REVIEWED · DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CATAMARAN CRUISES

The 15 Best Catamaran Cruises in the Dominican Republic

36 cruises  ·  from $58 per person

Almost every boat here is going to Saona or the sandbar short of it. These 15 compare the crossing, the lunch on the beach and the group sizes, which is where the price difference actually sits.

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - Getting from Punta Cana to Bayahibe
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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

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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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Snorkeling in the nature reserve
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

2.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99 per person Top rated

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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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing - Parasailing from Cortesito Beach
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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

3.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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Saona Island small group and relax - luxury catamaran - Starting in Bayahibe at 7:30 in the morning
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Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

4.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

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

Sail aboard the 75-foot Quetzal with up to 30 people, stopping at Catuano for guided snorkeling, Saona Island for beach time, and Las Palmillas for starfish. Your day includes Bayahibe pickup, lunch, snacks, an open bar, and live commentary from guides such as Charlotte, Lola, and Enrique.

“An amazing experience! The tour guide and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Was very organized and we felt pampered throughout the entire day. We enjoyed it and would highly recommend! We relaxed, ate great food, and saw beautiful things!”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar - The early coach ride from Punta Cana
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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

5.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

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

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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Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure - Pickup in an air-conditioned minivan
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Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

6.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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Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach - The boat ride along Cotubanama National Park
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Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

7.Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89 per person

You’ll travel from your hotel to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by speedboat and sailing catamaran, with the order depending on the selected option. Expect 2.5 hours on the beach, buffet lunch, open-bar drinks, music, and a 30-minute stop at the natural pool. Guides including Christian, Juan, and Paula have earned special praise for their care and energy.

“Great organization, stops, amazing staff, amazing drinks and food, recommend!”

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Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks - Cabo Engaño: snorkeling away from the main boat crowd
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Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks

8.Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · $989 for the boat, seats 14

Sail privately from Bibijagua with a captain and crew aboard a catamaran for up to 14 people. You’ll snorkel near Cabo Engaño, use the boat slide, paddle in a shallow natural pool, enjoy rum, beer, cocktails, and snacks, then visit a souvenir market. Morning and afternoon departures are offered.

“Celebrated my 30th birthday with my closest friends on Happy Fish! Always a wonderful time with the best crew!”

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Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks - Snorkeling among coral and colorful fish
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Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

9.Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

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

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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Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar - Hotel pickup can add time to the morning
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Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

10.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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Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana - What the 2 p.m. departure really means
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Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana

11.Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana

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

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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Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat - Barbecue lunch and the open bar
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Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

12.Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 197 reviews · from $95 per person

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat or catamaran. You will stop at a waist-deep natural pool, look for starfish, enjoy a Dominican-style BBQ buffet and drinks, then relax on a white-sand beach. Guides may speak several languages, and Max and Jack Sparrow have been especially well liked.

“This was by far my favorite day in Punta Cana! It was a great excursion! So nice to be out on the water! Snorkeling, drinking, playing.... and that catamaran was so much fun! I wanted to do it again! They did great! Definitely a must do!”

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Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip - The first snorkeling stop
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Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

13.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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Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks - Snorkeling among coral and colorful fish
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Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

14.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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3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Hooka Diving - Snorkeling - Snorkeling around a busy patch of water
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3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

15.3 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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