Discover a different side of Punta Cana with a Scuba Doo underwater scooter experience that lets you explore beneath the Caribbean Sea without traditional scuba diving. Ride your own easy-to-use underwater scooter while breathing comfortably inside a clear helmet system, giving you a wide view of colorful tropical fish and marine life around the reef.
What makes this experience special is how simple and accessible it feels: no scuba certification is required, and professional staff stay nearby to assist throughout the activity. The adventure also includes a scenic boat ride, time to enjoy the Caribbean surroundings, and a fun combination of underwater exploration and ocean sightseeing.
Perfect for couples, families, friends, and first-time underwater explorers, Scuba Doo offers a memorable way to experience Punta Cana’s marine world from a completely different perspective.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
7:00 AM and 1:30 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 10+)
$59
Child (ages 5–9)
$49
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Bavaro Hotel Pickup
Round-trip transportation included from selected hotels and resorts in Bavaro.
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Glass-bottom boat ride
Bottled water
Round-trip transportation from selected Bavaro hotels
Professional tour guide and safety briefing
Snorkeling experience and equipment
Scuba Doo underwater scooter experience
Not included
Food and alcoholic beverages
Transportation outside the Bavaro pickup area
Pickup Locations & Times
Round-trip pickup is included from selected hotels and resorts in the Bavaro area. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking based on your hotel location. Please be ready in the main lobby or designated excursion pickup area at the confirmed time. Pickup times may vary slightly depending on traffic and the order of hotel stops.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.1
17 reviews
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How it compares in Punta Cana
Starting price $59 is 16% below the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Punta Cana
Excurgo comparison of 2,663 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Punta Cana Scuba Doo: Underwater Scooter Adventure take?
How much does Punta Cana Scuba Doo: Underwater Scooter Adventure cost?
Prices start at $59 per person for this Punta Cana experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Punta Cana Scuba Doo: Underwater Scooter Adventure run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 7:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
How much does Punta Cana Scuba Doo: Underwater Scooter Adventure cost for children?
Children aged 5–9 pay from $49, adults from $59.
Can I cancel Punta Cana Scuba Doo: Underwater Scooter Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Round-trip pickup is included from selected hotels and resorts in the Bavaro area. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking based on your hotel location. Please be ready in the main lobby or designated excursion pickup area at the confirmed time. Pickup times may vary slightly depending on traffic and the order of hotel stops. Pickup points include JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar, Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa.
What languages is Punta Cana Scuba Doo: Underwater Scooter Adventure offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Punta Cana Scuba Doo: Underwater Scooter Adventure worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.1 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Punta Cana Paradise Tour.
Reviews(17)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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James N
February 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Be careful
We booked via the app for a group of 6. This was based upon an in-app availability check. They told us later that evening that they didn’t have space and offered us a slot on the day we were due to fly home. We declined and asked for a refund. Which they agreed to. When we got home I chased the refund with them but also noticed the request a refund option in the app. I completed this and now 1.5 weeks later, I’ve got our money. Very poor experience.
Operator response
Thank you for visiting us
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Shayla_M
July 4, 2025 · via Viator
I loved experience the...
I loved experience the onsite staff was amazing. there was one lady who called me to say the bus will be leaving in eight minutes but I was already on the bus not sure what that was about.
Operator response
Thank you for visiting us
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301christiet
June 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Overall enjoyable
First the scuba support team were amazing and really patient with my family as not everyone was feeling safe/comfortable to try this.
I am sad there was no glass bottom boat as advertised bc my hope was if someone in my group was not up to doing the scuba scooter they could at least watch the fish/coral reef through the boat. But instead it was just a platform and my daughter that didn’t end up doing the scuba scooter couldn’t see much.
You spend 15-20 minutes in the water using the scooter as they only have 4 of them. The rest of the time you are free to snorkel or just hang on the platform. Our group was about 20 people so that meant waiting a lot for others.
Operator response
Thanks You
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G6863ORrichardc
March 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Don't do it.
Wouldn't do this again if it were free. On Wednesday they forgot to pick us up. On Thursday we were picked up at 1.45 and returned to our hotel at 7pm.
Too many people on the trip. We got 8 to 10 mins on the scooters but weren't in control, but pushed around by scuba divers. Not many fish to see and I ripped my swim shorts on a screw sticking out of the side of the diving platform and staff didn't seem to think it dangerous.
Operator response
Thank you for your opinion, we will investigate what happened.
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K1237OBamyc
December 17, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!! You spend more time on boat transfers than you do in the water!!!
This was nothing like it is advertised to be. Not worth the money!! False advertising to me. You spend very little time underwater
Operator response
Thank you for your comment, we will follow up on your observation.
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T470WIamits
November 30, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Do NOT book this company. They canceled my family tickets on whatsapp on the day of event.
Do NOT use this company.
They canceled my tickets 2 hour before the event. Ruined my family's Saturday.
I whatsapp at 11 for 1:30 am trip to confirm when the pickup arrives and was informed, my family's tickets are canceled.
My confirmation # 1588277653
I had paid in full and had tickets.
The company did not pickup phone. Just canceled on whatsapp.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment, we will follow up on your observation.
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Nigel_B
November 9, 2024 · via Viator
Disorganised and rushed
Very disorganised, pick up was changed to an hour later, when we arrived another group was also there snorkling. The transfer to the "platform is by small boat and difficult to get into
Took along while to get everybody to use the scooters (only 4 of them), was OK, but very short.
They had to rush all the time, ran out of batteries for their camera and did not seem to know what they were doing. By the time all were done, rushed back to shore and then told we had no time to even look at pictures as mini bus had to leave.
Have emailed to get pictures but no answer. - overall not recommended.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment, we will follow up on your observation.
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172blaineb
September 27, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience and worth the time and cost
Great little trip for a few hours. Booking and pick up was super easy and transfer wasn’t long at all. Arrived at the beach, quick briefing and out onto the boat. Arrived at the dive platform and while others do the Scubadoo you get to snorkel as much as u want or as little. Lots of fish around too see. We were there for about 1hr-1,5hrs. You get ur scoobadoo and photos. The crew are GREAT and super friendly as well.
The only part I personally don’t like and wouldn’t like to do again are the dolphins. They are penned and it’s just not something I like. However this is mentioned on the tour and culturally seems normal here with all the other animals for photos.
Operator response
Thank you always for serving you, we are at your service
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Michael_P
May 21, 2024 · via Viator
BAIT and Switch Tour
I put a complaint in for a full refund with the HQ area code 718 area code number
1) paid for a Scooba Doo only tour
Meaning
NO GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
NO SNORKELING
JUST ALL TIME SCOOBA DOO
It started with a 2 hour ride on a smelly dirty van making 4 other resort stops
We were first ones on by the time the last other passengers loaded it was shoulder to shoulder poor MINI VAN
AC was Jon existent!!! 2 hours
To the Aqua center that was only 13 minutes from our resort!!!!!
I showed the tour operator my booking and he said NO
ALL three our party of four refused to go on the shortened tour and I called NY VIATOR HQ
LOGGED A formal complaint
From the scuba center while there….
I demanded to
Speak to a supervisor and put on hold twice the first customer service came back on and tried to tell me no supervisor I refused to hang up on hold for 30 minutes
I took screen shots of the amount of time I was on hold
Then the tour operator says ok I take you scooba Doo for 15 minutes
Wasn’t born yesterday
No way was I gonna take a tour that was suppose be 1-1.5 hrs on a scooba scooter for only 15 minutes
Demanded we be taken back by transport to hotel
I have booked numerous tours with aviator this was the first
ABSOLUTE
“Bait and switch “ operator and mis representation of advertising of a tour I ever booked
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Operator response
Thank you always for serving you, we are at your service
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Sheila_W
May 19, 2024 · via Viator
⭐️Awesome Experience
⭐️Going down in the water and Seeing the beauty under the ocean was so Amazing. The excursion crew team was Great!!
Operator response
Thank you always for serving you, we are at your service