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title: Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Plata
country: Caribbean
price: 63
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 53
duration_minutes: 330
languages: [de, en, fr, es, nl]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 of 54 (Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/puerto-plata-shore-excursion-snorkeling-tour-sosua-beach-day/
---

# Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

**Guidekin's take:** Snorkel two reefs in Sosua, then settle into an included sun chair for beach time. Snorkeling equipment, an instructor and hotel pickup and drop-off are provided; food, drinks and stand-up paddleboarding cost extra. 4.81 from 53 reviews at €63 per person for 5h 30m.

In our comparison: #26 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy the underwater world in Sosua, we will take you out to two different Snorkeling reefs. We provide with the snorkeling equipment and instructor. After the Snorkeling you can enjoy the beautiful scenery from a sun chair.

## Before you book

- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:30, 09:00, 09:30: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: Drinks, Food and drinks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €63 per person
- Duration: 5h 30m
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Eric Tours International
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch
- Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.81 from 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 53.

- 5 stars: 48 (91%)
- 4 stars: 2 (4%)
- 3 stars: 2 (4%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Sun chair
- Snorkeling Guide

## Not included

- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding

## Itinerary

1. **Puerto Plata Province** (10m) - We offer pick up from both Amber Cove and Taino Bay.
2. **Sosua Beach** (4h; admission included) - We drive to Sosua Bay, where crystal clear warm water and a 1 km long sand beach welcomes you. You will get your mask, fins, inflatable snorkel vest & instructions before we get on the boat, our first snorkeling spot is at the Three Rocks and then back to Sosua bay for our...
3. **Eric Tours International** (30m) - At Eric Tours International office we will provide with the snorkeling equipment, inflatable life vest and you will meet our Snorkeling guide that will take you out to the two different snorkeling reefs by boat.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30
- 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

## Compared with other Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 54** | €63 | 5h 30m | 4.81 (53) | shared |
| [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 #26 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.

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