Reef Explorer Multiple activity Excursion from Punta Cana by Marinarium

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Choose your own adventure on this multi-activity Reef Explorer excursion from Punta Cana. Visit the Marinarium where you can relax and explore, then dive in for some snorkeling and paddle the area in a kayak. Other activities include power-snorkeling, paddle-surfing or simply lounging on a provided floating mat. A Health Bar provides a variety of included snacks and drinks should you get hungry.

Try your hand at multiple water-based activities on the Reef Explorer
Paddle-surfing, power-snorkeling, snorkeling, and kayaking on offer; all equipment included
See the underwater world's flora and fauna
Snacks and refreshments
Round-trip hotel transportation from Punta Cana

What's Included

Snacks
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Soft drinks

Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will receive a confirmation email with your pick-up time.

What To Expect

Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Featured review

isabella_v

This is a wonderful excursion to take with friends or couples. Swimming with the sting rays and the sharks was a very thrilling experience, also the amount of water activities available makes the 3.5 hours fly by. It was a very fun experience. The fresh smoothies were amazing, and it was very nice to have some snacks on board. The massage was probably my favorite part. I would definitely recommend this excursion.

Reviews

3.3

based on 139 reviews

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Lots of snorkeling time!

Tara_S, Jun 2026

Pick up and drop off was included as stated. Driver showed us around area with crocodile, iguanas, etc when we first arrived. Got checked in went to a waiting area with bathrooms available. Multiple different group tours start about the same time. Group of about 30 started with a short (~10 minutes) open boat ride to a semi-permanent dock type "island." Had roped in areas to snorkel with stingrays and sharks, and an open area with a small reef. Another tour group stopped and snorkeled nearby. Very little instruction with snorkeling. Sea scooters and flippers available. Had sea-view floats for those who don't like snorkeling to see underwater. Kayaks, paddle boards, and sea hammocks available to use. Waist floats provided. Bar area with snacks (ham and cheese or cheese sandwiches, chips and salsa, fruits, coconut, etc) and non-alcoholic drinks (pop, water). Had a few tables in shade and loungers in the sun. Massage was 15 minutes on a massage table and decent. Best part was being able to do what you want for a long time. We snorkeled for almost the whole time. Had 2 composting toilets on the dock, good balance is helpful since they're not attached and dock moves :-) with hand sanitizer. Would recommend if you want one place to stay and be able to choose what you want to do.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Reef Explorer, Tara. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the variety of activities available and that the flexibility of the excursion allowed you to spend most of your time snorkeling and exploring the underwater world. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated the different marine encounters, the relaxation areas, the refreshments, and the opportunity to enjoy the experience at your own pace. We are also pleased that our transportation service and team helped make your day enjoyable from the moment you arrived. Your detailed feedback provides a great overview of the experience and will certainly be helpful to future guests. Thank you for recommending Reef Explorer. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Punta Cana.

Incredible experience, loved every part!

isabella_v, May 2025

Definitely one for the books

emmanbige, Mar 2025

Very surreal experience just wish we had more time to do certain activities. Massage was decent. The power snorkelling was amazing and just overall a wonderful time. A must go!

Good luck seeing any sharks or rays.

Holly_R, Feb 2023

Don't waste your money. Never saw 1 shark, they said 1 was in there but hiding. Saw 2 sting rays, but you really had to search for them. I did a similar excursion with different company a few years ago in DR and there was literally 50-60 sharks and rays swimming all over. Description also said someone would lead you to some good snorkeling over the reefs. All they did was throw bread in the water to make the fish come up to the dock. These were what was important to us on this excursion but if all you want is the massage, paddleboarding, and kayaking, then you might like. Just feel it is false advertising..

A great half day excursion!!!!

John_A, Jan 2022

We were looking for an experience with some freedom, not one that we were kept in a group and had to follow a crowd. That was exactly what we got. It was delightful. The kayaks and paddle boarding were a good time. The massage was good, nothing to write home about but was a nice part of the day. Fun seeing the rays and the nurse sharks up close. The motorized water jets that pull you through the water were so fun. They made the snorkeling with sharks easier. Feeding the fish was quite entertaining. We let a guide take us out to show us where the coral reefs were to snorkel and it was so enjoyable. SO ENJOYABLE! Beautiful fish and Caribbean coral and reefs. Take your time and enjoy this excursion. We will be doing this again next trip.

I can’t swim but had a blast!

Jeanette_E, Jul 2021

I can’t swim so I didn’t snorkel, kayak, paddleboard or do any other of the other water activities but I enjoyed my time so much! I just enjoyed the time to sit, read and look out at the beautiful view. It was nice to get a complimentary massage. Also, the complimentary drinks and food was good. I especially liked the chips and salsa. Don’t expect to see many animals; I think there were only three small enclosures. I recommend this especially if you want to attend the snorkeling lessons!