Boat Tours in Puerto Plata, 11 Ways

1.Damajagua Waterfalls for Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $89Our pick

From Amber Cove, ride about 25 minutes to Damajagua with guides such as Carlos or Raul. Hike uphill, then slide and jump through open falls, with lunch and rum drinks included. Choose the Midway 12 Falls if you are moderately fit. River conditions can change the route, so bring sturdy closed-toe shoes.

“I booked this excursion through Viator. (Or you could book directly through Iguana Mama) After reading reviews, I booked this excursion instead of going through the cruise line. I’m glad I did! We followed the excursion directions and walked roughly 10 minutes through the port where our guide Raffy greeted us at the port exit where all the vehicles/taxis are located. Raffy held a sign so he was easy to find. My teenage daughter and I were the only two from our cruise who booked with Iguana Mama. So we had a personal excursion with just the two of us! Once we got to the 27 Falls, I agreed to…”

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2.Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

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

Spend about 6.5 hours on Tip Top Catamaran’s 75-foot boat, sailing from Sosua along the north coast. You’ll snorkel at two sites, eat a buffet lunch, and enjoy drinks, music, and commentary from guides such as Alex, Andrew, and Sonia. Hotel pickup is included, though the exact time must be confirmed.

“Overall great Experience! Snorkling spots were a touch lackluster though they did draw some colorful fish out for us which was amazing! The catamaran ride following lunch with drinks was by far the best, with the energetic and amazing crew! Would been a 5 if the snorkeling was a bit more unique.”

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3.Catamaran Day Trip, Snorkeling & Sailing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $84

Join Eric Tours International for a six-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip from Sosua Beach to Ocean World Marina. Papo, Alain, and the crew provide snorkeling gear, safety help, two reef stops, lunch, and an open bar. Hotel pickup covers Puerto Plata and Cabarete, while the return sail brings music, dancing, and coastal views.

“The boat crew was great. The sailing was fun and food good. The snorkeling not so good, reef pretty dead. Fish around when getting fed bread.”

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4.Shore Excursion Cruise ship Waterfalls y Buggys

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · from $139

Spend about 5.5 hours at Damajagua Waterfalls and on a buggy ride from Puerto Plata. You will hike uphill, jump or slide through the falls, eat a Dominican lunch, then ride shared buggies through muddy trails. Guides such as Luis, Simon, Raul, and Albert have earned praise for their care and humor, but timing and pickup instructions need attention.

“Simone and Ramon were awesome! We had a great time at the waterfalls and on the buggies but our two tour guides made the whole trip!”

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5.Catamaran Party Cruise with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $84

Spend a half day aboard a catamaran from Sosua Beach with two snorkeling stops, a BBQ of chicken wings and sausages, music, drinks, a slide, and a diving board. Hotel pickup and return are included. Alex helps lead the fun, while Tony handles the grill. Expect a social boat ride for up to 20 people.

“We had an awesome day in the DR. We were a family of 5 on the ship and we met up with our family that lives in the DR and boarded the Bravo VIP Boat. We had so much fun reuniting. The drinks were flowing the island music was playing & the food was BBQing. We stopped to go snorkeling, it was fun, one of the crew started feeding the fish and they were all around me in moments. We stopped at a second place but no one got off to snorkel again (we were just enjoying family that we haven’t seen in years). Alex was our guide and he…”

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6.Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Spend about five hours on a spacious 75-foot catamaran from Sosúa Bay to Ocean World Marina. You get two snorkeling stops, equipment, a Dominican buffet, drinks, music, and transfers from Puerto Plata-area hotels and cruise ports. Guides speak English, French, German, and Spanish.

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7.ATV 4 wheel from Amber Cove & Taino bay port silver Cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $110

Spend about three hours riding a powerful ATV through the mountains, countryside, and beaches near Puerto Plata. Rigo, Leonel, Morenita, Darlin, and El Lapiz may lead the outing. Pickup, private air-conditioned transport, and bottled water are included. Bring water socks and a bandanna, and confirm your cruise port before departure.

“You will need water socks and a bandanna. We had to buy both of these for $36. The ride was ok. After 1 hour we stopped at a gift shop in the middle of no where. It was an obvious way to add to the cost of this. I am at fault for the neRead more”

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8.VIP Fascinating Boat Ride & Snorkeling at Sosua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $84

You’ll ride from Puerto Plata to Sosua Bay aboard a party boat, stopping twice to snorkel around coral reefs and swim in a natural pool. Omar, Edwardo, Chico, and the crew handle the gear, food, drinks, music, and port or hotel transfers. Expect a social outing, not a quiet private cruise.

“The whole thing was amazing love it can’t wait to do it again 🥰🥰 I recommend this 100% the people that work there super nice the food the vibe everything perfect”

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9.Sosua Party Boat – Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $69

Spend about four hours on a catamaran from Sosua Beach, with snorkeling over coral reefs, tropical fish, a natural pool stop, BBQ food, drinks, cocktails, music, and professional guides. Pickup is available, the boat holds up to 30 people, and morning, afternoon, or sunset departures may be offered.

“Foot could of been made to order so food could of been(Hot) and the drinks should of been served as soon as we got on the boat”

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10.Amber Cove and Taino bay Cruise Ship – 7 Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $54Best value

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride by air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua National Park for a guided hike through seven waterfalls. Swim, slide, and jump into natural pools, then enjoy lunch, drinks, and a short Dominican chocolate stop. Guides such as Monkey, Felix, Elizabeth, Papa Junto, and Escobedo may assist along the way.

“Had a great time. Very informative drive to the waterfalls. The crew both at the falls and bus were great! They took care of us and we had a great time.”

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11.Sosua Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 6h 30m · from $98

Spend 390 minutes sailing from Sosua Beach to Ocean World Marina on a 75-foot catamaran. You’ll snorkel at two reefs, enjoy lunch and drinks, and cruise the Puerto Plata coast. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French, with Benjamin earning special praise for his care and clear help in the water.

“La journée a été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Tous le monde était très accueillant, sympathique et attentionné !”

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