VIP Party Boat & Snorkeling at Sosua Bay

4.5 (44 reviews)4 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataFits 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 3 hours activity of snorkeling in the turquose waters of sosua bay where you will have the chance to see a lot of coulor fishes discovering the underwater world. Meet the friendly crew, who are on hand throughout the day to ensure your safety and attend to your every need.

Sunset VIP Boat Ride & Snorkeling for Customers staying in Hotels, Resorts, Airbnb, Appartments, Villas, Family House with Pickup at 1:45pm

Max 70 per group German, English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Transportation of back and forth
  • Barbecue
  • Snorkeling Equipment/Tour Guide
  • Restroom
  • Open Bar/Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Hotel and Port Pick-up/Drop-off

Not included

  • Photos ( available to purchase)
  • DVD (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Puerto Plata
    Your tour will begin with pickup from your Hotel or from your Cruise Port in Puerto Plata. Just minutes away a beautiful experience awaits you! Travel to Sosua Beach for a fun-filled tour with amazing under water life, and adventure. Be amazed by the multitude of abundant fish that will surround you once the tour guide starts feeding them. You will be surrounded by colorful sea life! Sunset Boat Ride & Snorkeling Tour for customers staying in Hotels, Resorts, Appartmets, Airbnb, Villas and Family House with Pickup at 1:30pm
    1 h
  2. 2
    Sosua
    Come with us and enjoy your vacation on the water! Whether you want to relax or spice it up by drinking local drinks and learning a little Dominican dance, we guarantee you a wonderful time under the sun. Join us on this Party Boat & Snorkeling Tour. Meet new friends, enjoy drinks, snacks, and party like a rock star. Dance, swim in the natural pool, experience the Caribbean Sea at its best. Snorkel and discover the coral reefs. There are two stops on this amazing snorkel tour. The first stop is about a 20-minute boat ride away. After roughly 40 minutes exploring the first stop, there will be a 15-minute boat ride to the second and final stop. Enjoy the shoreline sights and sounds along the way. This second reef will blow your mind, just ten feet deep in crystal clear water- you can enjoy the underwater sights from the boat or from the ocean!
    3 h

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.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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