The 10 BBQ Tours in the Dominican Republic That Are Worth the Money

1.Punta Cana Private Boat (BBQ included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews Our pick

Rent a private Punta Cana catamaran for about four hours with your group. You get hotel transfer, snorkeling gear, a boat water slide, open bar, music, games, and a BBQ with burgers, chicken, sausages, vegetables, salad, bread, fries, and fruit. Rose helps coordinate the booking.

“Great experience - we had a lot of fun. There was some confusion regarding the food but Rose was in constant contact with us. The crew was fantastic”

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2.Catamaran Party Cruise with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $84

Join Alex, Tony, and the crew for a half-day catamaran outing from Sosua Beach. You will stop at two snorkeling reefs, swim, use the boat’s slide and jump board, enjoy BBQ chicken wings and sausages, and keep the music and drinks going. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Snorkeling was fun and the food was good. However it took an hour to get to the beach and an hour to get back to our resort. The transportation stopped two other places to pick up people and that was tiring. The excitement kind of died because the trip was so long. The music on the boat could’ve been better too. Variety would have improved the liveliness on the boat. They eventually let people make song requests…That helped some. We didn’t veer too far from the island which I was unsure why that happened. But maybe it was a safety thing because it did rain earlier that day and it…”

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3.Sosua Party Boat – Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $69Best value

Join Sosua Party Boat from Cabarete for about four hours of catamaran sailing, coral-reef snorkeling, tropical drinks, music, and a BBQ meal. Pickup is offered, equipment is supplied, and the boat carries up to 30 people. Expect a lively group outing, not a quiet cruise.

“I really can't give an opinión but they never picked me up or canceled me to let me know if the trip was canceled or who would pick me up. I reached vía application and called and no one responded. Yet I was charged for the trip already.”

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4.Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, Beach & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews

Charter a private catamaran for up to 10 people and cruise Punta Cana’s Bavaro coast for about three hours. Snorkel with tropical fish, wade in a natural pool, visit a private beach, enjoy a BBQ and open bar, and let the English-speaking crew set the pace.

“I will start by saying we did have fun. My rum punch was good and the staff all had great personalities. I believe this excursion falsely advertises what it offers and that is why I rated it 2 stars. This party cruise promised a BBQ, specifically Read more”

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5.Punta Cana Private Boat Tour with Open Bar and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews

Take a private boat from Huracan Beach Club along Punta Cana’s coast, snorkel when weather permits, and enjoy chicken, beef, and shrimp skewers with national drinks. Expect about three hours on the water, plus roughly 45 minutes of hotel transport each way. The crew, including Happy Boy, handles the music and service.

“Awesome - well organized. From start to finish an awesome experience. The entire team were very friendly and respectful.”

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6.Puerto Plata Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $99

Spend about three hours aboard a shared catamaran in Sosúa Bay, with a beginner-friendly snorkeling stop, music, drinks, and a light grilled lunch. Pickup is offered from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, and selected hotels, with a back-to-ship-on-time guarantee.

“Viator generally is a good option but not this time. We were met outside the cruise port after a 30 minute walk to the meeting point where we were taken to an old bus. We sat on the bus for about twenty minutes before we were told we Read more”

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7.Amber Cove – Taino Bay Party Boat Snorkeling Whit Locale BBQ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Spend about five hours traveling from Amber Cove to Sosúa Beach for a private catamaran trip with snorkeling, Dominican barbecue, rum, beer, music, and English-speaking staff. William helps with arrangements, while guides such as Alex and the boat crew keep the party moving.

“Alex, amazing! He was so enthusiastic. Loved his vibe and the team! Would go again. The team was so nice jermaine gracias. Tony Gracias”

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8.Private Cruise with BBQ – Slide And Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Sail from Punta Cana with your private group for snorkeling, a water slide, music, dancing, an open bar, lunch, and a swim in a shallow natural pool. Perla serves drinks, Peter takes photos, and Gabriel helps keep the day friendly and relaxed.

“We had an amazing experience. The crew were wonderful, and our lunch was delicious. Kids and adults alike loved the water slides. The boat left on time and our three stops (snorkeling, water slide, and swimming in the shallow water) as great. Absolutely would recommend.”

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9.Puerto Plata Private Catamaran Snorkeling, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Charter a private catamaran from Sosúa Bay for a three-hour cruise with reef snorkeling, a light Dominican BBQ, unlimited drinks, and a dedicated crew. Pickup from hotels and cruise ports is included, with port guidance designed to get you back to Amber Cove or Taino Bay on time.

“To create unforgettable memories, this is definitely the activity on every bucket list. My family thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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10.Punta Cana Catamaran Private Tour with BBQ and Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

Spend about six hours on a private catamaran from Bávaro Beach, with hotel pickup, snorkeling, a secluded beach stop, fresh coconut, BBQ lunch, open bar, music, and swimming at the Natural Pool. Only your group joins the boat, but the advertised price requires careful checking.

“Look the people on the boat and the place that Viator or the third party that ran the page did everything they were asked to do. However…the boat that was sold, the services sold, none of it and at the cost that was paid was as advertisRead more”

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