The 7 Best Private Catamaran Charters in the Dominican Republic

1.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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