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title: Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Punta Cana
country: Caribbean
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 2651
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [de, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Small boat, bar?
rank_in_category: 9 of 17 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-11-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/small-group-cruising-and-snorkeling-catamaran-tour/
---

# Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A catamaran capped at sixteen guests, so the crew has time for everyone: a swim in a natural reserve, reef snorkeling, paddle boards, a restroom on board and an open bar with aged rum and cocktails, hotel pickup included. Photos and the video are sold separately. 4.93 from 2651 reviews at €90 per person for 3h 30m.

**Small boat, bar?:** Sixteen guests: reef snorkel, reserve swim, paddle boards, open bar with aged rum, hotel pickup at €90 per person for 3h 30m. 4.93 from 2651 reviews. Trade-off: Photos and video sold separately. (last checked September 20, 2026)

In our comparison: #9 of 17 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This small-group sailing and snorkeling catamaran tour is limited to 16 guests per tour; this limited size sets this tour apart from others. With us, you will receive personalized attention. Go swimming in a natural reserve, snorkel in crystal clear water and enjoy drinks and fun on the boat. Sail or cruise the crystal clear shallow waters of Punta Cana. You can just relax while the crew pampers you with cocktails. If you need a break from the sun, enjoy some of the boat's covered and shaded areas. The boat anchors in a lovely sand bar with waist deep water to relax with an exclusive floating bar. There is a bathroom on board.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 253 pickup points
- Max 16 people: shared group
- Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €60: ages 3 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 253 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 2651 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana
- Group: Shared, up to 16 travellers
- Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

4.93 from 2651 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2611 of 2651.

- 5 stars: 2516 (95%)
- 4 stars: 95 (4%)
- 3 stars: 25 (1%)
- 2 stars: 11 (0%)
- 1 star: 4 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the crew, snorkeling and small groups, though the sandbar's focus on drinks does not suit everyone.

**Praised:**
- Friendly, attentive crews who help children and beginner snorkelers
- Small groups that feel personal and leave space to relax on board
- Guided snorkeling with plenty of fish and help spotting marine life
- Fresh guacamole, chips and fruit, with regularly offered drinks
- Slides, diving platforms and paddleboards are popular with families

**Complaints:**
- Some enjoy the music, while others find it too loud on board or at the sandbar
- Some enjoy the sandbar drinks stop, while others find it dull or too focused on alcohol

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-11 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-04.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Departure | €88 / person | English, Spanish, German, French | 9am catamaran tour Pickup included |
| Afternoon Departure | €88 / person | English, Spanish, German, French | 2pm catamaran tour Pickup included |

## What's included

- Stand up Paddle Board
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on Air Conditioned vehicles
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
- Premium aged Rum, Presidente Beer, Tequila, Vodka, Margaritas, Rum Punch,Soft Drinks, Soda Pop, Signature Cocktails, Bottled Water
- Light Snacks, Nachos Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Fruits of the Season.

## Not included

- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- 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

We are located at Plaza Bibijagua
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJZ8dJwMHsqI4R4JHYtsWwgeo

Pickup points listed by the operator: 253

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Not wheelchair 100% accessible, please advise, we can review every case

## Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 17** | €90 | 3h 30m | 4.93 (2651) | shared, max 16 |
| [Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/small-group-snorkeling-cruise-with-open-bar-and-light-snacks/?format=md) | €76 | 3h 30m | 4.95 (1646) | shared |
| [Punta Cana Private Cruise Up To 10 Snorkeling & Seafood lunch](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/punta-cana-private-cruise-up-to-10-snorkeling-seafood-lunch/?format=md) | €965 per group | 4h | 4.99 (184) | private |
| [Luxury Private Catamaran with Snorkeling](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/luxury-private-catamaran-with-snorkeling/?format=md) | €814 per group | 3h | 4.96 (341) | private |

Ranked #9 of 17 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €135, median €95; typical length 4h. 6 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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