The 11 Best Catamaran Cruises in Punta Cana

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,822 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

You’ll travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island with hotel pickup, a speedboat ride, a starfish pool stop, beach time, lunch, drinks, and a catamaran return. Guides such as Christian, Alex, Eduardo, and Juan keep the day moving. Expect beautiful water, lively music, and a long day that may run 12 hours.

“Alex our guide was so captivating and interesting to listen to and made the short journey feel even shorter. Our driver mickey was speedy, safe and reliable. Our pickups from the hotel were on time, easy there abd back and fast. The speed boat to the natural pool was beautiful and so fun. The whole day was timed to perfection and the value for money is insane for what you get!”

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2.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99Top rated

Set sail with Happy Fish Catamarans for a 3.5-hour Punta Cana outing capped at 16 people. You will snorkel in a natural reserve, swim at a shallow sandbar, use a paddleboard, and relax with drinks, fruit, chips, salsa, and guacamole. Crews such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Anna are known for keeping the mood lively while helping nervous swimmers feel safe.

“Staff was very fun and friendly. The snorkeling was fun. The drinks were good, and the music was great! We really enjoyed the guacamole that was served. Overall, we enjoyed the excursion.”

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

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

Spend about four and a half hours combining a double-decker catamaran cruise, reef snorkeling, a natural-pool stop, drinks, snacks, and parasailing near Cortesito Beach. Guides such as Derly, Deryl, Darly, Victor, and Kitson are praised for keeping groups involved. Expect shared transport, possible waits, and weather-dependent flights.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience on this ocean excursion in the Dominican Republic, and it was truly one of the highlights of my trip. From the moment we stepped onto the yacht, everything was well organized, comfortable, and enjoRead more”

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4.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

You’ll travel from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, or Macao to Saona Island by coach, speedboat, and catamaran. Expect a natural-pool stop, white-sand beach time, a Dominican buffet, music, and drinks. Guides may include Indiana Jones and the María family team. Allow for a long day with plenty of road and boat time.

“*Real review* 100% recommend booking this activity. Was picked up from hotel on time. Great communication before and throughout. Was really looked after. Alcoholic Drinks were served throughout! Indiana Jones was our host. He was lovely and made everyone feel welcomed. When we arrived at the island the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was smooth. Highly recommend. Things to look out: Avoid having professional photos taken! Have a good breakfast before cause it’s a long day! Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and anti sickness tablets!”

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5.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews

Spend about three hours on a private catamaran along Punta Cana’s Bavaro coast. You’ll snorkel in the Caribbean Sea, enjoy drinks and fruit from a private bartender, learn Bachata and Merengue, and finish at a natural pool. Hotel pickup, gear, a guide, and an air-conditioned minivan are included. Photo packages cost extra.

“Friendly helpful crew . Enjoyable easy going . Fun experience for all ranging in age from 5-72 Everyone enjoyed Recommend to others”

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6.Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89

Spend 7 to 10 hours traveling from Bayahibe to Saona Island by speedboat and sailing catamaran. You get 2.5 hours on a white-sand beach, buffet lunch, open-bar drinks, Dominican music, and a 30-minute stop at a shallow natural pool. Guides such as Christian, Juan, and Paula have earned strong praise for their care and energy.

“Everything was great. Our guide, Juan was perfect, he speaks english, french, and german. The music and the staff on catamaran was entertaining. The lunch on Saona island was good and enaugh. On Saona we had a massage, it costs 50$ - 90$ negociabil. Overall it eas a great trip.”

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7.Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

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

Spend about three hours aboard a spacious Punta Cana catamaran with crew members such as Vanessa, Pablo, Jay, and Carlos. Snorkel over a fish-filled reef, use the boat slide, swim in Bavaro’s natural pool, and visit a beach stop. Hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, and gear are included.

“The catamaran tour with snorkeling was fantastic! The team were friendly and very accommodating. They introduced the various members of the team and gave a clear explanation of what each guy did (Captain, bar guy, etc). The lunch was perfect (sandwiches, tortilla chips/salsa, fresh fruit, cake), drinks of all kinds were plentiful (at one point the drinks guy brought trays of drinks into the water for us to enjoy!). The snorkeling was handled very well. The boat had a slide (fun!) so half of the group went in the slide first while the others snorkeled then we swapped. We saw tons of fish on a reef. After that we went…”

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8.Catamaran Family Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Cruise the Bávaro coast for three hours with snorkeling, a swim in a natural pool, music, games, and a children’s show. Adults get rum, beer, and soft drinks, while children receive soft drinks and snacks. Hotel transport, equipment, life jackets, and Wi-Fi are included. The multilingual crew speaks English, French, and Spanish.

“Great communication. Perfect time for the money. Found fish. Went to a “pool” for swimming which was a tourist trap stop but so fun. Apple Pay is accepted for drinks and food in the water. So fun! Expectations need to be realistic for a tourist destination.”

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9.Catamaran Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 82 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58Best value

Spend 210 minutes along Punta Cana’s coast on a lively catamaran with snorkeling, music, snacks, and a natural ocean pool stop. Pickup is included from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cabeza de Toro, and Uvero Alto. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French. Confirm the drink selection before booking.

“DON’T BOOK THIS! My group had a horrible time on this boat - and found the listing here to be incredibly misleading. 1. The crew was incredibly unprofessional. It felt like a party for them and not us. They were drinking and driving the boat, and at one point abandoned us for 30 mins in the water, when the rest of the passengers were ready to leave. 2. We started 45 mins late. 3. There is NOT an open bar like the listing says there is. There’s one bottle of rum and sodas, that’s it. No beer, no other liquors, just rum. That’s far from an open bar. 4. They…”

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10.Saona Island: Catamaran Excursion with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 45 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Spend about seven hours traveling from Punta Cana area pickup points to Bayahibe and Saona Island. You will ride a catamaran or speedboat, swim at the island's famous natural pool, eat a Dominican buffet lunch, and relax on white sand. Music, drinks, and multilingual guides make this a social beach day, though long waits can affect the schedule.

“Everything was perfect from the organization of transport to the service. Thank you truly.”

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11.Saona Island Tour All Inclusive Speedboat and Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours - 630 minutes · from $70

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by bus, speedboat, and catamaran. You will stop at a local market, swim at a natural pool, enjoy lunch and drinks, and have two hours on the island. Pickup is included, but Airbnb guests need a nearby meeting point.

“Tarderon mucho en llevarnos al hotel Cambiemos de trasporte 3 veces Por lo demás todo perfecto muy bonito las vistas el trato genial”

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