Half Day Sosua Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling

4.4 (9 reviews)4 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Amber Cove Cruise Center.

Among the 400 Amber Cove & Puerto Plata shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 89% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Enjoy the ocean breeze in your hair, the sun on your back and a cocktail in your hand and listen to the soft Caribbean rhythms.

Sail to two spectacular snorkeling areas at an offshore reef of the Sosua coastline on our Ocean King Catamaran. Slide from the top of the Ocean King into the fresh ocean water. Feed the innumerable types of multicolored fish that swim amongst the tropical corals. A delicious bar b-q will be served on board.

Tour duration: Approximately 4 hours

Max 60 per group German, Russian, English, PL, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Official guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • * BBQ
  • Return transportation (in Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete, Cofresi)
  • Open bar with soft drinks, water, juice, rum and beer

Not included

  • videos
  • photos

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Confirmation of day and time will be given at the time of booking
  • If the excursion is canceled for any reason, you will be offered a different date or a full refund

Traveler reviews

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Operated by CAMEL SAFARI EXPLORING. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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