15 Sailing Trips across the Dominican Republic Worth Booking

Boat Tours in Punta Cana, Buffet Experiences, Catamaran Trips in Punta Cana, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Punta Cana Tours, Sailing, Saona Island Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with speedboat thrills, a starfish pool, buffet lunch, open bar, timing, and value tips.

“A wonderful experience. Our guide Christian was wonderful, it is clear that he has a lot of experience. It really takes a long time to get from the resorts in Punta Cana to Saona Island, but it is worth it. The food on the island is not great, but it is ok. I recommend you bring water and some food/nibbles with you.”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

2.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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

Review of Punta Cana’s small-group catamaran tour, with snorkeling, a sandbar floating bar, hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, and a 16-person limit.

“We had a fantastic snorkeling adventure with David & Manatee Mike!! They were expert hosts and made it a great experience. We were lucky enough to be the only two on the boat, so we got to talk to them more. The fresh guacamole, fruit, and drinks were amazing. Have David make you a pineapple margarita, it is delicious! We did two stops at a snorkel spot where we saw tons of fish and then at a sandbar where we got to hang out and relax. The tour ended with an opportunity to shop. Would definitely book this tour again. It was our favorite we’ve done in DR.”

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

3.Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · from $149

Punta Cana combo tour review covering snorkeling, catamaran drinks, natural-pool swimming, parasailing, timing, safety, and value.

“Everyone was wonderful but Derlyn made it extra special. He is pure love and light. Makes you feel very comfortable and wants to make you feel welcome. We wanted to pack him in our suitcase and take him with us.”

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Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

4.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139

Relax on a 75-foot catamaran from Bayahibe to Saona Island, Catuano reef, and Palmilla’s starfish pool with lunch and drinks included.

“This excursion was well worth every penny. You may notice that it is more expensive than others, but I promise that you will not be disappointed. The tour is capped at ~30 people while others pack you in like sardines. We had a beautiful boat and an excellent crew, all while having so much room to spread out on the boat. Our pickup was on time and we were briefed before getting on the boat. Lola was our guide for the day and she was EXCELLENT! We couldn't ask for a better guide. She was so personable and friendly, and made sure that everyone was well taken care of. Enrique…”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

5.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with beaches, natural pool, buffet lunch, open bar, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“La familia María is the best family of our trip so far in DR. Thanks for being patience with all these kids around (cause I know it isn’t easy)”

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Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

6.Private Catamaran Snorkeling Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews

Review of Punta Cana’s private catamaran snorkeling cruise, with hotel pickup, open bar, music, natural pool, and practical booking advice.

“The boat tour was great and the crew was nice. There were lots of drinks and fun, but the picture guy... First he tried to charge us $700 for the pictures he took, but we talked him down to a more reasonable price, this was on a Friday. I had Read more”

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Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

7.Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $89

Saona Island tour from Bayahibe with catamaran, speedboat, beach lunch, open bar, and a natural pool stop. Practical advice on value and timing.

“The activity was amazing - the island is like a paradise; an absolute must see. Want to also mention that our guide Christian, drivers Manual and Osiris, as well as the organiser Victoria were exceptional and very attentive. A must must must do activity in the Dominican Republic.”

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Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks

8.Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews

Review of Punta Cana’s private catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, slide, paddleboards, floating bar, drinks, snacks, and practical booking tips.

“I booked this excursion for a bachelorette trip and it was an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend!”

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Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

9.Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews

Review of Punta Cana’s private catamaran cruise with snorkeling, slide, dolphin viewing, natural pool, music, food, and drinks.

“I generally would never go out of my way to write a review. PLEASE READ! One of this biggest scam companies in DR. 2 hour trip max not the 3-3.5 hour trip as advertised. No snacks. No drinks. NO BEER. Worst crew. They sat there talking amongst themselves in Spanish not offering anything to us. They told our 4 yr old daughter there’s no pineapple because the crew ate them all when we were in the ocean watching them.”

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Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

10.Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 3h 30m · from $74

Review of Punta Cana’s family-friendly catamaran tour with reef snorkeling, open bar, natural pool, beach stop, transfers, and snacks.

“The catamaran tour with snorkeling was fantastic! The team were friendly and very accommodating. They introduced the various members of the team and gave a clear explanation of what each guy did (Captain, bar guy, etc). The lunch was perfect (sandwiches, tortilla chips/salsa, fresh fruit, cake), drinks of all kinds were plentiful (at one point the drinks guy brought trays of drinks into the water for us to enjoy!). The snorkeling was handled very well. The boat had a slide (fun!) so half of the group went in the slide first while the others snorkeled then we swapped. We saw tons of fish on a reef. After that we went…”

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Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana

11.Party Boat Catamaran with Snorkeling from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · from $69

Punta Cana party catamaran with snorkeling, a natural pool, music, dancing, snacks, an open bar, and dolphin views for $69.

“Music was way too loud but at least you could still enjoy it if you sat on the top. The boat crew were really fun and nice. The only thing they served for alcohol beverages was rum. It took forever to load everyone on the catamaran. The snorkeling is really not worth it, they take you too a place where multiple other boats are and you snorkel for like 15 minutes and barely see anything. The boat ride was beautiful though! We got picked up at 2 and back to the hotel at 7pm so plan on at least 5 hours.”

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Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

12.Saona Island Excursion by Catamaran and Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 197 reviews · from $95

Spend a full day from Punta Cana at Saona Island with boat rides, a natural pool, barbecue lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“The island was great and we enjoyed our trip there on the speed boat. The natural pool was amazing! We wished we had been able to spend more time on the island, but having to take a catamaran back cut down on that time. The catamaran back was a bit full making it a uncomfortable 2.5 hours back.”

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Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

13.Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

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

Review of Tip Top’s Puerto Plata catamaran day trip, with two snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, sailing, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“This cruise was amazing!! The crew was an absolute blast! Very helpful, very entertaining, and super organized. Food and drinks were awesome too! We would do this again, and again! It exceeded our expections, and so glad we chose Tip Top, because it is "Tip Top" in my book! Loved it!! Don't miss out! If you're looking for an excursion, this it it!! Met lots of nice folks aboard too, and I didn't see anyone that was not having the time of their life! Thanks again, and next time we're down in DR, we'll be back on board!! :)”

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Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

14.Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews

Review of Punta Cana’s private catamaran cruise with snorkeling, slide, open bar, dolphin views, natural pool, and beach time.

“More snacks. Very friendly staff. Clean catamaran. We felt save in the water. I would highly recommend this tour”

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3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

15.3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $105

Punta Cana’s four-hour catamaran party cruise combines snorkeling, hookah diving, drinks, dancing, hotel transfers, and coral-reef views.

“It's not what I expected. The crew on the boat was great and upbeat and awesome. But the diving wasn't worth it. We hooked up, went down and did a circle around the boat, that was it. The snorkeling was around a lot of boats so there were some fish but nothing great. Overall it was ok but not worth money.”

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