15 Catamaran Snorkeling Cruises in the Dominican Republic Worth Booking

1.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99 per person Our pick

Spend about 3.5 hours aboard a catamaran limited to 16 people, with hotel pickup, snorkeling in a nature reserve, a sandbar stop, paddleboarding, snacks, and drinks. Crew members such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Mike are praised for keeping the trip friendly and safe, but morning departures may offer a quieter ride.

“Excellent experience. As described. Very attentive boat crew. We got picked up at RIU and transit was very smooth.”

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

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

Spend about 4.5 hours combining a double-decker catamaran, shallow-water snorkeling, a natural pool stop, drinks, snacks, and parasailing from Cortesito Beach. Crew members such as Derly, Deryl, Victor, and Kitson have earned praise for keeping the mood lively. Expect transfers and possible waiting between activities.

“It was wonderful, everything was perfect! The crew is funny. They took care of everybody and every detail to an unforgettable experience. Our parasail was the most high of every other's there! I huge recommend them!”

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3.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · $900 for the boat, seats 10

Spend about three hours on a private catamaran off Bavaro with snorkeling, Caribbean music, Bachata and Merengue lessons, fruit, bottled water, and an open bar. Hotel pickup and drop-off come by air-conditioned minivan. A multilingual guide and photographer are included, but photo packages cost extra, so ask about pricing before boarding.

“Great tour and awesome guides. Would have preferred if the camera man told us the photos weren't included in the pricing cause it was a bit annoying that we didn't get photos on our phones cause we thought they were included. Otherwise great experience!”

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4.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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5.Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · from $69 per person Best value

Join KayG Travel at 2 p.m. for a roughly four-hour catamaran trip from Punta Cana. You will snorkel among tropical fish, swim in a natural ocean pool, watch for dolphins near an enclosure, and enjoy music, dancing, snacks, an open bar, and boat slides. Pickup is offered, but allow extra time for transfers.

“Everything was lovely, the only thing that bugged me was that you spent like 25 mins at the snorkelling spot with nice water and then they took you to this natural pool, which was really just greenish water that looks like lake water and you spent over an hour there and it's pretty shallow, it wasn't bad just wish we spent more time at the snorkeling area, also the music is VERY loud but if you don't mind then it shouldnt be a problem, the staff were amazing tho and always kept the vibes good, the people taking pictures on board were very nice but do note that the pictures…”

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6.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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7.3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $105 per person

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with snorkeling, hookah underwater time, drinks, music, and professional guides. You will explore the Bávaro coral barrier without carrying heavy scuba gear. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but allow extra time for a possibly disorganized marina departure.

“This company (Powers Adventures) was amazing! The hotel pickup and once you arrive can be a little chaotic because you have to wait for the boat. But once you’re on the boat it’s absolutely amazing! It’s great for if you’re just trying to sit back or if you’re wanting to have tons of fun! This excursion is for everybody! We had so much fun!”

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8.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129 per person

Quetzal Catamaran takes you from Bayahibe toward Catalina Island aboard a spacious boat limited to 28 people. Expect The Wall and The Aquarium snorkel stops, a beach break, buffet lunch, snacks, drinks, multilingual commentary, and a return cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River. Pickup is included from Bayahibe.

“Amazing experience! The best crew and tour guide to show you how to do the beautiful island life of the DR”

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9.Catamaran Booze Cruise, Snorkeling & Punta Cana Coast View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $89 per person

Spend about three and a half hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with roundtrip transfers, reef snorkeling, tropical fruit, Dominican snacks, and unlimited national drinks for adults. A swimming guide leads the snorkel stop, then the crew turns the boat into a music-filled party before serving drinks in the shallow natural pool at Bavaro Beach.

“This trip was really fun- although it was a bit unorganized. There were other excursions in the middle of ours- parasailing and the shark and stingray diving- so we had to sit and wait and that was a little bit weird. The snorkeling and the natural pool was amazing and the after party was really fun. Although, they ran out of beer!!!!!!!!!”

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10.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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11.Private Catamaran Booze Cruise & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · $759 for the boat, seats 15

Cruise Punta Cana’s coast on a private catamaran for up to 15 people. The crew, including guides such as Raphael, serves unlimited rum, beer, vodka, tequila, soft drinks, fruit, and nachos while you swim at a sandbar, snorkel with gear, and dance to onboard music. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We had an absolute blast and will definitely book again next year!!! The staff was amazing and it was so fun we didn’t want it to wje”

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12.Catamaran Day Trip, Snorkeling & Sailing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $84 per person

Sail from Sosua Beach to Ocean World Marina aboard a 75-foot catamaran. You’ll snorkel at two sites, enjoy lunch and an open bar, and sail the coast with a friendly crew. Papo and Alain are among the named hosts praised for helping beginners feel safe. Hotel pickup is available from Puerto Plata and Cabarete.

“This was my vert first time snorkeling and I had a great time, they made sure I was safe and did not feel excluded. Also the food and drinks were so good! If I return, I'd book again. My only thing is the amount of people on the boat was a bit much.”

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13.Catamaran Booze Cruise And Snorkeling Punta Cana – Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $69 per person

Spend about three hours aboard Going Party Boat’s catamaran from Bávaro Beach. You’ll cruise the Punta Cana coast, snorkel with provided gear, swim in a natural pool, and enjoy rum, beer, soda, water, tropical fruit, nachos, music, and crew-led entertainment. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“The crew was very interactive and energetic! The rum punch was delicious. They took us to see dolphins, sea lions, barracuda, sting rays, and sharks.”

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14.Catamaran Party Cruise with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $84 per person

Meet your crew in Sosua for a three-hour catamaran party with two snorkeling stops, a BBQ of chicken wings and sausages, soda, rum and other alcoholic drinks, music, a water slide, and a jump platform. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guide Alex is known for keeping the group involved, while Tony handles the grill.

“The crew was fun! The drinks were flowing and the food was good! The boat was spacious and clean. The walk to the boat was a bit sketchy but we never felt unsafe. They offered the opportunity to snorkel and although the cruise didn’t go far we had a great time”

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15.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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