Snorkeling Trips in Puerto Plata: 7 on the Shortlist

1.Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

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

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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2.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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3.Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $65Best value

Meet Eric Tours International in Sosúa or arrange pickup from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or your hotel. Richard and his team drive you to Sosua Beach, where guides such as Franklin and Alex lead two boat trips to coral reefs. Equipment, a flotation vest, sun chair, and beach time are included. Food and drinks cost extra.

“The staff was incredibly friendly and did all they could to accommodate everyone in the party. The first stop had all kinds of fish and was very worthwhile. I didn't see as many on the second stop. The pictures taken and provided free of chargRead more”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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