Max 16 Guests, Floating Bar

Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★ 4.9 2,659 reviews

3 hours 30 minutes, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $99 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Group: max 16 travellers
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

Sixteen people at most board a catamaran with Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana for a three and a half hour cruise built around snorkeling, swimming and an open bar. That cap on numbers is the whole selling point. Reviewers describe trips where their family shared the deck with only a handful of other travellers, sometimes fewer. One reviewer ended up sailing with just four guests plus the guide and captain.

The shape of the day is straightforward. Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle takes you to Plaza Bibijagua on Paseo del Sol, where the boat departs and later returns. Out on the water the crew runs snorkeling stops over reef where reviewers report plenty of fish. Light snacks of tortilla chips with salsa and seasonal fruit are served on board.

It suits families with school-age children, couples who want water time without a crowd, and anyone who prefers a relaxed pace over a booze-cruise atmosphere. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants sit on laps. It is not wheelchair accessible, though the operator says it reviews individual cases, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages
Snacks
Use of snorkelling equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off on Air Conditioned vehicles
Stand up Paddle Board
Bottled water
Restroom on board

Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
DVD (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Hotel pickupAir-conditioned vehicle transport collects guests from area hotels, with drop-off back at the end of the tour.
Meet at Plaza BibijaguaThe departure point is Plaza Bibijagua on Paseo del Sol in Punta Cana. The tour ends back at this same meeting point.
Catamaran cruiseBoard the catamaran with a maximum of sixteen travellers and head out along the coast with the crew.
Snorkeling stopsThe crew runs snorkeling stops over reef, with masks and equipment provided.
Snacks and floating barThe boat anchors at a shallow sandbar with a floating bar for drinks in the warm water.
Paddleboard and swim timeA stand-up paddleboard is available for guests who want it, alongside more swimming while drinks keep flowing.
Return and drop-offThe boat returns to Plaza Bibijagua and the vehicle takes guests back to their hotels. The full experience runs three hours and thirty minutes.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book, drawn from the listing and from what repeated reviewers said.

Group feel. The listing caps the group at sixteen travellers, and reviewers say the small number is what makes the trip. One family said the limited size made all the difference, and another reviewer described a sailing that felt like a private trip. Do not expect a full boat every departure, but do not bank on a private sailing either.
Drinks and food. The open bar covers aged rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch, signature cocktails, soft drinks and bottled water. Snacks include tortilla chips with salsa and seasonal fruit, which several reviewers praised. Drinks keep coming across the swim stops and the sail back.
Water time. Most of the tour happens in or near the water: snorkeling, swimming and the paddleboard. The listing includes use of snorkeling equipment, so there is no need to bring your own gear. Reviewers describe plenty of time off the boat and in the sea, and one noted that waist floats are used instead of conventional life jackets, which makes floating face down while watching fish easier.
With kids. Families with children feature in many reviews, with ages from eleven to seventeen mentioned among them. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants must sit on laps. Pushchairs are accessible on board but the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Photos. One reviewer noted the crew will happily take pictures on your own camera. Reviews mention the reef and the fish over and over, which bodes well for the snorkeling stops on this run.
Weather and seasons. The operator requires good weather and offers a different date or a full refund if the trip is cancelled for poor conditions. Fish sightings tend to be better on calm, clear days.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and cruise ship passengers must supply ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time when booking. Cancellation is strict: less than twenty-four hours before departure means no refund and no changes. Souvenir photos and DVDs are available to purchase on board at extra cost.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicles is included, and one reviewer reported that transport to and from their resort ran smoothly.

What Drinks And Food Are Included?

Alcoholic drinks are included, covering aged rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch and signature cocktails, plus soft drinks, soda and bottled water. Snacks include tortilla chips with salsa and seasonal fruit. Nothing on the food and drink list costs extra on board.

Where Does The Tour Start?

The meeting point is Plaza Bibijagua on Paseo del Sol in Punta Cana, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle is included. The boat returns to the same point at the end.

How Many People Are On The Boat?

The tour has a maximum of sixteen travellers. Reviewers frequently sailed with far fewer, and several said the small group made the trip feel personal compared with large catamaran outings.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Yes, as long as children are accompanied by an adult, and many reviews describe families with children enjoying the snorkeling and paddleboard. Infants must sit on laps. The boat is pushchair accessible but not wheelchair accessible, and the operator says it reviews accessibility cases individually.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least twenty-four hours before the start time, based on local time. Inside that window no refund or changes are accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.