Puerto Plata Catamaran Cruises Around the World: 10 to Book

1.Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Cayo Arena Catamaran Cruise from Puerto Plata with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $160 per person

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Puerto Plata to Cayo Arena, a tiny sand island near Punta Rucia. You’ll visit mangroves, snorkel with a guide, swim at a sandbar with Champagne, and eat a Dominican buffet lunch with lobster, or seafood paella during the stated seasonal fishing restriction. Hotel pickup and equipment are included.

“If I could I’d give it 10 stars. Great trip to the ocean “swimming pool” and sand dune. The drinks were flowing, awesome ceviche, and one of the best lunches. The drive and visit to the local village at the end was both scenic and culturally enlightening. The service was top notch by the crew!!!!”

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6.Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and lunch on board!

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $75 per person Best value

Spend about five hours aboard a 52-foot Lagoon catamaran from Sosúa Beach. Swim or snorkel at two spots, relax in the onboard pool, and enjoy a BBQ lunch with chicken wings, pork chops, sausages, local beer, rum, soda, and water. Hotel pickup is offered from Puerto Plata, Cabarete, and Sosúa.

“pretty fish and wonderful crew members. I lost my hat. But its ok. Im liked the excursion and the timing fot the excursion was good. Had other things to do in the afternoon. I had fun.”

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7.Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion, Private Charter on Blue Sky Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · $1,750 for the boat, seats 10 Top rated

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll ride to Sosúa Beach and board a private 52-foot catamaran for four hours. Crew members supply snorkel gear, drinks, a BBQ lunch, and stops at several reefs and swimming spots. Junior is one crew member praised by name, and groups of up to 10 have the boat to themselves.

“Great trip. Definitely worth having the boat all to ourselves and the food and drink were great. The staff was outstanding. Will be back!!”

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8.Sosua Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $84 per person

You’ll board the 75-foot Tip Tip catamaran at Sosua Beach for a six-to-seven-hour cruise to Ocean World Marina. Eric Tours International provides hotel pickup, snorkel gear, two reef stops, lunch, an open bar, and a taxi back to your hotel. Expect a social boat day, variable snorkeling, and a large group.

“Prise en charge à l'hôtel parfaite et sécuritaire .personnel souriant et accueillant. Repas excellent.”

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9.Puerto Plata: Sosúa Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $79 per person

You’ll sail from Sosúa on the Tip Top Catamaran for five hours of music, snorkeling, tropical fruit, Dominican appetizers, lunch, and unlimited rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and water. The professional crew includes Benjamin, praised for his friendly service. Bring swimwear and a towel, and wait in your hotel lobby for pickup.

“the staff was great!!! Benjamin was awesome and the young man who took the photographs did an amazing job! everyone was friendly, kind, caring and made the experience fun!”

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10.Puerto Plata Private Catamaran Snorkeling, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · $910 for the boat, seats 10

You get a private catamaran, crew, snorkeling gear, a Sosúa Reef stop, light Dominican BBQ, and an open bar for three hours. Pickup from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or a hotel is included, with a back-to-ship-on-time guarantee. Boarding uses a beach ladder, and transport can take 30 to 50 minutes each way.

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