Dominican Republic · CATAMARAN CRUISES IN PUERTO PLATA
Resort desks sell most of these at a markup. Below are 12 catamaran cruises in Puerto Plata priced as you would book them yourself, timed, and sorted so the decision takes minutes.
Sail Puerto Plata’s north coast aboard a 75-foot Tip Top catamaran, stopping twice to snorkel near Sosua Bay. You’ll get hotel pickup, a buffet lunch, drinks, music, and a lively crew that may include Alex, Andrew, Sonia, Alain, or Papo. Expect a social day, not a quiet private cruise.
“Papo and crew where a blast and a fanominal experience will definitely go again when we return again”
Sail from Sosua to Ocean World Marina aboard a 75-foot catamaran with Papo, Alain, and the crew. You’ll snorkel at two sites, feed fish, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then sail back along the coast. Hotel pickup from Puerto Plata or Cabarete is included.
“A memorable time of my life. The blue oceans were calling me for a long time and I couldn’t be more happy that I have embarked on this trip. The fear of swimming in the ocean was always on my mind. This experience has helped me overcome another adventurous milestone in my life. Everything was perfect from nature giving us the the best weather and also an amazing few that didn’t stop us wasting any time or miss out any fun. The snorkeling to begin with was so phenomenal and I cannot stop thinking about it. One of a kind experience swimming in the ocean with the fish and looking…”
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…”
Spend about five hours sailing from Sosúa Bay to Ocean World Marina on a 75-foot catamaran. You get two snorkel stops, equipment, a Dominican buffet, open bar, music, and transportation from Puerto Plata, Sosúa, Cabarete, and nearby cruise ports.
You’ll board a 75-foot catamaran at Sosua Beach, snorkel at two reefs, then sail toward Ocean World Marina with lunch and drinks. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French. Benjamin is known for keeping an eye on swimmers and helping families during the day.
“Good cruise overall. Felt safe, with protocols and professional systems in place. Benjamin was wonderful with the passengers, especially some of the kids on board. However, staff should not be dumping wasted food and dirty dish water into the ocean.”
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”
Leave your Puerto Plata resort early for Punta Rucia, then cruise by catamaran to Cayo Arena. You’ll snorkel with a guide, visit mangroves, stop at an ocean sandbar for Champagne, and eat a beachside Dominican buffet. A photographer may capture the day, while the crew keeps drinks moving.
“El paraíso existeeeee 🥹🩵🧜🏻♀️ bellísimo lugar y hermosa experiencia las que nos hicieron vivir ellos ! Gracias un equipo de trabajo hermoso , súper feliz 📍🇩🇴🐚🩵”
Join a 52-foot Lagoon catamaran from Sosúa Beach for about five hours of snorkeling, coastal views, music, swimming, and a BBQ lunch. Pickup is offered from Puerto Plata, Cabarete, and Sosúa. Snorkel gear, water, soft drinks, rum, local beer, and a restroom are included.
“pretty fish and wonderful crew members. I lost my hat. But its ok. Im liked the excursion and the timing fot the excursion was good. Had other things to do in the afternoon. I had fun.”
You’ll leave from Sosúa on a private 52-foot Blue Sky Catamaran for your own group of up to 10. Junior and the crew provide snorkeling gear, drinks, a BBQ lunch, and stops at several swimming spots along Puerto Plata’s coast.
“Great trip. Definitely worth having the boat all to ourselves and the food and drink were great. The staff was outstanding. Will be back!!”
Board the 75-foot Tip Tip catamaran at Sosua Beach for a 6 to 7-hour sail to Ocean World Marina. You get two reef stops, snorkel gear, a buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and hotel transport from Puerto Plata, Sosua, or Cabarete.
“Muy buena atención de parte del staff pero metieron a mucha gente en el catamarán, incluso algunos no alcanzaron asiento, el snack dejó MUCHO que desear. Había bastantes peces.”
Spend five hours aboard the Tip Top Catamaran off Sosúa Beach with a professional crew, snorkeling gear, Dominican snacks, lunch, and unlimited rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and water. Benjamin is one crew member noted for warm service, while a photographer captures the day. Expect music, dancing, and a social party atmosphere.
“the staff was great!!! Benjamin was awesome and the young man who took the photographs did an amazing job! everyone was friendly, kind, caring and made the experience fun!”
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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