Catamaran Day Trip, Snorkeling & Sailing Excursion

4.6 (139 reviews)6 h 30 minAmber Cove & Puerto PlataSightseeingWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 3:20 pm, 1 h 10 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 10 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. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 8:45 am.
  4. 3:05 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 3:20 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 10 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 6 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 3:20 pm — 10 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 4:20 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 400 Amber Cove & Puerto Plata shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer 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

Spend a beautiful day on the ocean sailing along the coast line. Visit two snorkeling spots and enjoy lunch and open bar on board.

Max 45 per group English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling equipment

Not included

  • DVD (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Eric Tours International
    Driving by Eric Tours International office before boarding
    Pass by without stopping
  2. 2
    Puerto Plata
    Pick up at the hotels in Puerto Plata
    10 min
  3. 3
    Cabarete
    Pick up at the hotels in Cabarete
    10 min
  4. 4
    Sosua Beach
    We start the tour from the beach in Sosua, where the crew and a 75 feet catamaran is waiting for you. During the morning you will have an opportunity to discover the underwater world of Dominican Republic. We will make two stops at different reefs, where you are able to snorkel or go for a swim and refresh yourself. Snorkel gear and snorkel vest will be provided. After the snorkeling we will put up the main sail and sail along the coast. Lunch will be served and open bar.
    4 hAdmission included
  5. 5
    Puerto Plata Province
    After the tour we bring you back to your hotel.
    1 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.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring swimwear, towel and sunscreen.

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Eric Tours International. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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