The 7 Snorkeling Tours in Cabarete That Are Worth the Money

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $69Our pick

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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2.Snorkeling Tour & Sosua Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · 5h 30m · from $81

Spend about five and a half hours exploring two reefs off Sosua Bay with mask, fins, vest, bottled water, and an instructor provided. Eric Tours Int includes hotel pickup, boat outings to Three Rocks and a second reef, plus a beach chair for swimming, lunch, shops, and bars afterward.

“It was really enjoyable. I liked seeing the fish and corals most! I can't think of anything u could improve with of the top of my head”

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3.Full-Day Tour to Punta Rucia and Cayo Arena with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $89

Leave Cabarete, Sosua, or Puerto Plata early for Punta Rucia, then take a speedboat to tiny Cayo Arena. You get guided snorkeling, fruit, soft drinks, mangrove scenery, a Dominican lunch, and a local market stop. The day lasts 9 to 11 hours, with a long road journey.

“The trip was nice. Did snorkeling for more than a hour. The island is pretty crowded but that's to expect in such a tourist place. Food was good”

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4.Short Excursion 4-Hour Party Catamaran and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $75

Join Tony Tours by AMGMT for a four-hour catamaran trip from the Cabarete and Sosua area. A PADI-certified guide leads reef snorkeling at up to three locations, while the crew provides equipment, drinks, music, and a festive boat setting with a slide and diving board.

“Tony and his team were great. Attention, professional and friendly. The cataram crew were amazing to ensure safety, fun and an overall excellence experience. Timely pick up at our condo, ready for us to launch. Our group had an excellent day.”

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5.Sosua Party Boat -Snorkeling-Brunch-Drinks-Snacks-Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews

Spend about four hours on a private catamaran off Sosua with your own group of up to 10. Expect music, tropical drinks, BBQ brunch, snacks, snorkeling equipment, coral reefs, tropical fish, and a natural pool stop. Pickup is offered, but confirm transport times carefully.

“Poor communication. Took my money, never showed up for the pick up from our villa. Made several calls to the proprietor and left e mails through the website. No response. Was scheduled for a party boat tour with my family of 10. Totally disappointed. Waiting for a refund!”

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6.Local Excursion | Paradise Island Punto Rucia & snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $95Top rated

Leave Cabarete at 6:30 a.m. for Punta Rucia, then ride a speedboat through mangroves to Cayo Arena. Snorkel over coral, feed tropical fish, enjoy fruit and drinks, and eat a Dominican buffet before returning through Monte Cristi National Park. Tony and Matias may assist during the outing.

“The jet boat ride to the island was great fun and the snorkeling around the island was really good. While I have seen more varieties of fish at other locations in the Caribbean I think the reef itself is one of the healthiest I have ever seen.”

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7.Snorkeling Excursion to Sosúa beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $119

Spend three hours exploring two shallow reefs in Sosúa Bay with snorkeling gear, boat transport, and a marine scientist guide. Pickup is included, and guides such as Francisco, Edwin, Rudy, Roberto, and Franchesco have helped make the outing smooth for cruise passengers and beach visitors.

“This excursion is perfect if you want a quick getaway from wherever you are staying. You are taken to 2 reefs and there are a lot of fish. All the staff is very nice and professional. If you want to, you can stay longer at the beach and buy food and drinks.”

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