--- title: Puerto Plata Private Catamaran Snorkeling, BBQ & Open Bar lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Plata country: Caribbean price: 908 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 180 free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Operator's return guarantee rank_in_category: 14 of 54 (Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/puerto-plata-private-catamaran-snorkeling-bbq-open-bar/ --- # Puerto Plata Private Catamaran Snorkeling, BBQ & Open Bar **Guidekin's take:** Snorkel Sosúa Reef on a private tour for your party aboard a catamaran. Equipment, BBQ, an open bar and hotel or port transfers are included; boarding uses a ladder from the beach, and the trip is priced per group. 4.91 from 57 reviews at €908 per group/vehicle for 3h. In our comparison: #14 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 4 start times: between 08:30 and 17:30 - Food included: see what is included - Fitness notes apply: see additional information **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €908 per group/vehicle for the Priavate tour for 10 pax option; other options up to €4929 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Boat Trips Club - Group: Private tour, your party only - Start times: 08:30, 11:30, 14:30, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.91 from 57 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 55 of 57. - 5 stars: 55 (96%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Priavate tour for 10 pax | €908 per group | - | Duration: 3 hours Fresh BBQ cooked onboard Pickup included | | Priavate tour for 20 pax | €1556 per group | - | Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Fresh BBQ cooked onboard Pickup included | | Priavate tour for 30 pax | €2205 per group | - | 20 PAX Pickup included | | Priavate tour for 40 pax | €2788 per group | - | Pickup included | | Priavate tour for 50 pax | €3502 per group | - | 50 PAX Pickup included | | Priavate tour for 60 pax | €4086 per group | - | - | | Priavate tour for 70 pax | €4410 per group | - | 70 PAX Pickup included | | Priavate tour for 80 pax | €4929 per group | - | 80 PAX | ## 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 11:30, 14:30, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Guests who prefer to come directly to the meeting point must contact us in advance to confirm their exact pickup/check-in time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €908 | €454 | | 4 | €908 | €227 | | 6 | €908 | €151 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions start at €40 per person. ## Compared with other Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 54** | €908 per group | 3h | 4.91 (57) | private | | [Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour](/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/private-customizable-puerto-plata-city-tour/?format=md) | €105 | 4h | 4.91 (267) | private | | [Guided Puerto Plata City Tour](/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/guided-puerto-plata-city-tour/?format=md) | €43 | 4h | 4.97 (119) | private | | [Monkey Mania Puerto Plata](/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/monkey-mania-puerto-plata/?format=md) | €65 | 2h | 4.93 (180) | shared | Ranked #14 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €145, median €56; typical length 3h 8m. 15 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/cruise-excursions-amber-cove/?format=md ## More in Puerto Plata - All Puerto Plata tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/puerto-plata-private-catamaran-snorkeling-bbq-open-bar/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/?format=md