Open Bar, Onboard Slide, Light Snacks

Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks

★ 4.9 1,657 reviews

3 hours 30 minutes, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $89 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Group: max 27 travellers
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This 3 hour 30 minute catamaran cruise from Happy Fish Catamarans runs from Plaza Bibijagua in Punta Cana with a capped headcount of 27, though reviewers repeatedly report far smaller groups on the day, sometimes under a dozen. The boat carries an open bar, a stand up paddle board, a slide toboggan and a restroom.

The shape of the trip comes through clearly in the reviews. Hotel pickup and drop off in air conditioned vehicles is included, followed by a short ride out to a reef where guests snorkel with provided gear. After the reef the boat moves to a second, shallow stop where the paddle board and floats come out and guests swim and relax. Snacks are nachos with salsa and seasonal fruit, and the bar covers rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch, soft drinks and water.

It suits people who want drinks and music without a packed party boat. It is not a lunch cruise, and gratuities and photos cost extra.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off on Air Conditioned vehicles
Use of snorkelling equipment
Local guides
Snacks
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Stand Up Paddle Board, Slide Toboggan
Restroom on board

Not Included

Gratuities
Pictures
Lunch

Itinerary

Hotel pickupAir conditioned vehicle collects guests from their hotel and drives them to the departure point. Cruise ship passengers must supply ship name and timing details when booking.
Meet at Plaza BibijaguaThe boat departs from Plaza Bibijagua on C. P.º del Sol in Punta Cana. The tour ends back at this same point.
Reef snorkeling stopA short ride out to a snorkeling area with fish and coral. Snorkeling equipment is provided and reviewers describe plenty of fish to see.
Shallow water stopThe boat moves to a second, shallow spot for swimming and paddle boarding, with floats available.
Return and drop offThe boat returns to Plaza Bibijagua and guests are driven back to their hotels.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller feedback.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop off in air conditioned vehicles is included, and reviewers describe the transport as smooth and well organized. Cruise passengers must provide ship details at the time of booking.
Group feel. The listing caps the group at 27, but many reviewers report sailing with far fewer, sometimes 8 to 12 people. The feel is relaxed rather than a packed party boat, which several travellers said was why they picked it.
Food and drink. Light snacks are nachos, tortilla chips with salsa and seasonal fruit. The open bar includes premium aged rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch, signature cocktails, soft drinks and bottled water, and reviewers say the drinks flow constantly. There is no lunch, so eat beforehand.
Swimming ability. Snorkel gear is included; a reviewer who is not a strong swimmer says the crew looked after them, and one traveler suggests a pool noodle or float.
Seasickness. One reviewer prone to motion sickness found the ride smooth, while another felt unwell after snorkeling and said the staff checked in repeatedly until they recovered. Anyone sensitive should come prepared.
What costs extra. Gratuities, souvenir photos, and lunch.

Common issues. The listing notes the trip is not recommended for pregnant travellers and is not wheelchair accessible, though the operator says it reviews individual cases. The experience requires good weather, and poor conditions mean a different date or a full refund rather than the scheduled sailing. Cancellations by guests inside 24 hours of the start time are not refunded.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop off at your hotel in an air conditioned vehicle is included. Cruise ship passengers must give the ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time when booking.

What Drinks And Snacks Are Included?

The open bar covers premium aged rum, Presidente beer, tequila, vodka, margaritas, rum punch, signature cocktails, soft drinks, soda pop and bottled water. Light snacks are nachos and tortilla chips with salsa plus seasonal fruit. Lunch is not included.

Where Does The Tour Start And End?

It starts and ends at Plaza Bibijagua on C. P.º del Sol in Punta Cana, with hotel transport on both sides. The full experience runs 3.5 hours.

Is It Suitable For Kids And Non-Swimmers?

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult, and infants sit on laps. The listing says most travellers can participate, and the crew is described in reviews as attentive and safety conscious.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather you get a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

One reviewer suggests bringing your own pool float or noodle for the shallow stop. Snorkeling equipment, the paddle board and the slide are provided.