Top 9 Catamaran Cruises with Open Bar in the Dominican Republic

1.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67 per person Our pick

Spend a full day traveling from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, or Macao to Saona Island by speedboat or catamaran. Stop at the Natural Swimming Pool, enjoy a Dominican buffet and open bar, then relax on white sand. Guides such as Indiana Jones are praised for keeping the boat lively, though travel time can reduce beach hours.

“Oh my gosh … what can I say this experience was awesome and I would fly back to do it again”

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2.Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · $795 for the boat, seats 10 Top rated

You’ll spend about 3.5 hours on a private catamaran from Bávaro Beach, with snorkeling, a water slide, dolphin spotting, a shallow natural pool, music, drinks, snacks, and Dominican-style food. Your group has the boat to itself, and the crew can play your music. Pickup is offered from Punta Cana and Bávaro hotels.

“Great private catamaran ride. Staff were so friendly and worked really hard to create a great experience for us. Everyone in the family had fun and I would highly recommend”

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3.Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 3h 30m · from $74 per person

Spend about three hours aboard a spacious catamaran with guides such as Vanessa, Pablo, Jay, and Joel. Snorkel over a fish-filled reef, use the boat slide, swim in a natural pool, visit a private beach, and enjoy sandwiches, cake, fruit, snacks, and an open bar. Hotel pickup covers Punta Cana, Bávaro, Macao, and Uvero Alto.

“Great excursions. Very fun! Lots to do ! Good water activity. The food provided was better than expected. The drinks could have been better. Really enjoyed this excursion!”

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4.Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $84 per person

Spend about six and a half hours aboard Tip Top Catamaran, sailing from Sosua Bay along the Dominican Republic’s north coast. You’ll snorkel at two sites, eat a buffet lunch, enjoy drinks and live commentary, and return by arranged transport. The crew may include Alex, Andrew, Alain, or Sonia, and the boat can feel lively and social.

“Great time with great staff who were very attentive to our safety and having lots of fun. The staff explained the itinerary very well. We had a good lunch and the music and dancing were very joyous.”

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5.Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · $680 for the boat, seats 10

Take a private three-hour catamaran from Punta Cana for up to 10 people. Expect hotel pickup, snorkeling, dolphin-habitat views, a natural pool, a semi-private beach, an onboard slide, music, snacks, and an open bar. The crew provides safety instructions, guides, equipment, and refreshments.

“More snacks. Very friendly staff. Clean catamaran. We felt save in the water. I would highly recommend this tour”

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6.Private Catamaran with Sound system, Slide, Open bar & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · $699 for the boat, seats 10

Set out from Jellyfish Restaurant for a private three-hour catamaran cruise along Bávaro Beach. You’ll snorkel at Punta de los Nidos, swim at a shallow natural pool, enjoy an open bar and snacks, and play your own music. Hotel pickup can be arranged, and the boat is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

“So much fun with extended family. Easy transportation. Nice captains and staff. Beautiful pictures and memories to last a lifetime.”

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7.Catamaran Tour to Saona Island with Open Bar and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $81 per person

Sail from Bayahibe to Saona Island on a lively catamaran, stopping at a shallow natural pool before three hours on the beach. Your day includes hotel transfer when selected, a Dominican buffet with vegetarian choices, unlimited beer and soft drinks, music, and a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Alex is one guide associated with the tour.

“This is the perfect excursion if you want to feel like you're in a postcard. The boat was clean and lively, the beach was paradise, and everything ran smoothly. It’s ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends. The open bar didn’t hurt either!”

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8.Catamaran Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 82 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58 per person Best value

You’ll spend 210 minutes cruising Punta Cana’s coast with a Spanish, English, or French-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, music, snacks, and drinks. The trip includes a stop in clear water and time in a natural ocean pool. Hotel pickup is available from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cabeza de Toro, and Uvero Alto.

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9.Puerto Plata Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $99 per person

Sail Sosua Bay on a shared catamaran with a beginner-friendly snorkeling stop, crew-led music, a light BBQ lunch, and an open bar. Pickup is available from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, and nearby hotels. Allow 30 to 50 minutes each way for transport, and bring a towel, sunscreen, and patience for beach boarding by ladder.

“Amazing communication throughout the whole experience! Very professional. Very responsive and helpful with questions!”

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