Sailing & yacht charter — Punta Cana
2 options from $79 per person. Duration 3h – 4h. Operators: Happy Fish Catamarans, Boat Trips Punta Cana.
A catamaran cruise from Punta Cana starts at $79 per person with Boat Trips Punta Cana: three hours with three stops — snorkelling, an untouched beach with coconuts and a natural pool — and hotel pick-up, snorkelling gear, drinks and snacks included.
The short version
Happy Fish Catamarans charges $89 per adult for a semi-private version: no more than 27 guests on a boat that holds 72, and the snorkelling is in the reserve off Cabo Engaño rather than where the big booze cruises stop.
What it costs
From $79 to $89, in order of price:
- $79 per person — Boat Trips Punta Cana, three hours with a snorkelling stop, a beach with coconuts and a natural pool, from 1 to 65 guests, transfer both ways included; alcohol is served from 18, and there is an adults-only party version.
- $89 per adult — Happy Fish Catamarans, a semi-private double-deck catamaran with a slide, capped at 27 guests; a small-group version of up to 16 is $99 per adult.
Options 2
Semi-Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide and Snorkelling
Happy Fish cap their double-decker catamaran at 27 guests on a boat built for 72, and snorkel in the reserve near Cabo Engaño rather than where the big booze cruises go. $89 per adult.
Shared Catamaran in Punta Cana: Snorkel and a Quiet Beach
Three hours on a shared catamaran with three stops: snorkelling over the reef, an untouched beach where fresh coconuts are cut, and a natural pool. $79 per person with hotel pick-up and gear.
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Snorkelling equipment and paddle boards
- Drinks and snacks on board
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Snorkelling equipment
Not included
- Tips for the crew
- Photos and video
Good to know
- Those who want a catamaran day without a full party boat.
- No preparation needed; snorkelling is optional.
- Swimwear, a towel and reef-safe sun cream.
- A first catamaran outing, or an easy half-day between beach days.
- No experience needed; the crew guides the snorkelling.
- Swimwear, a towel and sun protection.
- Pick-up at your hotel in Punta Cana or Bávaro before the departure.
- Pick-up at your hotel, then a short drive to the beachside meeting point.
Sailing & yacht charter prices in Punta Cana
| Tour | Duration | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide and Snorkelling | 4h | up to 27 guests | $89 per person |
| Shared Catamaran in Punta Cana: Snorkel and a Quiet Beach | 3h | up to 65 guests | $79 per person |
Operators: Happy Fish Catamarans · Boat Trips Punta Cana
FAQ
How much is a catamaran cruise from Punta Cana?
How many people will be on board?
Where does the snorkelling take place?
Is there an adults-only option?
Is the hotel transfer included?
Is snorkelling gear provided?
A catamaran cruise from Punta Cana costs $79 to $99 per person, and what moves the price is how many people share the deck: up to 65 at the cheap end, 27 or 16 at the semi-private one.
Checked against the operators’ own sites on 2 October 2026
- $79three hours with three stops at Boat Trips Punta Cana
- 27the guest cap Happy Fish sets on a 72-seat boat
- 18the age from which Boat Trips serves alcohol
- $99Happy Fish’s small-group version of up to 16 guests
| What you book | Guests | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkel cruise with a beach stopBoat Trips Punta Cana | up to 65 | 3 h | $79 per person |
| Semi-private catamaran with a slideHappy Fish Catamarans | up to 27 | 4 h | $89 per adult |
| The same, in a small groupHappy Fish Catamarans | up to 16 | 4 h | $99 per adult |
What the $10 difference buys#
Numbers. Boat Trips Punta Cana runs from 1 to 65 guests, which means your day depends on who else booked it. Happy Fish caps the boat at 27 against a capacity of 72, and sells a 16-guest version at $99. On a snorkelling stop that is the difference between waiting for a mask and getting in.
- Semi-private
- a shared boat deliberately loaded below capacity — here 27 guests on a 72-seat catamaran.
- Cabo Engaño
- the cape at the eastern tip of the country; Happy Fish snorkels in the reserve there.
- Booze cruise
- a party boat where the open bar is the point rather than the stops.
Where the snorkelling actually happens#
Happy Fish states that it snorkels in the reserve off Cabo Engaño rather than at the spots the large party boats use. Boat Trips Punta Cana makes three stops — one for snorkelling, one at an untouched beach with coconuts and a natural pool to finish — with the gear included.
Drinking, and who is on board#
Boat Trips serves alcohol from 18 and also sells an Adult Party Boat that is 18 and over only, so the same operator covers both a family afternoon and a party. Drinks and snacks are included on both of its versions.
- How many guests are actually booked: Boat Trips runs from 1 to 65, so ask for the number on your date.
- Whether the transfer is in: Boat Trips includes hotel pick-up and return; Happy Fish collects you before the morning or afternoon departure.
- Which version you are on: Happy Fish’s small group of up to 16 is $99 rather than $89.
Important
Boat Trips Punta Cana sails with as few as one guest and as many as 65. The price is the same either way, so the character of the day is set by the booking sheet rather than by the boat.
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