Puerto Plata · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Good cruises & boat tours fill up fast on this coast. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
Puerto Plata catamaran day-trip with two snorkeling stops, buffet lunch and drinks, and hotel pickup. About 6.5 hours on the water.
“Be ready to meet others and have a wonderful day. ENJOY yourself with others while snorkeling eating lunch having a drink or two. Then dance a little with the great crew members or your loved one.”
A 75-foot catamaran day trip from Sosua with two snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, and an open bar, plus hotel pickup in Puerto Plata.
“The crew was everything. Thank you for the dancing, laughs and all the support in the water. We would do it all over again!”
Puerto Plata shore excursion to Damajagua Waterfalls and a buggy adventure, with cruise pickup, lunch, drinks, and Wi‑Fi onboard.
“This was one of our favorite excursions we did while on our cruise. The staff, especially Albert, were amazing and made our day so much fun. They made us laugh and were really personable. Lunch was amazing and the quads were a lot of fun! Would HIGHLY recommend!”
Catamaran party cruise from Sosua with hotel pickup, snorkeling at two reefs, BBQ lunch, and drinks for about 4 hours in Puerto Plata.
“The crew was fun! The drinks were flowing and the food was good! The boat was spacious and clean. The walk to the boat was a bit sketchy but we never felt unsafe. They offered the opportunity to snorkel and although the cruise didn’t go far we had a great time”
Puerto Plata catamaran snorkeling with 2 reef stops, open bar, and Dominican buffet. Easy transport, gear included, and 5 hours.
A 3-hour 4-wheel ATV ride in Puerto Plata from Amber Cove or Taino Bay, mixing mountain tracks, fields, and beach time for $110.
“Guys were fun nice scenery would go back. Short trip due to time. Close to amber cove who every is on a cruise.”
VIP Fascinating Boat Ride & Snorkeling at Sosua Bay from Puerto Plata with pickup, snorkeling gear, BBQ, and a party-boat vibe.
“Amazing from start to finish! Crew was polite and made sure everyone had a blast. Awesome snorkeling and delicious lunch! Highly recommend!”
Sosua Party Boat from Cabarete: catamaran snorkeling on reefs, drinks and BBQ onboard, plus a natural pool stop—about 4 hours.
“Food was terrible, very little effort to provide decent bbq. A simple tuna pasta salad would have helped as opposed to plate full of tasteless bbq meats. I got an immediate stomach ache after eating some of the horrible bbq. As for drinks, nRead more”
Sail from Sosua to Ocean World Marina on a 75-foot catamaran with two snorkeling reef stops, lunch, and open bar.
“I took this excursion twice in 3 weeks because it is such an awesome experience. The crew is exceptional, food is tasty, drinks flow freely, and music is entertaining. The two snorkelling spots were safe with lots of fish and clear water. Crew was attentive to the weaker swimmers and responded quickly to those looking for help.”
VIP Party Boat from Puerto Plata/Sosua with pickup, open bar, BBQ, and snorkeling at two reef stops plus a natural pool meeting of seas.
“Had the absolute best time! My friends and I booked rather last minute on a whim. It was the best decision! Omar arranged the pickup from our hotel and communicated with us leading up to the excursion. Jeremie and the crew on boaRead more”
Puerto Plata catamaran cruise from Sosua Bay with beginner snorkeling, open bar, and BBQ-style lunch—plus port and hotel pickup.
“Viator generally is a good option but not this time. We were met outside the cruise port after a 30 minute walk to the meeting point where we were taken to an old bus. We sat on the bus for about twenty minutes before we were told we Read more”
4-hour party catamaran with snorkel gear, PADI guide, reef stops near Sosua, open bar and Dominican beer. Pickup in Cabarete.
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Cayo Arena catamaran cruise from Puerto Plata with lunch, snorkeling, Champagne sandbar swimming, and an open-bar day with lobster or paella.
“The staff was great, photographer was everything, the food was awesome, drinks could’ve been better but they were unlimited!”
Puerto Plata party boat with catamaran cruising, guided snorkeling, and an open bar. Pickup from port or nearby hotels, about 4 hours.
“No one was there to meet us. We didn't receive any boat tour or anything at all. No one ever met us or contacted us at all. They just took our money and now I will try to get a refund. I feel like we got scammed. Worst excursion experience of my life”
Private Sosua catamaran with snorkeling, BBQ brunch, and open bar, plus pickup and flexible timing for your group up to 10.
“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!”
