Puerto Plata Private Catamaran Snorkeling, BBQ & Open Bar

4.9 (57 reviews)3 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:40 am, 4 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 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 3 h. Latest sensible start: 12:20 pm.
  4. 11:30 am
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 11:40 am
    Back at the gangway4 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 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 11:40 am — 3 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 12:40 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 one of the shorter ones (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

This private cruise is designed with cruise passengers in mind. Enjoy the freedom of your own catamaran, snorkel Sosúa’s reefs, savor freshly grilled BBQ, and sip cocktails from the open bar while your dedicated crew ensures a back-to-ship-on-time return. Hotel and port transfers are included, making it the ultimate cruise shore excursion without any hassle.

Included in the Boat Trips Club travel experience collection.

Private tour

What's included

  • Private round-trip transport from hotels or cruise ports
  • Light Dominican BBQ lunch: sausage, chicken & meat brochettes, parsley bread, pineapple & watermelon
  • Snorkeling stop at Sosúa Reef with equipment provided
  • Dedicated cruise-port guide with back-to-ship-on-time guarantee
  • Life jackets and all safety equipment
  • Exclusive use of catamaran with captain, crew, and party host
  • Unlimited open bar with rum, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, and juice
  • 3-hour private catamaran cruise with your own group and crew

Not included

  • Sunscreen & personal items
  • Towels (please bring your own)
  • Gratuities

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Guests who prefer to come directly to the meeting point must contact us in advance to confirm their exact pickup/check-in time.
Guests who prefer to come directly to the meeting point must contact us in advance to confirm their exact pickup/check-in time.
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.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Boarding is done directly from the beach using a ladder.
  • Travel time to the catamaran is 30–50 minutes each way depending on traffic.
  • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility.

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