Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise and Marine Park Tour in Punta Cana
Sail on a double-decker catamaran along Cabeza de Toro and Bavaro featuring supervised marine park snorkeling with stingrays and nurse sharks, a natural pool stop, and open drinks.
Description
Embark on an engaging 4-hour catamaran cruise tracing the coastal waters of Cabeza de Toro and Bavaro. This tropical outing blends scenic offshore sailing with onboard Dominican animation, vibrant music, assorted light bites, tropical fruit platters, and an included local drinks serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
A key highlight is the supervised snorkeling experience inside an offshore marine reserve, allowing guests to swim safely near gentle stingrays and nurse sharks alongside experienced guides. The tour concludes with an open-water swim in the shallow Bavaro natural pool, supported by round-trip hotel transfers.
- Supervised marine park snorkeling alongside stingrays and nurse sharks.
- Scenic coastal sailing on a double-decker catamaran with drinks and snacks.
- Open-water swimming stop at the shallow Bavaro natural pool.
What’s included
- Catamaran cruise along the Cabeza de Toro coast
- Supervised snorkeling with nurse sharks and rays in the marine park
- Natural-pool stop, subject to sea conditions
- Round-trip transportation to and from the hotel
- Specialized guide
- Picaderas
- On board animation
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- alcoholic drinks
Not included
- Official photos and videos
- Tips
- personal expenses
- Services not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
1. Pickup or boarding check-in · 15-60 minutes
Hotel lobby pickup or verification at the seaside staging harbor prior to embarking the catamaran.
2. Crew briefing · 15 minutes
Crew guidelines covering vessel layout, life jacket use, and marine wildlife interaction protocols.
3. Boat route and aquatic stop · 60-120 minutes
Coastal navigation followed by the supervised snorkeling session within the marine park boundaries.
4. Main experience time · 45-90 minutes
Leisure break at the shallow Bavaro natural pool featuring music, snacks, and refreshing beverages.
5. Return to shore · 15-45 minutes
Vessel docking followed by coordinated ground return shuttles back to your accommodations.
Before you book
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- ID
- Dry bag
Conditions and cancellation
flexible
Is the wildlife snorkeling session professionally supervised?
Yes, swimming and snorkeling with nurse sharks and rays is closely supervised by specialized marine guides.
Is the stop at the natural pool guaranteed?
The stop at the Bavaro natural pool is carried out subject to prevailing maritime safety and sea weather conditions.
Before you book
- Sea conditions can change the order of stops.
- Follow crew safety instructions.
- Pickup or boarding details are confirmed before departure.
