--- title: Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks lang: en type: tour city: Punta Cana country: Caribbean price: 76 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 1646 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Family day? rank_in_category: 1 of 17 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/small-group-snorkeling-cruise-with-open-bar-and-light-snacks/ --- # Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks **Guidekin's take:** A double decker catamaran limited to twenty seven guests on a boat built for far more, with a snorkel stop at the Cabeza de Toro reserve, a slide and paddle boards, an open bar and hotel pickup. Lunch is not served, pictures cost extra, and cruise passengers must give their ship details when booking. 4.95 from 1646 reviews at €76 per person. **Family day?:** Double decker with slide and paddle boards, Cabeza de Toro snorkel, open bar, hotel pickup at €76 per person for 3h 30m; no lunch. 4.95 from 1646 reviews. Trade-off: Lunch not served; pictures cost extra. (last checked September 20, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 17 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Limited to 27 guests per tour on a boat with capacity for 72. Begin your tour with hotel pickup prior to your selected morning or afternoon departure time. Head to the pier, board a catamaran, and set sail on the Caribbean Sea. It is a Double Decker so you can also stay under the boat’s shaded portion as you make your way out on the water. After a short ride, arrive at your first stop by Cabeza de Toro Natural Reserve, near Cabo Engaño on the eastern side of the island. Snap on your snorkeling gear, and dive into the waters at a spot famously known as a tropical fish habitat. Try our super fun Slide Toboggan in the the crystal waters and rejuvenated yourself. Bathroom on board. Continue to a sandbar surrounded by shallow water. Enjoy drinks from the floating open bar along with snacks such as nachos and fresh fruit and try the Paddle Boards before returning to your original departure point. This tour concludes with hotel drop-off. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 253 pickup points - Max 27 people: shared group - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €57: ages 5 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 253 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €76 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 1646 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana - Group: Shared, up to 27 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 4.95 from 1646 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1627 of 1646. - 5 stars: 1591 (97%) - 4 stars: 36 (2%) - 3 stars: 13 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Afternoon Tour 2:00 pm | €76 / person | German, French, Spanish, English | Afternoon Tour. Pickup included | | Morning Tour 09:00 am | €76 / person | German, French, Spanish, English | Morning Tour. Pickup included | ## What's included - Local guides - Bottled water - Hotel pickup and drop-off on Air Conditioned vehicles - Stand Up Paddle Board, Slide Toboggan - 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 - Gratuities - Pictures - Lunch ## 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 - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - 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 - 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 · #1 of 17** | €76 | 3h 30m | 4.95 (1646) | shared, max 27 | | [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 | | [Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/punta-cana-private-catamaran-cruise-with-drinks-and-light-snacks/?format=md) | €898 per group | 4h | 4.96 (303) | private | Ranked #1 of 17 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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