The 6 Snorkeling Cruises with Open Bar in the Dominican Republic That Earn Their Price

1.Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,296 reviews · from $89Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours on a spacious catamaran near Punta Cana’s Cabeza de Toro Natural Reserve. You’ll snorkel near Cabo Engaño, swim, use the slide and paddleboard at a sandbar, and enjoy rum, beer, cocktails, fruit, chips, salsa, and guacamole. Hotel pickup, equipment, guides, and return transport are included.

“This experience exceeded our expectations! There was only 6 of us total on the catamaran so there was plenty of space to relax & enjoy! The drinks were so good & the whole crew is so nice! I want to do it again if we come back! We saw so many fish, a sting ray & a sea turtle (which they said is rare). The paddle boarding in the sand bar was a fun touch too!”

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2.Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

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

Spend about three hours aboard a spacious catamaran with Coastline Catamarans, snorkeling over a fish-filled reef, using the onboard slide, swimming in a natural pool, and stopping at a private beach. Guides such as Vanessa, Pablo, Jay, and Joel keep the mood lively, with snacks and an open bar throughout.

“Sexy boy, Enrique, Cecile, Plablo, were great !!!!!! Amazing trip, the drinks were really good , bartenders had a heavy pour for sure! But indeed Delicious! The snorkeling area was awesome, the fish are so friendly and there’s plenty to see! The sandwiches were yum yum, and the private beach was beautiful and peaceful! Highly recommend!”

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3.Punta Cana Party Boat Snorkeling with Music DJ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 213 reviews · from $61

Board the Blue Marine for a three-hour Punta Cana party cruise with a DJ, rum and beer, nachos, fruit, and a grilled hamburger. You’ll snorkel near Playa Bibijagua, pass a panoramic dolphin aquarium, and stop at a sandbar or natural pool. Hotel pickup is offered, but transport timing can be uneven.

“Had a good time. Enjoyed the fruit & burgers as well. There’s guys on boat that takes professional pictures too”

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4.Party Boat with Snorkeling, Open Bar And Hip Hop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 3h 30m · from $65

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a Punta Cana catamaran with a hip hop DJ, national cocktails, snorkeling at a coral reef, Dolphin Island views, and a natural pool stop. Pickup is available from Bávaro, Punta Cana, Cabeza de Toro, and Uvero Alto. Sebastian is one of the hosts often singled out for keeping the party moving.

“great service! Absolutely the best party boat in town!!! They turn up!!!!”

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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 aboard a 75-foot catamaran on Sosúa Bay, with two snorkeling stops, supplied equipment, a Dominican buffet, open bar, music, and a friendly multilingual crew. The trip begins with pickup from several Puerto Plata-area locations and ends at Ocean World marina.

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6.Party Boat with Snorkeling, Open Bar And Hip Hop

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Best value

Spend four hours off Punta Cana on a two-level party yacht with hip hop, a slide, snorkeling gear, a floating pad, snacks, and an open bar. The route includes coral reef swimming, Dolphin Island, a natural pool, and a sandbar. Hotel or Airbnb pickup, private groups, birthday extras, and add-ons such as parasailing are available.

“10/10 cant say anything about it...dope party boat you would ever experience... the best entertaining guys ...the best ..recommend it”

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