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The 15 Best Catamaran Cruises in the Dominican Republic

32 tours  ·  from $5 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 catamaran cruises in the Dominican Republic worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - The early pickup and road to Bayahibe
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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

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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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Cruising along Punta Cana’s coast
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing - Parasailing over the Cortesito coast
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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

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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Saona Island small group and relax - luxury catamaran - Starting in Bayahibe at 7:30 in the morning
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Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

4.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139

Sail from Bayahibe aboard the 75-foot Quetzal catamaran with a group capped at 30. Snorkel at Catuano, relax on Saona Island, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then visit Las Palmillas natural pool and its starfish. Guides such as Charlotte, Lola, Enrique, and Bernard add friendly commentary, while hotel pickup is included only from Bayahibe properties.

“We have been on many island cruises and catamaran’s. This was by far the best we’ve ever done! The crew was very gracious and elegant attentive could not say anything better about the Staff or the experience!”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar - Pickup from four Punta Cana areas
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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

5.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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Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure - Cruising the Bavaro Coast
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Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

6.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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Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach - Speedboat out, catamaran back
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Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

7.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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Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar - Getting to the dock from Punta Cana hotels
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Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

8.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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Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat - The natural pool and its starfish stop
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Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

9.Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 197 reviews · from $95

You’ll leave Punta Cana early for Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by speedboat or catamaran. Swim at a waist-deep sandbar, look for starfish, relax on a white-sand beach, and enjoy a Dominican barbecue buffet with local drinks. Guides such as Max or Jack Sparrow may lead the day, though boat choice and exact timing can vary.

“This was a fun tour. It really is beautiful there. We met some fun people as well. Don't expect to see starfish as they claim. Go for the fun of the boat tour and lovely sandbar. Food buffet was very good as well.”

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Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip - The first snorkeling stop near Sosua Bay
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Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

10.Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $84

Spend about six and a half hours on a 75-foot catamaran from Puerto Plata, with snorkeling at two Sosua Bay sites, buffet lunch, drinks, music, and crew-led entertainment. Pickup and drop-off are included. Crew members such as Alex, Andrew, Alain, and Sonia have been praised for friendly service, though boat capacity and reef quality can vary.

“This cruise was amazing!! The crew was an absolute blast! Very helpful, very entertaining, and super organized. Food and drinks were awesome too! We would do this again, and again! It exceeded our expections, and so glad we chose Tip Top, because it is "Tip Top" in my book! Loved it!! Don't miss out! If you're looking for an excursion, this it it!! Met lots of nice folks aboard too, and I didn't see anyone that was not having the time of their life! Thanks again, and next time we're down in DR, we'll be back on board!! :)”

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Catalina Island - Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran - Snorkeling at The Wall
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Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

11.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Spend about eight hours aboard the Quetzal catamaran from La Romana or Bayahibe, snorkeling at Catalina’s Wall and Aquarium, eating lunch onboard, and relaxing on the beach. The crew includes multilingual guides such as Lolo, and the small-group setting usually gives you more room than crowded day boats. Pickup, gear, snacks, drinks, and commentary are included.

“Amazing experience! The best crew and tour guide to show you how to do the beautiful island life of the DR”

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Catamaran Booze Cruise, Snorkeling & Punta Cana Coast View - Snorkeling near the Bavaro Beach reef
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Catamaran Booze Cruise, Snorkeling & Punta Cana Coast View

12.Catamaran Booze Cruise, Snorkeling & Punta Cana Coast View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $89

Cruise along Punta Cana’s Bavaro coast on a catamaran with hotel transfers, reef snorkeling, tropical fruit, snacks, and unlimited national drinks. A swimming guide helps you search for fish, then the boat pauses at a shallow natural pool for photos and water service. Music and dancing fill the ride home.

“This trip was really fun- although it was a bit unorganized. There were other excursions in the middle of ours- parasailing and the shark and stingray diving- so we had to sit and wait and that was a little bit weird. The snorkeling and the natural pool was amazing and the after party was really fun. Although, they ran out of beer!!!!!!!!!”

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Private Catamaran with Sound system, Slide, Open bar & Snorkeling - Punta de los Nidos and the first snorkeling stop
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Private Catamaran with Sound system, Slide, Open bar & Snorkeling

13.Private Catamaran with Sound system, Slide, Open bar & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews

You’ll spend about three hours on a private catamaran off Bávaro Beach, with snorkeling at Punta de los Nidos, music, fruit, snacks, unlimited alcoholic drinks, and a slide. Hotel pickup can be arranged, and the boat is accessible for wheelchair users and strollers. The outing suits birthdays, weddings, bachelor parties, and family groups.

“So much fun with extended family. Easy transportation. Nice captains and staff. Beautiful pictures and memories to last a lifetime.”

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Saona island - Small group tour - Luxury catamaran - Boarding in Bayahibe and the long sail to Catuano
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Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

14.Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Spend 10 hours sailing from Bayahibe toward Saona Island aboard the Quetzal, with snorkeling at Catuano, a 90-minute beach stop, lunch and drinks onboard, and a quiet swim at Las Palmillas natural pool. Guides such as Angel and Charlotte help keep the day friendly and well organized. Pickup from Bayahibe and Dominicus is included.

“Great food, the guide and boat staff were fantastic, highly recommended. I loved seeing stingray and starfish in the natural pools. I could do without the vendors on the beach, they are so aggressive and don't take no for an answer. Absolutely not this tour groups issue, that happens every time. The island is beautiful and this is my favorite excursion here.”

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Punta Cana: Catamaran Family Tour - Getting from your hotel to the Bávaro coast
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Punta Cana: Catamaran Family Tour

15.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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