7 Snorkeling in the Dominican Republic Worth Booking

1.3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $105Our pick

You’ll spend about four hours aboard a catamaran off Punta Cana, combining guided snorkeling, Powerdive underwater hooka time, music, dancing, and an open bar. Hotel pickup and equipment are included. The crew handles the underwater gear and safety briefing, while you enjoy a social afternoon on the water with up to 40 people.

“The excursion was ok - the transport there was prompt and on time! The confusion when arriving was a hot mess so don’t judge trip by that waited forever once arrived 1.5 hours to leave so that is why not more stars! Once on boat crew wRead more”

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2.PACKAGE DEAL Catamaran- Snorkeling – Hooka Diving – Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · from $140

Spend about 3.5 hours off Bavaro on a catamaran combining tropical-fish snorkeling, no-experience-needed Hookah underwater time, and an 8-minute parasailing flight. Hotel pickup, equipment, a guide, unlimited drinks, and a party cruise are included. Expect up to 60 people and a lively onboard atmosphere.

“We felt like we paid to go to someone’s birthday party. One of the crew members brought their friends on to celebrate. The equipment was awful and unsanitary. No sanitation between users for hooka or snorkeling. Parasailing was great.”

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3.Punta Cana Party Cruise with Snorkeling, Hooka Diving and Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $140

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a party catamaran with snorkeling, hooka underwater breathing, parasailing, music, fruit, and an open bar. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Expect several boat transfers, a lively waist-deep water party, and a maximum advertised group size of 15.

“Good overall... When we first got on the boat it was incredibly crowded, I literally had to sit on the stairs... it felt unsafe to me. When we got to the destination for snorkeling and hooka diving people started leaving the boat and getting in the wRead more”

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4.ScubaDoo, Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $60Best value

From Punta Cana, you’ll ride a seated ScubaDoo scooter 3 to 5 meters below the surface, snorkel beside the platform, and cruise aboard Panoramic One, a glass-bottom boat. The underwater session lasts 15 to 20 minutes, with English- and Spanish-speaking guides, hotel transfers, and views of Cabeza de Toro.

“The day started poorly as the night before we were texted that we had to get our own ride 5 miles into town ($30 taxi) to get our ride to the activity. They did reimburse that cost though. Once onsite we were told the glass bottom boat wasn't running so we did get to the Scooby Do's eventually and they were great as well as the snorkeling. Might try it again, but wife really wanted the glass bottom boat.”

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5.Party Boat + Snorkeling Diving Music Drink Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $60

You’ll spend about three hours aboard a small Punta Cana catamaran, with pickup available, music, drinks from an open bar, and a stop near Bavaro Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The group is capped at 15 people, but sunset timing can vary, so confirm the schedule before booking.

“Sunset cruise missed the sunset and returned way before sunset. Website was glitchy which added a child to our reservation which I had to request refund for. Snacks and drinks were not good. Communication was broken between Viator and tour operators”

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6.Catalina Island Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $170

Leave Punta Cana early for La Romana, then board a catamaran to Catalina Island. An underwater instructor guides you through The Wall and The Aquarium, with full equipment, safety instruction, reef viewing, a Dominican BBQ, drinks, and beach time included. Certified divers need proof of certification.

“this was a little unorganizied until we got on the boat to go to catalina Island what i mean is we got picked up at 7:00 a.m no breakfast as the resort does not have any out yet at Majestic in punta Cana and after many stops not only at different resorts but also meeting otRead more”

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7.Platinum Power Shore Adventure, Hookah Diving, and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $108

Spend about three hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with hotel pickup, reef snorkeling, hookah underwater time, parasailing, fruit, drinks, music, and a natural pool stop. A guide leads the water activities, while an air-conditioned minivan handles transport. Bring sun cream, swimwear, and a towel.

“Excelentes servicios . Fue una experiencia inolvidable. Se la recomiendo. No dejen que se la cuenten 😊 se lo recomiendo”

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