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.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 4h · up to 27 guests · $89 per adult for the cruise
What is this tour like?
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.
The company owns its boats and says so plainly — no broker sits between you and the crew. The semi-private cruise normally runs on the Happy Fish I or IV, 44-foot double-decker catamarans, with a floating open bar, a slide, paddle boards and a snorkelling stop; the operator is specific that the stop is in the natural reserve near Cabo Engaño and not at the spot the larger party boats use.
The day starts with a hotel pick-up before your chosen morning or afternoon departure, runs along the coast, anchors at a waist-deep sandbar cove where a floating bar serves drinks, and comes back along the shore. Snacks are made with fresh ingredients and include lighter options.
If 27 is still more company than you want, the same operator sells a small-group version limited to 16 guests at $99 per adult, which can run on any of their boats.
What are the highlights?
- 27 guests at most on a catamaran licensed for 72
- Snorkelling in the nature reserve near Cabo Engaño
- A slide off the upper deck and paddle boards on the stop
- A sandbar cove where the water is waist deep, with a floating bar
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- Hotel pick-up and boarding
Collection before the morning or afternoon departure, then to the pier.
- Cruising the coast
The catamaran runs out along the Bávaro shore with the bar open.
- Snorkelling near Cabo Engaño
The stop is in the natural reserve, away from the larger party boats.
- Sandbar and floating bar
Anchoring in waist-deep water with paddle boards and a drink.
What's included in the price?
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Snorkelling equipment and paddle boards
- Drinks and snacks on board
What's not included?
- Tips for the crew
- Photos and video
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Pick-up at your hotel in Punta Cana or Bávaro before the departure.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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