Puerto Plata Catamaran Cruises Around the World: 4 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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