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Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Viator Experience Award
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jaime_H ·
Jul 2026
It was fantastic! If you are looking for good snorkling and a fun atmosphere but not a crazy party boat with lots of people, I highly recommend this excursion. We stayed close to the guide while snorkeling and he showed us some cool spots and sea life. Open bar, music and great people!
· Joanna_P ·
Jul 2026
Smaller group made the experience so enjoyable! Well organized, friendly staff, delicious drinks, plenty of snacks, including fresh guacamole! Highly recommend! Snorkeling was amazing! So many fish! 10/10!

Overview

Explore the waters around Punta Cana aboard a catamaran on this carefully-curated tour. Spend a half-day (select from morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule) taking in the coastal scenery around Cabeza de Toro Natural Reserve, then don the provided snorkeling gear to explore the underwater world. You can also try out the boat's slide toboggan or just relax on board and soak up the sun's rays. The boat can accommodate up to 72 guests but is limited to 27 guests, leaving space to roam around as you please!
  • Multiple departures mean you can choose one to suit your schedule
  • Refreshments served on board the boat
  • Use of snorkel equipment included
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off via air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off on Air Conditioned vehicles
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Local guides
  • Snacks
    Light Snacks, Nachos Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Fruits of the Season.
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Premium aged Rum, Presidente Beer, Tequila, Vodka, Margaritas, Rum Punch,Soft Drinks, Soda Pop, Signature Cocktails, Bottled Water
  • Stand Up Paddle Board, Slide Toboggan
  • Restroom on board
  • Gratuities
  • Pictures
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

(If your pick up point does not come up on the dropdown, please type it in the search bar) After booking, the exact meeting location and check-in time will be confirmed via email or WhatsApp. If you have not received pickup details by the day before your tour, please contact the operator directly.

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Meeting point

  • Plaza Bibijagua
    MHCX+3HJ, C. P.º del Sol, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

    We are located at Plaza Bibijagua

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Happy Fish Catamarans

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Cabo Engaño

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Punta de los Nidos

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Bavaro Beach

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Cabeza de Toro Beach

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Plaza Bibijagua

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Not wheelchair 100% accessible, please advise, we can review every case
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Joni_D
We had a great time. Got picked up at our hotel. The crew was awesome. Very friendly. The snacks were great and plentiful. So were the cocktails.Snorkeling was great. Saw lots of different fish. On the way back stopped at a place where we saw dolphins . Definitely would go on this excursion again.

Reviews

4.9
based on 1,631 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Perfect excursion!!!!

LisaAnne_P, Sep 2026
Our crew was spectacular! Captain Raphael, Nino, baby face and Pineapple were fun and welcoming but also kind and the adventure felt very safe! The amount of time was perfect, the giant bottle of mamajuana is a great addition! Lots of cold water, soda water snd boozy beverages available. They even brought out the paddle boards for us at the second stop! Snorkeling over the reef was amazing, lots of fish to see and we even spotted a sting ray! Highly recommend this excursion and i travel often so I’m a hard critic! If you have a pool float or noodle bring it! Tip the guys well they deserve it.

This was so fun! We had a...

Caroll_O, Sep 2026
This was so fun! We had a great time with the crew and the boat ride was smooth and beautiful. Snorkeling is so amazing! Would definitely recommend getting in. Our group had a really great time.

The happiest tour!!

Shenade_M, Sep 2026
The best tour in Punta Cana, the team was amazing and truly made my day, thank you so much for everything guys!!!!!

Amazinggggg time 100% recommend!!

Brianna_J, Sep 2026
We had sooooo much fun the crew on the boat mad sure we had everything we needed. Drinks, snacks, and plenty of fun. Would recommend 100% to anyone interested.

Small group snorkelling

Nigel_O, Sep 2026
It was a great half day snorkelling trip. Well organised and great fun. Plenty of fish to be seen off the coast. The team did their upmost to make the trip a fun experience. We were lucky to have a small group of just 8 of us.

A Small group makes all the difference

Sade_B, Aug 2026
This experience was refreshing. Not only was the group small with only 9 people we didn’t travel to mini stops we stayed idle in one area and was able to snorkel for what felt like almost 2 hours before we went to the 2nd stop (the shallow waters) for paddle boarding etc. I appreciated the fact that we got to see some decent coral and lots of fish right at the surface. The 3 person crew had the vibes, drinks and the snacks flowing it was a nice adventure at sea.

Had an amazing time ,...

michael_s, Aug 2026
Had an amazing time , transport was great taxi drivers friendly, then the crew on the boat were absolutely amazing and made it really comfortable for everyone onboard! Saw so many fish and they even turned the boat around enroute so we could all see the stingray in the water that we passed! Plenty of snacks and drinks constantly! Would definitely recommend

Big fish

Michael_S, Aug 2026
Big fish was great kept drinks flowing music was good and great guides had a blast. Explained everything in good english

Fun with family!

Rachel_P, Aug 2026
The crew were so friendly and accommodating. We had a great time, even though my youngest daughter was too scared to snorkel.

Fun

Caley_A, Aug 2026
I have a 9 and 7 year old who absolutely loved this excursion. Nino and his team were AMAZING! Highly recommend this to everyone.

Great time on the boat,...

Sylvester_G, Aug 2026
Great time on the boat, swimming, and snorkeling. Well organized from pick up to arrival and then drop off. Staff was very friendly, informative, and attentive. A good amount of time for each activity (snorkeling, free time on the boat, swimming in the sandbar). Drinks and snacks was just right.

So much fun!

Dawn_I, Aug 2026
Fantastic! We had the best time. The crew was so much fun. The snorkeling was great. The slide and diving board were fun too. Having a small group rather than being crammed with a bunch of other people was so much better and allowed time to hang with the crew! The floating bar when we stopped to swim in the shallow water was a fun bonus! I would highly recommend this tour!

Worth it and would book again!

Monica_j, Aug 2026
amazing! wonderful excursion. i’m hesitant about boats because i worry about getting seasick, but it was a very smooth and relaxing ride. we were given fish food so the fish would swarm and it was lots of fun. i’m not a great swimmer and the crew was awesome about checking in and making sure we had rafts/floatations as needed. snacks and drinks were great the the crew were awesome hosts. i would absolutely book this exact excursion again. it was a small group too which i loved. much better than the busy party boats! would be great for families! do it!!

Fun trip

Jill_G, Aug 2026
Experience was great. Crew was fun and responsible. Food good. Snorkeling was fun but too crowded. I would recommend

Great boat trip

Helen_K, Aug 2026
A great trip from pick up at the hotel to drop off this trip was great value for money and such a fun morning. Snorkelling was amazing and the floating bar a lovely touch. The crew looked after everyone.

snorkel trip

Michael_H, Aug 2026
fun for all. Family ages 8-75. Snorkel leader took off so quickly, the first time snorkelers had struggles getting into gear, water and catch up to reef. No instruction was offered. Very nice crew, chips and salsa/guac and beverages. Nice music selections. A usual stop was turbid so we were taken to another spot which was shallow and clear. Very nice excursion. A bit over priced, we all thought.

BEST crew ever!!!

Martin_B, Aug 2026
Nino and his crew are the best, caring and a lot of fun! I will recommend these guys whitout hesitation! Thanks guys!

Great 10/10, the crew was...

Akaia_O, Aug 2026
Great 10/10, the crew was great. You get the most out of your time/money. I recommend . Very nice and not packed.

Best Excursion

Kristy_P, Aug 2026
Snorkeling was fun, but the crew really put the experience over the top. My husband and I had the best time with Rafael the captain, nino, JC and pineapple. They made us feel comfortable, like family the whole day and there was a lot to do. Highly recommend this excursion and the pick-up/ drop-off was easy and the driver made us feel comfortable as well.

Great trip!

shangoldsmith, Aug 2026
We had a blast on this excursion. The crew was great. Saw a ton of fish while snorkeling, kids loved the slide off the back of the boat, and ended at the perfect swim hole/sand bar. Plenty of snacks and drinks for kids and adults. We were staying in Bávaro so it was easy to get there and each stop was only a short jog on the boat, so we didn’t have to sit around and wait. Would 100% book it again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a half day trip.

Great experience!

shannon_s, Aug 2026
This was a great experience for my family! The hosts were friendly and accommodating and made the experience so much fun. We saw lots of sea life and snorkelled around the reef. It was beautiful. It’s important to note that if you have smaller children they may not be able to keep up with the group as the group goes pretty far from the boat. The experience overall was well organized, felt safe and enjoyable. The pick up and drop off was also seamless and the driver was very nice.

Best experience

Alex_S, Aug 2026
It was well organized and the crew was awesome - engaging and know how to have fun. One of the best experiences. Highly recommended.

Traveled with two teens...

K_K, Aug 2026
Traveled with two teens from Cali, everything was great. Pick up and drop off was a little late. But not too bad. We had a blast and turned into the highlight of the trip

Fantastic time with a fantastic crew. Highly recommend!

Keith_S, Aug 2026
What a fun experience. The crew were amazing, the snorkeling was good, the family had a great time. The drinks were great and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Really nice ride out to the snorkeling spot. Good time snorkeling and just the right amount of time too. Then some time to use the slide on the boat and jump off the diving board while we had drinks served by such a fun crew. Then the stop off on the way back in shallow waters to hang out, paddleboard if you wanted, have drinks in the ocean etc. Such a great time!!!!

Well worth it

Shawna_M, Aug 2026
Had a great time. Boat was not full which was nice. Drinks were great, captain was fun and the snorkeling was relaxing

100% recommend

Ashley_M, Aug 2026
What an amazing day! The crew were all fab and mad our day very special. Snorkelling with my daughter was magical and an unforgettable experience. Pick up and drop was smooth. Would highly recommend!

Best part of our trip

Elyssa_P, Aug 2026
By far the best part of our trip. Transport smooth, communication easy, the boat ride was a blast, the guides and bartenders were fantastic. They know how to have a good time and the fish were everywhere. If we go back to Punta Cana we will be booking again.

This was a great time we...

Clint_W, Aug 2026
This was a great time we had a wonderful experience the crew was fantastic everything was great it is a must do experience

Best Ever!

Debbie_D, Jul 2026
Such an awesome excursion and the staff went way and beyond with their skills - The snacks and drinks were spot on also - would definately do this again!!

Aquaman is the man

glenn_t, Jul 2026
Trip was amazing and aquaman could not have done more to make the experience better, the reefs were amazing and the sand bank was cool with the floating bar. Me and aquaman did my first taste of mama wana together too, a truly great day
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