Catamaran Cruises in Punta Cana: 15 Worth the Crossing

1.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

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

Spend a full day traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran. Swim in a starfish-filled natural pool, relax on a palm-fringed beach, eat a Dominican buffet, and join the music and dancing on the return boat. Guides such as Christian, Alex, and Eduardo are often praised for their care and humor.

“Great trip. Stunning Cristal clear blue water of the Caribbean coast.”

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2.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a small catamaran off Punta Cana, snorkeling in a quieter nature reserve, swimming at a shallow sandbar, and enjoying rum, beer, cocktails, snacks, a slide, and paddleboards. Hotel pickup is included, and crew members such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Mike are known for keeping the trip relaxed and social.

“So much fun - perfect afternoon full of music, drinks, sights, snorkeling, homemade guac, and paddleboarding! Very nice and fun crew”

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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 reef snorkeling, a double-decker catamaran cruise, swimming at a natural pool, and parasailing near Cortesito Beach. Guides such as Derly, Deryl, Daryn, Junior, Victor, and Kitson have earned praise for keeping the mood fun and helping families feel at ease. Pickup, drinks, fruit, snacks, and equipment are included.

“This was a scam. There was no parasailing. They never had any intension of parasailing. They said it was "too windy." I'm sure it's what they tell every group. It's a trap. Once you leave the resort, you are at their mercy.”

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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 30-minute stop at the Natural Swimming Pool, beach time, a Dominican buffet, and unlimited beer, rum, soft drinks, and water. Guides may include Indiana Jones, with live commentary in six languages.

“It’s was more than I expected. Two different beach spots. Absolutely wonderful. We got a trimaran sail boat. Brilliant!!!”

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5.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews

Spend about three hours aboard a private catamaran off Bavaro, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, an open bar, fruit, music, and a natural-pool party. A multilingual guide, bartender, and photographer guide are on board. The boat suits families, friend groups, and celebrations, but confirm group capacity and photo costs before booking.

“The boat tour was great and the crew was nice. There were lots of drinks and fun, but the picture guy... First he tried to charge us $700 for the pictures he took, but we talked him down to a more reasonable price, this was on a Friday. I had Read more”

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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 your hotel to Bayahibe, then across the Caribbean by sailing catamaran and speedboat. You get 2.5 hours on Saona Island, a buffet lunch, open-bar drinks, music, and a 30-minute stop at a shallow natural pool. Guides such as Christian, Juan, and Paula have earned strong praise for friendly service.

“it was one of the prettiest beaches we‘ve been and not to forget the guides, especially andy:)”

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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 Coastline Catamarans. Snorkel over a fish-filled reef, use the boat slide, swim in a natural pool, visit a beach, and enjoy snacks and an open bar. Crews led by names such as Vanessa, Pablo, Jay, and Enrique are known for lively, attentive service in English and Spanish.

“The bus for the trip was quite small, but the driver was very friendly. The only downside is that the pick-up takes a bit long because the bus stops at every hotel for other passengers. The crew on the boat was very kind and entertaining. We first stopped for snorkelling, then at a beautiful beach, and finally at a natural pool where some vendors try to sell you things. The music on the boat was a bit too loud for my taste, but the drinks were good and the food was nice.”

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8.3 Adventures: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

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

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with hotel pickup, an open bar, snorkeling, and guided hookah-style underwater time near Bávaro’s coral reef. The crew handles the equipment and safety briefing, while you enjoy music, dancing, and a short ocean adventure with up to 40 people.

“It's not what I expected. The crew on the boat was great and upbeat and awesome. But the diving wasn't worth it. We hooked up, went down and did a circle around the boat, that was it. The snorkeling was around a lot of boats so there were some fish but nothing great. Overall it was ok but not worth money.”

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

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

Cruise Punta Cana’s Bavaro coast on a lively catamaran with hotel transfers, guided reef snorkeling, tropical fruit, Dominican snacks, and unlimited national drinks. You’ll stop at a calm natural pool for photos and water service, then return with music and dancing. The boat holds up to 60 people, so expect a social party setting.

“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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10.Catamaran Family Tour

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

Sail the Bávaro coast for three hours with a family-friendly crew, a calm-water snorkeling stop, music, snacks, and a kids’ show. Swim at a natural pool, enjoy rum, beer, or Coke, and use the included gear and hotel transfers. The tour is wheelchair accessible and offered in English, French, and Spanish.

“Delivered EXCELLENT service with precision timing. We left exactly at 12 and returned on the dot at 3:00. Impressive and SO much fun with warm, authentic personalities. Perfect service with transportation home. One very happy customer”

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11.Catamaran Tour to Saona Island with Open Bar and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Travel from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, then sail toward Saona Island with a professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll stop at a shallow natural pool, enjoy beer and soft drinks, eat a Dominican buffet, and have about three hours on Saona’s beaches. The boat may change to a speedboat if sea conditions require it.

“This was the best tour we did in the Dominican Republic! The island is unbelievably beautiful, and the boat ride was a blast. The guides were professional but fun, the drinks kept flowing, and the beach time was just perfect. The buffet exceeded expectations, too. Loved it!”

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12.Catamaran Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks

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

Spend 210 minutes off Punta Cana’s coast on a lively catamaran with snorkeling gear, music, snacks, refreshments, and an ocean natural pool stop. Pickup is included from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cabeza de Toro, or Uvero Alto. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French. Check the drink setup before booking, as one recent account reported a more limited bar than expected.

“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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13.Island Escape to Saona • catamaran & Beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 74 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $59

Spend a long day reaching Saona Island from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Bayahíbe, or nearby areas. Swim at a starfish-filled natural pool, eat a local buffet, then return by catamaran with music and an open bar. Guide Mama Diari may translate in English, Spanish, and French, though road transfers and limited island time require patience.

“So to put it into context, we've just got back after a full 12 hour day. The tour guide was brilliant throughout but be prepared to sit on coaches for a VERY long time. Considering we were on our feet for a full 12 hours, the island and tropical pool and catamaran ride only totalled about 4 of those hours. Well worth the money just let down by chaotic and sketchy pick ups/drop offs. The island itself was stunning and buffet was fab, the pineapple Pina Colada is an absolute must. Just a shame we only got 1.5hrs on it ! Picture postcard perfect just be aware of the LONG…”

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14.Private VIP Catamaran Party Boat Punta Cana Bavaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Cruise Punta Cana’s coast on a private three-hour catamaran for up to 15 people. Your crew, including team members such as Wellington, Frenchie, or Mari, handles the boat, drinks, snacks, music, snorkeling gear, and three stops: a coral reef, Virgin Beach, and a natural pool. Pickup is available from select locations.

“It was the best experience. The staff (Wellington, Frenchie, Mari) were all fantastic they were all attentive, fun, helpful and informative. As a family we’ve done similar excursions but in the large group setting and for the same price. This excursioRead more”

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15.Saona Island: Catamaran Excursion with Lunch and Drinks

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

You’ll travel from your Punta Cana area pickup to Bayahibe, then reach Saona Island by catamaran or speedboat. Expect white sand, clear water, a Dominican buffet, drinks, music, and a lively group atmosphere. The advertised day lasts seven hours, but transport delays can reduce beach time.

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

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