The 7 Best Catamaran Snorkeling Cruises in the Dominican Republic

1.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a small catamaran with up to 16 people, stopping at a nature reserve for snorkeling and a waist-deep sandbar for drinks. Expect a slide, diving board, paddleboard, hammocks, snacks, music, and hotel transfers. Crew members may include David, Mike, Al, Sosa, or Jorge.

“It’s was fun, small group (worth the price). Staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Great time. Snorkeling was the best. Clear water and tons of fish.”

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

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

Spend about 4.5 hours combining snorkeling, a double-decker catamaran, a natural pool stop, drinks, snacks, and parasailing near Cortesito Beach. Guides such as Deryl, Victor, Daryn, and Kitson are often praised for their energy and care, but timing and weather can affect the day.

“This was a scam. There was no parasailing. They never had any intension of parasailing. They said it was "too windy." I'm sure it's what they tell every group. It's a trap. Once you leave the resort, you are at their mercy.”

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3.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews

You’ll cruise the Bávaro coast on a private catamaran with a multilingual guide, open bar, snorkeling gear, music, fruit, and a natural-pool party. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. A photographer joins the boat, but photos cost extra, so confirm the price before accepting a package.

“The boat tour was great and the crew was nice. There were lots of drinks and fun, but the picture guy... First he tried to charge us $700 for the pictures he took, but we talked him down to a more reasonable price, this was on a Friday. I had Read more”

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4.Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 3h 30m · from $74Best value

Cruise Punta Cana’s coast with Coastline Catamarans for about 3.5 hours. Guides such as Vanessa, Pablo, Jay, and Carlos lead reef snorkeling, slide fun, a natural-pool swim, and a beach stop. Hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, gear, and bilingual crew are included.

“Excellent excursion, super friendly and accommodating crew, breathtaking waters, fantastic snorkeling. Highly recommend!”

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5.Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Spend about five hours sailing from Sosúa Bay to Ocean World Marina, with two snorkeling stops, supplied gear, a Dominican buffet, open bar, music, and hotel or cruise-port pickup. English, French, German, and Spanish guides are available.

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6.Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · from $90

Sail from Bayahibe to Catalina Island on a catamaran, stopping for 45 minutes of snorkeling at La Pared before a buffet lunch, open bar, and 2.5 hours on the beach. Multilingual guides, including José, lead the day. Expect music, a long crossing, and shared boat facilities.

“Die Crew an Bord hat auf mein Nein zu Fotos keine Rücksicht genommen und mich lauthals gefragt ob ich Durchfall hätte, als ich äußerte dass mir übel ist. Das Verhalten empfand ich als äußerst unfreundlich.”

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7.Short Excursion 4-Hour Party Catamaran and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $75

Tony Tours by AMGMT takes you from the Cabarete area toward Sosua for a four-hour catamaran trip with reef snorkeling, a PADI-certified guide, drinks, Dominican beer, music, and a festive boat setting. Pickup may be available, but confirm transport, meeting time, and departure point before booking.

“It was an amazing time. Good food, drinks, people and vibes. Definitely recommend! My spouse and I had a great time snorkeling as well. The crew was very helpful.”

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