12 Catamaran Cruises with Lunch and BBQ in Punta Cana Worth Booking

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

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

Spend a full day reaching Saona Island by speedboat, stopping at a starfish-filled natural pool, then returning by catamaran. Guides such as Christian, Alex, and Eduardo lead the trip in several languages. Expect a Dominican buffet, drinks, music, dancing, beach time, and a long coach transfer from Punta Cana.

“Christian really made us feel welcome, he explained the history of the area and we got to learn about the religion of typical Dominicans. I would recommend this trip to those who just want to relax and enjoy the beach. there were a lot of people when we visited the beach and the swimming spot, but it was never crowded.”

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2.Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, Beach & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · $595 for the boat, seats 10

Charter a private catamaran for up to 10 people and cruise the Bávaro coast for three hours. You’ll snorkel over a coral reef, stop at a shallow natural pool, visit a private beach, and enjoy BBQ food, drinks, music, and an English-speaking crew. Crew members have included Omar, Coco, Luis, René, Genesis, and Maikol.

“My family and I had an awesome time on the boat. The crew was super attentive and fun. The good they grilled was yummy and transport to the boat and back to the hotel was super easy. I would book it again.”

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3.Saona Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Natural Swimming Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · from $75 per person Best value

Travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, then cruise toward Saona Island with music, dancing, drinks, and a stop at Palmilla’s natural pool. You’ll have beach time, a Dominican buffet beneath the palms, and guides such as Carlos or Tio Luis. Pickup is included, but transport can be lengthy and boat arrangements may vary.

“Saona island is incredibly beautiful! It is exactly what my mind thinks of when you say “tropical paradise”. Carlos was an amazing host and made sure that I was well taken care of since I was one of the only people on the excursion who didn’t Read more”

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4.Saône Island from Punta Cana Catamaran, Natural Pool and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $78 per person

You’ll leave Punta Cana around 7:30 am for Bayahibe, then cruise toward Saona Island with music, drinks, and a bilingual guide. The day includes a one-hour natural pool stop, three hours on Saona with a Dominican buffet, and a speedboat return. Pedro is one guide praised for making the day enjoyable.

“Great time !! I wish they serve beer , they only have rum , but the crew was fun , pick up and drop off was on time . really recommended .”

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5.Saona Island Tour Catamaran Buffet Lunch & Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $75 per person

Travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, then by boat to Saona Island on an eight-hour group trip. You will stop at a natural pool, hear about the Taino people, enjoy a Dominican buffet, and have three to four hours on the island. Hotel transfers, boat transport, and a mobile ticket are included. A French-speaking guide may be available.

“One negative thing was the girl on the catamaran giving my daughter a hard time about something. 😕😕😕😕”

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6.Bacardi Island Excursion with Catamaran, Beach and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $115 per person Top rated

This long Tuesday excursion takes you from Punta Cana to Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island. You’ll ride a catamaran across Samaná Bay, stop for 30 minutes in a natural pool, then enjoy a buffet lunch, two drinks, and about three hours on the beach. Guides such as Nacho and the catamaran crew are known for making the long day lively.

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7.Catamaran Catalina Island Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · from $85 per person

Spend about eight hours traveling from Punta Cana to Catalina Island by catamaran, with hotel pickup, onboard music, snorkeling at The Wall, a beach buffet, and an open bar. The $85 price includes transport, equipment, lunch, and drinks, though bus changes and limited bar choices can affect the day.

“We were picked up in front of our condo on time. The driver was very prompt. But the connection from the transportation to the excursion could have been better planned. We waited around for a while before we knew where we Read more”

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8.Saona Island Catamaran Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $75 per person

You’ll leave Punta Cana by van for Bayahibe, then sail toward Saona Island with music, drinks, and a Dominican buffet lunch. Expect white sand, shallow water, and a natural pool stop. The day is scenic and social, but transport takes time and beach time may be shorter than expected.

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9.Punta Cana Private Catamaran with Snorkeling, Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $695 per person

Spend three hours on a private Punta Cana catamaran with your own group, snorkeling over coral reefs, swimming in a calm natural pool, stopping at a quiet beach, and eating a BBQ lunch onboard. Private transport, equipment, cocktails, water, and sodas are included. Alcohol is for ages 18 and older.

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10.Full day tour. Buggy, lunch and Catamaran Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $120 per person

Spend about 7.5 hours combining a buggy ride through Punta Cana’s rural interior, Atabey Park, Macao Beach, a Dominican buffet at La Bandera, and a catamaran cruise from Playa Los Corales. You’ll see coffee, cocoa, and tobacco production, snorkel at a coral reef, and enjoy an open bar after snorkeling.

“Bring clothes u don’t mind getting dirty!!!! We were a mess of dirt! Absolutely amazing trip. Buggy ride was about 30 minutes which is really nice but beach was rushed and I scammed $230 in chicken fingers and fries… we should have been warned. Beside that great tour would do again.”

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11.Punta Cana Catamaran Private Tour with BBQ and Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $849 per person

Spend about six hours on a private catamaran from Bávaro Beach. You’ll snorkel at a coral reef, visit a quiet beach for fresh coconut, eat a BBQ lunch, and swim at the Natural Pool. Hotel pickup, drinks, equipment, music, and WiFi are included. Only your group joins the boat.

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12.BBQ and Slide on a Private Catamaran with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · $1,100 for the boat, seats 15

Spend about four hours on a private catamaran from Punta Cana with your own group of up to 15. You’ll snorkel, watch for dolphins, swim in a natural pool, enjoy a BBQ, and sip beer, cocktails, soda, and water. Pickup and private transportation are offered, with music of your choice onboard.

“The crew was FANTASTIC! All 15 of us have only GREAT things about them. We would definitely recommend this to everyonr.”

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