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Catamaran Cruises in the Caribbean: The 15 Best Days on Deck

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A catamaran buys shade, a swim ladder and a flat deck to eat on. These 15 compare the Saona crossings, the Aruban sunset runs and the Grace Bay half-days on price, group size and whether the open bar is really open.

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - The early pickup sets the pace
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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

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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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo - Starting at Puerto del Rey Marina in Fajardo
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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

2.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

You’ll ride East Island Excursions’ power catamaran from Puerto del Rey Marina to Culebra, with about 1.5 hours at a reef, lunch and drinks aboard, then beach time at Flamenco or Culebrita. Captains and crew, including Jose Fernando and Danny on some departures, adjust the route to sea conditions. San Juan transport costs extra.

“Unforgettable experience and highly recommended this excursion. Booked it for our guys trip and we had a wonderful time”

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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba - Getting from Palm Beach to the catamaran
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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

3.Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,402 reviews · from $63Top rated

Join the Arusun from Palm Beach for a 2.5-hour catamaran sail with two snorkeling stops. You’ll use provided gear at the Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay, with snacks and an open bar included. The crew may include Captain Amanda, Gabriel, or first mate Ronnie, and the boat carries no more than 35 people.

“Great hosts, very friendly & made the experience really lovely. Super cool to see the ship wreck. Saw fish & turtles.”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Snorkeling near the nature reserve
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

4.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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

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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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar - The slide and rope swing change the mood
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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

5.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69

Spend three hours aboard The Dolphin, a catamaran leaving from the beach by the Hyatt Regency in Noord. You’ll snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay, hear local stories, then enjoy a rope swing, spinning water slide, light wraps, fruit, snacks, and an open bar. Check in with Olga or John 30 minutes early.

“Drunk moms are not fun to be around. there was a lady around with drunk kids she was unpleasant and it made the trip unbearable toward the end.”

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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise - Snorkeling: enjoyable, but do not book for a guaranteed reef show
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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

6.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · from $138

Sail about 45 minutes from Fajardo aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran to Icacos or a nearby Fajardo Key. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, search for shells, and enjoy a sandwich buffet, fruit, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. The crew, including Captain Robert and Matthew, keeps the five-and-a-half-hour outing lively.

“The catamaran was amazing! The crew was the best, the drinks were delicious and the sights were breathtaking! Would definitely book again”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - Snorkeling over the shipwreck
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

7.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,175 reviews · from $85

Board El Tigre in Bridgetown for a three- or five-hour west-coast cruise with a maximum of 36 people. Snorkel for 45 minutes with turtles, coral, and tropical fish, then explore a shipwreck. The longer trip adds lunch and a third swim stop. Hotel pickup is offered at select hotels.

“Fabulous time! The crew was great and the experience was so worth it! The snorkeling was fantastic and the food and drink were so great! Would definitely do it again.”

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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - Turtle Cove and the Little Buck Island swim
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

8.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119

You’ll sail The VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island, with about an hour in the water among sea turtles, reef fish, and coral. Snorkel gear, snacks, and drinks are included, with alcohol served after swimming. Crew members such as Captain Serena, Nick, Isaac, and Porscha are often praised for safety help and good humor, though staffing varies.

“Very easy snorkeling experience where we saw some turtles and fish around a local island. The ride there was good and the sail back was phenomenal. Tim, Porscha, and Cap. Serena were fantastic.”

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The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten - Mullet Bay: water time, lunch, and a calm first stop
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The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

9.The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews · from $139

Sail from Simpson Bay for about five hours aboard Random Wind, a family-friendly catamaran capped at 30 people. Anna, Jackie, and Captain Scott serve grilled chicken, Caribbean rice, salad, drinks, and snacks while you visit Mullet Bay and Little Bay. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or swing into the sea from the boat’s Tarzan swing.

“It was a lot of fun. The staff was fantastic. Snorkeling was great, the lunch was delicious, and the drinks were plentiful.”

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Icacos Island Catamaran Day Sail from Fajardo - Cayo Icacos and the La Cordillera Keys
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Icacos Island Catamaran Day Sail from Fajardo

10.Icacos Island Catamaran Day Sail from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,483 reviews · from $140

Sail from Puerto del Rey Marina to Cayo Icacos or Palominitos with East Island Excursions. You’ll get snorkeling gear, floatation belts, a deli buffet, rum drinks, and time to swim or beachcomb. Captains Jose and Carlos and crew members such as Luis, Andres, and Adrian have been praised for attentive service, though water and route depend on weather.

“10/10 recommend! Me and my friend came in for a girls trip and the one thing we wanted to do was a boat trip with drinks, swimming, laughter and just good vibes and the crew at East Island Excursions did NOT disappoint! Luis, Andres, Javi and all the rest made the day exciting and memorable. They kept everyone safe, had us all laughing, and always made sure we had one of their drinks in hand! (Which were delicious!) the lunch was a nice spread of cold cuts and salads, perfect for the hot day. The snorkeling was good but due to the choppy waters, it wasn’t the clearest but no…”

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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay - Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay
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4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

11.4-Hour Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour from Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · from $145

Spend four hours aboard a 48-foot catamaran from Grace Bay, with snorkeling, a weather-chosen stop at Half Moon Bay or Little Water Cay, lunch, and drinks included. Crew members such as Captain Mike, Ross, Reggie, Jay, Willie, and Tye are known for helping new snorkelers and keeping the trip lively. Pickup is available from selected Grace Bay beach hotels.

“This was a wonderful excursion! It could not have been more convenient as the boat picked us up right outside of our hotel. From the moment we boarded the ship, the staff tended to our every need and want. Snorkeling was amazing. We also got to go see the iguanas! Such a fun vibe and good time. Highly recommend to anyone.”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar - A good setup for nervous swimmers
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

12.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,396 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours aboard a small-group catamaran off Barbados, with hotel pickup, snorkel gear, turtle and shipwreck stops, a Bajan buffet, snacks, and an open bar. The crew, including captains such as Colin and Graham, helps nervous swimmers in the water. Expect a relaxed coastal cruise with a lively party edge.

“The transfer to the catamaran was 50 mins late collecting us I had to chase as was ignoring me on the app and also Viator. This cost me additional costs on my mobile and no customer service afterwards . Once at the catamaran was advised sorry he had cancelled us not very good The actual catamaran was fun but it somewhat ruined a good day Would not recommend”

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing - Getting to the beach from Punta Cana hotels
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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

13.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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Restless Native Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour - Two hours at a secluded cove
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Restless Native Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour

14.Restless Native Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 940 reviews · from $95

Spend 3.5 hours aboard Restless Native’s pink catamaran, sailing from Heritage Wharf around Bermuda before anchoring in a quiet cove. Your captain shares island history and folklore, then you get about two hours for snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, or relaxing with fresh cookies and rum swizzles. Towels are not provided.

“Catamaran trip was great. Staff was excellent and hard working.Loved the rum swizzles and warm cookie treats! Snorkeling,paddle boards are offered for great fun!”

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5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch - The turtle stop: the day’s main event
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5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

15.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 909 reviews · from $175

Spend five hours aboard Calabaza Sailing Cruises with a small group of up to 12 to 14 people. Captain Chad, Captain Ben, and their crew are known for warm service, island stories, good food, and careful snorkeling support. You will stop with sea turtles, visit a reef or shipwreck, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks.

“My experience with Calabaza was wonderful! At first, there was a mix-up with my original booking date, and I didn’t find out until my partner and I arrived. However, the owner was incredibly gracious—he personally drove us back to our car, isRead more”

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