Puerto Plata Private Party Boat and Snorkeling Adventure
Description
Ready to make your Caribbean adventure unforgettable? Our private catamaran excursion in Puerto Plata and Sosua offers a personalized experience with an upbeat entertainment team to ensure a day filled with fun and relaxation. Cruise along the breathtaking coastline, snorkel vibrant coral reefs with a professional guide, and swim among tropical fish. Onboard, enjoy refreshing tropical drinks while island music sets the perfect vibe. At the end of your unforgettable day, we’ll take you back to your hotel or cruise port. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience – it’s a day you’ll treasure!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start your adventure as soon as your cruise docks at Puerto Plata or with a convenient hotel pickup. Enjoy a relaxing ride to a private dock where you'll board a catamaran for a scenic trip along the stunning Dominican coastline. Soak up the sun, feel the ocean breeze, and marvel at the crystal-clear waters and beautiful beaches of Sosua.
Set sail on a relaxing catamaran cruise along the beautiful Sosua coastline. Dive into crystal-clear waters to snorkel on vibrant coral reefs, surrounded by tropical fish and stunning underwater views. A professional marine guide will lead the way, showing off the best of the marine life. After your snorkeling adventure, return to the boat to enjoy tropical drinks from an open bar, all while soaking in island music. Your journey wraps up with easy transportation back to your hotel or cruise port.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up will begin about an hour before your scheduled tour time. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll provide the exact pick-up details. Be sure to include your hotel name or, for cruise guests, your ship name and port time for smooth coordination.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting Point for Cruise Guests: Meet us at the main pier entrance, where our guides will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Please note, we do not offer pick-up inside the pier.
- IMPORTANT: Please provide the full name of your cruise ship and the time it will be at port.
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port at all
- Flotation devices for children under age 3 are not available
- Adult Beverage Policy: Guests must be 18+ to consume alcohol.
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
Reviews(21)
I am literally still on the boat writing this review. That is how bad this experience has been. We are a family of eight who rented this as a private boat charter. I have taken private boat charters in Turks & Caicos, Grand Cayman, St. Lucia, and the Seychelles. This was by far the least professional and least enjoyable I have ever experienced. The photographer was the sole exception. He was fantastic. But the photos are not included, it was $120 for the photos. We bought them as he really captured some great shots of the family. The tour started an hour late, and then they actually attempted to end it an hour early. I had to argue to receive the full amount of time we paid for. That alone speaks volumes about how this operation is run. The snorkeling portion was worse. There was no safety briefing and virtually no instruction whatsoever. No explanation of how to use or adjust the life vests or snorkeling equipment, how to enter the water, or how to safely get back onto the boat. We were so uncomfortable with the complete lack of guidance that even those of us with snorkeling experience questioned whether anyone on board was prepared to assist if something went wrong. It also did not help that the crew member responsible for snorkeling instructions did not speak English, even though the tour is explicitly advertised as being conducted in English. If you are selling snorkeling excursions to English-speaking customers and stating that English is the language of the tour, then ensuring basic safety instructions are actually delivered in English is not optional, it is your responsibility. And it certainly wasn’t because they were understaffed. There were four or five male crew members sitting and standing around, drinking liquor from the bar, eating food grilled for our charter, and socializing with each other as though THEY were on vacation. They seemed significantly more interested in enjoying our charter than actually providing it. I complained directly to the captain. Nothing changed. The captain was largely disengaged unless he was trying to sell us something extra: banana boat rides, hookah, etc. If he wasn’t upselling, he wasn’t saying much. Ironically, the most engaged I saw him with the group was when he walked around with the tip bucket at the end. The crew did not assist us at all getting on or off the boat. They also did almost nothing to facilitate an enjoyable experience. We essentially paid for a private charter so the crew could drink, eat our food, socialize, and occasionally try to sell us more things. I have traveled extensively and paid for private excursions around the world. I understand the difference between a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere and piss poor service. This was poor service. Save your money. There are other boat tours available from Puerto Plata. Choose one of them.
really fun and such an experience
A unique experience that you must live in the Dominican Republic
We booked this for our family during a cruise stop in Puerto Plata. Having the boat to ourselves was fantastic. The snorkeling was fun, the water was beautiful, and everyone from the kids to the grandparents had a great time. Definitely our favorite port day of the cruise.
There were eight of us celebrating a birthday during our vacation in Puerto Plata. The private boat was perfect for our group. We spent the afternoon laughing, snorkeling, and enjoying the ocean. Couldn't have asked for a better day.
We booked this during our stay at a resort in Puerto Plata. The kids had a blast snorkeling and spending time on the boat. By the end of the trip, they were already asking if we could do it again. A great family activity.
We were looking for something different than the typical bus tours offered at the port. This was exactly what we wanted. Beautiful scenery, fun snorkeling, and the privacy of having our own boat made the experience even better
Would Book Again - We booked this with another couple we met onboard Princess Cruises. The funny part is we barely knew each other when we got on the boat and were having drinks together by the end of the trip. Good snorkeling, great weather, and a really fun atmosphere.
Nice Break from the Ship - We were visiting on Celebrity Beyond and wanted to get away from the crowds for a few hours. The snorkeling was fun, but I think my favorite part was just hanging out on the boat with our family. It felt like a completely different vacation for the afternoon.
The Guys Loved It - A group of us booked this during our stop from Norwegian Prima. Honestly, we mostly wanted a boat, cold drinks, and some time in the water. That's exactly what we got. Nobody was checking schedules or waiting on a big group. Just a fun day in Puerto Plata.
