to welcoming you again for more fun experiences. Best regards, Rose Hello Catamarans Punta Cana Team

The best ever

Melissa_M, Jun 2026

This excursion was AMAZING!! If you are traveling with smaller kids the music does tend to get very loud

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Melissa! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time on the Punta Cana Family Catamaran Cruise. We appreciate your feedback about the music volume and will keep that in mind to make the experience even better for families with smaller kids. We hope to see you and your family again soon! Regards, Rose

Good time, 2 different...

Jessica_L, Jun 2026

Good time, 2 different spots for: snorkeling then swimming. Great crew, no seaweed at the spots either. The boat was a bit older.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Jessica_L, Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the two different spots for snorkeling and swimming and that our crew made your experience great. We also appreciate your feedback about the boat — we are continually working on improvements to enhance the comfort of our trips. We hope to welcome you back on board for another fun adventure soon! Best regards, Rose

Family fun snorkeling adventure

Shawn_C, May 2026

Pick up and drop off was good. The people for the driving and the excursion were fantastic. The excursion was fun and would totally recommend it to everyone. I would go back.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on our excursion and that our drivers and staff took great care of you. Providing a fun and seamless experience from pickup to drop-off is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for recommending us, and we cannot wait to welcome you back on board on your next visit to Punta Cana! Warm regards, The Team Hello Punta Cana Catamarans

Great Experience

Casey_W, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Casey, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife had a great time on our catamaran cruise. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed snorkeling, cruising, and relaxing in the natural pool. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Francisco and the crew. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you both back for another memorable adventure soon! Best regards, Rose Hello Catamarans Punta Cana Team!

Nice vacation I would do it again with no problem I felt like I am from here. Nice vibe and welcome with open arms.

Shaka_Z, Mar 2026

I enjoyed everything and how nice the staff is and how nice they are to me. If I come back to visit or on vacation I will come there again

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Shaka_Z, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time and felt at home with us. Our team takes great pride in creating a welcoming vibe for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you again whenever you return to Punta Cana for another memorable experience! Best regards, Rose 🌺 Hello Catamarans Punta Cana Team

Fun day, but beware of photo package

rachel_s, Mar 2026

Our family of four did this excursion. Our boat left on time. We were on a very comfortable boat with plenty of space and a slide. They served bagged Lays chips and fruit kabobs as snacks. The staff were lively, attentive and entertaining. Fun time. I took of two stars because we purchased the $90 photo package. We were told it would be emailed to us on the same night. Never received them or a response to my email.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Rachel, Thank you very much for sharing your experience and for choosing our excursion for your family outing. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the boat, and the service provided by our team. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the photo package. Our photos are normally delivered within 12 to 24 hours, as the photographer needs time to select and edit the images before sending them. According to our records, the link with your photos was sent by email. Sometimes these emails may arrive in the spam or junk folder, so we kindly recommend checking there as well. In any case, we will be happy to resend the link immediately. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can make sure you receive your photos and keep those special memories from your experience with us. Thank you again for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you and your family again in the future. Best regards, Bebe Catamarans

Great 1/2 days activity

MarieJulie_P, Mar 2026

We had a great time on this activity. The sea was a bit rough for snorkeling, but that was out of everyone’s control. The tour company did a great job with the entertainment. The only thing I would mention is that the music was very loud, which made it hard for us to hear each other. Since it was advertised as a family tour, we expected a calmer atmosphere rather than a party-style environment. My kids were 5&8 would not recommend for younger kids.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello Marie-Julie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding the Punta Cana Family Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling Adventure. We’re glad to hear you had a great time and appreciate your feedback. We understand that the sea conditions can be unpredictable, and we strive to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We also appreciate your comments about the music volume. Your input is invaluable, and we will take it into consideration as we continue to enhance our family-friendly activities. We want to ensure that every family has a wonderful experience, and your insights help us achieve that. If you have any additional comments or suggestions, please feel free to share. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you and your family back in the future! Best regards, Rose Hello Catamarans Punta Cana Team

Worth it!

Brittany_L, Sep 2025

We went with our 3 year old and had a blast! Everyone was soooo nice and lively. The photographer on the boat was amazing and took the best pictures! Honestly, was the best part of the trip. Snorkeling was very clear. The sand bar was amazing. They had floating bar, people with monkeys and parrots to take pictures with.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Brittany_L, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your little one had such a fantastic time with us. It’s great to know the snorkeling, sand bar, and our photographer made your trip extra special. We loved having you on board and hope to welcome you back for more fun adventures soon! Warm regards, Hello Catamaran Punta Cana Team

Not worth it with kids.

Amber_H, Jul 2024

Would not recommend this boat ride as a family boat ride. It was more of a booze cruise. The snorkeling section was short and not very good or organized. The second stop was just a place for people to stand and 'stew' in the warm waist deep water and drink a lot. Not ideal for kids, and it definitely wasn't worth the time allotted to this trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Amber, thank you for recommendations., we will be working on it, to make it better. hope to see you next time!! best regards,

Didn't live up to expectations

Jason_W, Jul 2024

This was a bit disappointing. The trip lasted just over 2 hours and consisted of a short trip off the beach to the "snorkeling" area which was basically snorkeling without fish. Then a 5 minute ride to the natural pool where we stood in waste deep, murky water for 30 minutes before heading back to port. This is also advertised as a "family" tour but they had some sketchy music playing, one song was constantly dropping f!ck every few seconds.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear customer, We have two stops in the water as we describe our activity. the first one is the snorkeling area which lasts forty-five minutes and the rest of the activity is for sailing, living up, meeting new people, and drinking where the natural pool is located. We will investigate what was happened, we are sure that the time was not as short as you told us. We will take care of your case and will not need it to be repeated. Regards

Above expectations

Mohammad_S, Jun 2024

Amazing crew , very nice stops and places . The weather was great. They runned an amazing DJ and music .

Response from Host, Jun 2024

I'm glad to see your comment. We hope to see you again. Thanks

Switched times last minute

Kangkana_K, May 2024

They did change the time for my booking last minute which ended up throwing off my whole plan for the day. I understand it’s unpredictable if other people cancel last minute but it really messed up my whole plan. If you book this just be sure to confirm the time with the tour operator multiple times and have backup plans if the times get switched around.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear custormer, We contacted you last minute to tell you that we had many cancellations for the 12pm shift, we suggested you the 3pm shift you agreed without any issues. If you did not want to go any more with us our supplier would free to refund you. After you made the activity with us, you complained about the time rescheduling. It would not be a problem, if you told us you decided not to go. I am sorry for that because it was something unpredictable. Regards,

Great for older parents

Courtney_T, May 2024

I chose a family boat excursion because I was with my 73 year old mother. Great choice. She loved it. Still fun with music, but not too crazy. Lots of families with children. I recommend.

Response from Host, May 2024

We appreciate your excellent comment. Thank you for informing us that. We hope to see you again.

Not a lot of sailing

Emily_D, Apr 2024

If you are looking to get on a boat in the DR, this is probably about as good as it gets. We took a lengthy van ride to a gathering of beach shops/businesses where we waited for the rest of the riders. We then boarded a boat that sailed for 5 minutes to average crowded snorkeling (at best) and then another 5 min to a beach- not a natural pool- where vendors with floating goods approach you. The staff is very nice, serving drinks and a snack of chips and salsa. I couldn’t come to the Caribbean and not go boating, but this is not what I had in mind. The older teens on the boat had a blast and were able to drink safely and enjoy a short boat excursion that ended with two dances on the boat deck. More dancing would have been fun. More cruising would have been ideal. We also booked through viator and there was a communication error and we had to reschedule.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We read your comment carefully. As we set it to Viator our activity lasts 3 hours on the boat. We provide transportation included in the price you pay for your reservation. Due to your distance you have a different pick up time, your activity was a shared party boat activity for that reason we send you a transportation that passed in other different hotels to pick up people in that case many of the other people sometimes are not on time to get in the vehicle that make us wait a little long and sometimes we have some traffic issues on the road, everyone knows when we deal with human beings things go this way, sometimes they are on time sometimes not. For your activity we NEVER give our clients five(5) minutes to snorkel and another five(5) minutes to go to the natural pool. We are extremely strict at this point to our captain and crews. The time for snorkeling is always 35 minutes and the rest of the time left is for entertainment and going to the natural pool, drinking, and dancing. We are very watchful to your comment, we will discuss that in an appointment to our staff to know more about your situation. Thank you for your comment, we will take care about it for not receiving another one this way.

Great relaxing snorkelling tour

Angela_M, Mar 2024

Amazing crew, made you feel comfortable and ensured you had a great time. Great for families and people of all ages. We saw lots of fish when snorkelling before reaching the natural pool where we could relax in the water. The photographer on board made sure to capture amazing shots of everyone. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We appreciate your excellent comment. Thank you for informing us that. We hope to see you again

Decent trip

Christopher_K, Feb 2024

They gave us a boat without a slide when I booked one with it. Other then that it was a fun trip. The staff was helpful, and friendly.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

We thrilled to read your great comment. Thank you very much. We appreciate that.

Will go again

GlendaSteve_G, Jan 2024

All of it. Loved dancing with the staff and the sugar free snacks. The salsa was great! The captain was great!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

We are all really excited to read your kind comment slowly. We're excited to see you again soon. Many thanks!

Great family excursion

Charlotte_H, Nov 2023

The crew were fun and engaging! We got to snorkel and enjoy the “natural pool.” Snacks and drinks were included, which was very nice. I would recommend this excursion!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you very much for your nice comment. We hope to see you again.

Easy and fun mini-trip

Daryna_D, Oct 2023

Nice and fun mini trip - friendly crew, drinks, music! Perfect for those who don't want to be on the ship all day.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

I am elated to read your comment. we hope to see you again. Thanks,

Escapade de rêve en catamaran et snorkeling

INES_D, Aug 2024

Demie journée catamaran et snorkeling très sympa en famille, avec un groupe familiale aussi de 30 personnes environ. Le chauffeur était à l’heure pour nous récupérer, organisation au top. Les animateurs encadrants étaient adorables, attentifs aux tous petits et précautionneux, mais aussi très festifs. Nous avons pu nager avec les poissons, le matériel de snorkeling était nickel et désinfecté. Nous avons ensuite navigué jusqu’à une étendue d’eau peu profonde où nous avons passé du temps en musique (un resto sur l’eau au besoin). Moment formidable et paysages époustouflants… pourtant nous avons vu du pays. Nous recommandons +++

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, ce fut un plaisir pour nous de vous accueillir vous et votre famille lors de notre excursion, nous espérons vous revoir !! Passe une bonne journée!! cordialement!!