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Dominican Republic · CARIBBEAN CATAMARAN CRUISES

The 15 Best Catamaran Cruises in the Dominican Republic

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Open bar, a sandbar stop and the warm shallows off the coast: the catamaran cruise is the easiest good day on the water. Here is how they compare on snorkelling, party volume, group size and price, so you can tell the quiet family sail from the floating dance floor before you book.

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - Getting There From Punta Cana: Plan for a Long, Tour-Bus Day

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,822 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Speedboat to Saona Island, starfish at the natural pool, catamaran party ride home, plus a Dominican buffet lunch and open bar.

“Alex and Juan were very friendly and helpful guides. The transportation was okay; it took about 1.5 hours due to stops at different meeting points. The swimming stop was enjoyable. There were photographers taking photos during the tour, but the prices were very expensive, so I wouldn’t recommend buying them. The island was beautiful, and the food was acceptable. The return to the hotel was a bit tiring because of the catamaran trip and the multiple bus stops. Overall, I was happy with the tour and would recommend it to anyone who wants to see the island.”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Meeting Point at Plaza Bibijagua and the Pickup That Actually Works

Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks

Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks - Cabeza de Toro Natural Reserve: The Snorkel Location That Changes the Mood

3.Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,296 reviews · from $89

Punta Cana small-group catamaran snorkeling near Cabeza de Toro with open bar, slide, paddle board, and light snacks (3.5h).

“The crew made this an extraordinary experience for a first time snorkeler. They were fun and made everyone feel special. The transportation to and from the location was convenient and safe! I would recommend this excursion to all.”

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing - Reef Snorkel Stop: Shallow Water, Fish Spotting, and What It Feels Like

4.Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · from $149

Punta Cana combo tour with reef snorkel, catamaran cruise with open bar, and parasailing over the coast. Great value when weather cooperates.

“The Three Adventures excursion includes snorkeling, catamaran fun, and parasailing. My main positive comment is about our guide Victor. He was fantastic! He kept a party vibe going and wanted to make sure everyone was having fun. Snorkeling was amazing and the drinks/dancing on the catamaran were great! Unfortunately the weather did not co-operate for the parasailing portion of the excursion and the heavy winds prevented this activity from happening. Victor was quick to organize alternative activities to offer which other couples agreed to but my husband and I really wanted to experience parasailing. Victor and his colleague Tomas went the extra mile to get us up in the air…”

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Punta Cana Booze Cruise, Snorkeling, Sand-Bar with Entertainment

Punta Cana Booze Cruise, Snorkeling, Sand-Bar with Entertainment - The 3-Hour Flow: Reef, Drinks, Sand-Bar Entertainment, Return Party

5.Punta Cana Booze Cruise, Snorkeling, Sand-Bar with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,037 reviews · from $69

A $69 Punta Cana booze cruise with reef snorkeling, a natural pool sand-bar, and an open bar party for 3 hours.

“Scammer, pick up was at 1:00 picked up a group 5 mins before arrival which was 2:25, boat party starts at 2:30 - Boat did not come to pick us up until 3:30ish we had to ride a speedboat to get to the party boat.. drinks were wack boat was Read more”

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Punta Cana Snorkeling Cruise and Dune buggy Combo Adventure

Punta Cana Snorkeling Cruise and Dune buggy Combo Adventure - The buggy start at Rancho Pin: where the day can get messy

Punta Cana Parasailing & Snorkeling Cruise Experience

Punta Cana Parasailing & Snorkeling Cruise Experience - The Boat Vibe: Double-Decker Catamaran, Open Bar, and Real Party Energy

7.Punta Cana Parasailing & Snorkeling Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · from $139

Go 500 feet up over Bavaro Beach, snorkel coral reefs from a catamaran, then chill at a natural pool with drinks in Punta Cana.

“Luis and the team provided a great time and fun experience. The boat ride out to the parasailing was a bit rough and the driver let two people off at the wrong stop and they missed the excursion. Please make sure you get off the boat the same place you for on. Don’t let them tell you differently. The rest of the snorkeling was great they did lead a few out to far with the strong current but still a great time”

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Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

Saona Island small group and relax - luxury catamaran - Getting started: Bayahibe pickup and a 7:30 launch

8.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139

Small-group luxury catamaran from Bayahibe to Saona, Catuano snorkeling, and Las Palmillas starfish pool with lunch and open bar.

“We had a wonderful day on this catamaran trip. Couldn’t fault the experience - there was plenty of space for everyone on the boat. There was a constant flow of drinks and snacks, lunch was great. Staff and guide/hosts were very friendly aRead more”

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Parasailing, Snorkel Cruise & Virgen Beach from Punta Cana

Parasailing, Snorkel Cruise & Virgen Beach from Punta Cana - The speedboat cruise: drinks, snacks, music, and the waiting game

9.Parasailing, Snorkel Cruise & Virgen Beach from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $159

Parasailing and reef snorkeling from Punta Cana with round-trip pickup, an open bar, and a stop at Virgen Beach for swimming and photos.

“Parasailing was the appropriate amount of time but the snorkeling and stingray experience felt very short. Not much action with the stingray experience. The crew did a good job trying to engage everyone on the boat. Felt like a long day for 3 short experiences. Did enjoy the demo of opening a whole coconut and getting to eat/drink from it.”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour - Getting to the boat: pickup windows and how to avoid morning chaos

Full Day ATV Experience and Booze Cruise with Open Bar

Full Day ATV Experience and Booze Cruise with Open Bar - Dominican farm tastings: coffee, chocolate, and cigars

11.Full Day ATV Experience and Booze Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · from $110

Punta Cana ATV through countryside and caves, then an open-bar snorkeling catamaran with natural pool time and round-trip transfers.

“So much fun!We had a blast!I'm glad we did it.All the people were just amazing- they thought of everything and made this tour a great fun and safe!Safety was definitely their priority.We got to see more of the island, beach, the cave and the snorkeling on a party boat was a gran finale of a wonderful day.Make sure u have the biggest sun glasses, something to cover your entire face and head , if u don't, they sell bandanas and other face coverings..U will get dirty everywhere.It will be messy.Kenny, our guide was wonderful, he took great care of us and was always near if we had any concerns or…”

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Punta Cana Party Boat (Only Adult)

Punta Cana Party Boat (Only Adult) - The 3:00 pm Timing: Why This Slot Works in Punta Cana

12.Punta Cana Party Boat (Only Adult)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $52Best value

Adults-only Punta Cana party boat for 3 hours: music, drinks, snorkeling, shallow-water swim, and nachos. Pickup and mobile ticket.

“Captain David & chocolate’s team were amazing! We had soo much fun and they provided a wonderful service. They ensured whilst we had fun; we were safe too. Best excursion I have ever had & will definitely do it again next time I’m in DR. Music was litty too!”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar - Catamaran or speedboat ride: the fun part, plus the motion

Punta Cana Private Virgen Beach Small & Big Group Snorkel Cruise

Punta Cana Private Virgen Beach Small & Big Group Snorkel Cruise - Starting at Bavaro Beach: Meeting Point and How the Day Flows

14.Punta Cana Private Virgen Beach Small & Big Group Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $799

Punta Cana catamaran snorkel cruise with open bar, reef time, and a natural swimming pool stop, plus snacks and easy hotel pickup.

“My family and I booked this cruise this for my 50th birthday. The crew of Robert, Alex, Jackie and the others made it an especially great time for us. Genuinely nice people who will do everything to make you happy. Even surprised me with a cake! The kids loved eating nachos and salsa in the water at the natural pool. I do recommend the morning cruise as we had most of the snorkeling area and natural pool to ourselves. I do hope the previous reviewer gets her issue resolved, we received our picture disc without issue. I'd personally like to thank them for an excellent 50th!”

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Full-Day Tour 4×4 ATV, Water Cave, and Snorkeling Cruise

Full-Day Tour 4x4 ATV, Water Cave, and Snorkeling Cruise - Taíno Ecological Park and the Fresh-Water Cenote Swim

15.Full-Day Tour 4×4 ATV, Water Cave, and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $149

ATV dirt roads, a freshwater cenote, and a catamaran snorkeling cruise with an open bar, plus optional two-day pacing in Punta Cana.

“So happy to have this trip! We had both parts at the same day. First we drove the ATV, thanks to the guides who helped me with my first time driving the ATV. Excited trip. Wanted to have more time on the Macao beach - very short visit! The Read more”

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