Snorkeling Adventure: Explore Cabeza de Toro Reef and Natural Pools on a Family-Friendly Catamaran
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295 Ratings
Embark on a family-friendly catamaran adventure to explore the Cabeza de Toro Reef and Natural Pools. Snorkel in a Coral Nursery and enjoy a freshly grilled lunch on a floating kitchen.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bavaro Beach - Discover the ocean with us on an explorative and educational tour! Snorkel among tropical fish at the protected Coral Nursery from “The Ecological Foundation Bavaro Reefs” and the natural pool, ideal for beginners! If you are looking for a sustainable excursion the whole family can enjoy, welcome on board! Our team will educate everyone on the importance of coral gardening, micro fragmentation, fry catchment structures, artificial reefs, surveillance, and monitoring of the marine ecosystems.
    You will have 1 full hour to swim around and enjoy the view of a variety of beautiful fish who have made the coral structures their home. The second stop is the natural pool where you will have the opportunity to snorkel again in a shallower environment with artificial reefs and structures. The floating kitchen will bring you and your family freshly grilled lunch right at the natural pool where you can also enjoy the boat slide and the palm trees view to sunbathe and relax. Check our Adults only tour option in our product list.
What's Included
  • Unlimited national open bar
  • Coyote floating bar and floating kitchen
  • Snorkel equipment and guides
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
  • Onboard bathroom
  • Tour photos uploaded to Facebook
  • Snacks provided
  • Kids menu and seafood lunch with alternative options
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Continuously ranked as the top tour on Tripadvisor for seven successive years, we ensure a most custom and attentive service by limiting our bookings to a maximum of 25 passengers. We’ll embark on a cruise along the Bavaro coast, taking us up to the Cabeza de Toro reef and close to Cape Engano where the Caribbean Sea commences. The snorkeling area we’ll visit is a Coral Nursery, preserved by The Ecological Bavaro Reefs foundation. This conservation program works steadily at regenerating its natural environment. Our project has been recognized by the Ministry of Environment as one of the three largest coral gardening projects in the Dominican Republic. During this stop, our team will explain the entire process to you. To conclude an ideal cruise, we’ll stop over at natural pools with a water depth of merely 4 feet, and artificial structures that resemble the reef, making it the perfect snorkeling destination for novices. Not to forget, this location is also suitable for enjoying a freshly prepared grilled lunch from our new Floating Kitchen and a floating bar.

  • Not Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking
  • Food allergieas advise at time of booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dennisw704
May 17, 2024
Super Fun and friendly snorkel with delicious food - We had a fantastic time on this excursion. From the time you board, you are well taken care of! We had fun music, enjoyed some dancing, and tried some local mamajuana drinks on the way over to the reef. Our tour guide Juan was so fun, he took tons of pictures of us feeding the fish. After snorkeling we went to a private beach where they prepared fresh coconuts with rum and sugar 😀 Juan always had the camera going, snapping pics of everyone having fun! He gave everyone personal attention and somehow remembered our names. We threw the football around for a while and off we went to grab some delicious food in shallow waters. Be sure to find a shady spot to enjoy your meal. After lunch we waded around in shallow waters, you can snorkel again if you like. We chose to chat and enjoy our time with our new friends. We sure had a great time! Highly recommended!!! Hope you can get Juan as your tour guide!
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Escape24280547088
May 17, 2024
Amazing - What an amazing trip, perfect from start to finish. We took three children 14, 10 and 7 educational but also exciting and fun. Completely recommend. Very reasonably priced. My son was very happy to say at the end the best boat trip ever. Staff made it exceptional. Thank you 👌
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Bailey_c
May 13, 2024
Absolutely fantastic, don't hesitate. - Our trip to Punta Cana was actually not great but I'm so thankful we booked this excursion because it was absolutely the highlight. Our guide, Silverado, was wonderful, friendly and so knowledgeable. I loved that this trip was specifically for kids so the boat wasn't full of adults who were there to party. There are two stops for snorkeling and the first is in a conservation area where the kids get to interact with a Marine Biologist who teaches them a (very short) little lesson on coral and then they get to plant little coral pieces on some reef structures and snorkel around a restricted area that the other groups aren't allowed in. When we were there, we were the only boat so we basically got a private tour of the area. The second spot is much deeper so you get a nice mix of experiences. Silverado was even able to point out sea turtles from the boat and we were able to see quite a few, which was so much fun! The meal was really tasty, but a very important point is that the food comes at the END of the tour so if you go on the afternoon tour it's actually dinner NOT lunch. This is very important if you have small children. They do provide some small snacks at the beginning, plus as many drinks as you'd like. Overall, this is probably one of the best snorkeling tours I've been on anywhere.
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Stephanie
May 6, 2024
Amazing family adventure - I cannot say enough good things about our experience. We brought our 7 and 5 year old and we all had the best time. They were so kind, patient, helpful, and knowledgeable, we were truly blown away. Special shout out to Raymond for helping our daughter snorkel so the hubby and I could fully enjoy the experience.
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Joannecy2936pj
May 4, 2024
Family fun - Staff was amazing...It was great from start to finish. I highly recommend . They were informative, organized,and made this trip full of many memories we will never forget
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Marlene_m
May 3, 2024
Incredible Experience - We were so impressed with this excursion, from the resort pickup to everything else, it was wonderful! The seafood lunch was delicious and the fact that they don’t allow but a certain number of people on the boat is a big plus, especially when you see other boats packed with people!!! Everyone was so nice and professional! We loved every minute of it!!!! Also important to note, they gave us an option of an adults only tour which we accepted because it was just my husband and I!
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Ellie_d
May 2, 2024
Perfection - This was the absolute best. Believe all of the other reviews and do this, especially if you have kids with you. Perfect from beginning to end! No notes!
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Ehmcminn
Apr 29, 2024
First time snorkeling, and not the last! - This was mine and my 6 year old daughter's second time in the DR and first time snorkeling. I did extensive research on snorkeling excursions and this one was rated highly by families. The day before the trip, I received a text confirming our departure time. The next morning, they picked us up at the hotel lobby on time with people from other resorts in addition to ours. It was a short ride to our destination. Before we got on the boat, we learned about how they are trying to repair the coral reefs. Then once on the boat we were able to help make more of these artificial reefs. (The boat was great and very clean!) There's not much shade on the boat and they don't recommend sunscreen unless it is reef-safe. I recommend wearing a high SPF rashguard and a hat to start. SNORKELING: They took us to 2 locations to snorkel, one that was shallow where you could see the artificial reefs (watch your feet while in the water so you don't accidentally stub your toe-ouch!) They have you clip something around your waist that helps you to float and give you snorkeling gear (googles/snorkel). The weather that day was a bit windy which made for wavy conditions, so that was a bit challenging to maneuver. A few of the crew members were in the water with us and were SO helpful with my daughter. They had her hold onto a life preserver and helped pull her around. The second location was further out (22 feet deep) and the water was much clearer and the fish much more beautiful! We were given "fish food" that the fish would eat right out of your hand and of course that helped the crew take amazing photos underwater, (which they posted later on Facebook). FOOD: On the boat there was a bar for drinks/soda/etc. The crew came around with fresh fruit and turkey and cheese sandwiches for a snack which were tasty. Later on a floating kitchen showed up to deliver the food that we had selected ahead of time. I ordered the vegetarian option. It came with pasta and veggies. My daughter got the kid's meal. Her hamburger was huge and she loved it! (Also part of her meal was a hotdog, chicken fingers, and fries). I enjoyed the laid back vibe on the boat, the other families were great and so was the crew. I highly recommend using this tour company if you want to go snorkeling and spend time out on the water.
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Allyson_m
Apr 29, 2024
100% Recommend! - This was an incredible experience for our family of 4 (children ages 6 and 8). The team was excellent, knowledgeable, patient with my young first-time snorkelers, and really fun. The small group environment made this an enjoyable excursion (not overwhelmingly large or loud like other groups we passed). The lunch served on the catamaran was delicious and (and quite a large spread of food!). We 100% recommend this to other families and friends looking for a memorable snorkeling experience. We appreciated snorkeling in two different locations (different fish in each), learning about coral reef restoration, and even planting some coral. We already plan to book this experience again on our next trip to Punta Cana!
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Mai_m
Apr 28, 2024
Beautiful Experience with Amazing Tour Guides - Truly an amazing experience and great for the entire family. The tour guides really cared to make this such a memorable day for everyone and were even able to bring a birthday cake onboard upon request! The reefs/ fish were beautiful, food tasted great, and the kids loved the provided activities. Highly recommend going with this company, it was the favorite part of our trip!
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