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3-Hour Punta Cana Snorkeling Tour: Sharks, Rays and Reef Exploration
3.9
66 Ratings
Punta Cana
Embark on a thrilling 3-hour snorkeling tour in Punta Cana. Explore vibrant coral reefs, encounter stingrays and swim with docile sharks. Snorkel equipment and refreshments provided.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Punta Bávaro - Board a sturdy small boat and begin the sightseeing right away as you marvel at the sea life below you. Your 3-hour by small boat and reef adventure begins traveling up the coast of Bavaro Beach to a pristine snorkeling site, where professional divers will point out schools of tropical fish and gorgeous coral reefs.
Sail until you reach a small island in the middle of the ocean, inhabited by gentle and docile marine giants: sharks and rays. Discover the behavior of these wonderful sea creatures all under the supervision of our professional divers.
Next, it’s time to head to the beautiful Bavaro Beach Natural Pool for relaxing and playing in the water. Its marvelous view to the coastline and shallow waters makes the perfect place for a quick photo session. Sip on refreshing drinks and have some snacks while the crew provides entertainment through music and fun activities. Enjoy time in the water or on the sand with your family and friends before boarding the boat and heading back towards the shore. On the way, toast to the trip with a local specialty: Mamajuana. After docking, return safely to your hotel.
What's Included
- Open bar with unlimited national drinks
- Roundtrip transportation included
- Assortment of snacks and tropical fruits
- Snorkel equipment provided
What's Not Included
- Sunscreen, Sunglasses & Towels
- Professional pictures (available for purchase)
- Gratuities for the crew and drivers
Additional Information
Spend an unforgettable day on the water with this 3-hour by small boat and reef adventure from Punta Cana. Get up close and personal with the Caribbean’s rich marine life without having to get wet. Marvel at gorgeous schools of fish, colorful coral reefs and a variety of marina flora. Visit a marine park where you have a close encounter with stingrays and swim with docile sharks. A natural swimming pool and provided snorkel equipment offer optional opportunities to go for a swim, or just relax on the boat and enjoy the snacks and drinks.
- Depth: 2 to 4 meters
- Minimum age to attend is 4 years old
- Must be accompanied by an adult until 17 years of age
- Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years old
- Customers who appear intoxicated may be refused service
- Subject to change with prior notice due to weather conditions
- Minimum height for the Stingrays Encounter: 2.6 feet
Location
Tour Package Punta Cana
Playa Bavaro
Tour Package Punta Cana is located, between Melia and Lopesan Costa Bávaro Hotels, 23000 Punta Cana, DO
Specifics: white beach cabin located to the west side of Jelly Fish Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(66 Ratings)
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Bcribelar
Jun 10, 2024
Great time - Derly was an amazing guide. We had so much fun and he was very attentive to my family. Many memories made and my daughter, age 9 loved it very much! It truly was a small group tour with a big boat!
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Amanda_e
Dec 22, 2023
Good experience, but not for everyone. - The crew was super friendly and helpful, and they managed our group’s accommodations well. I didn’t realize the shark encounter would be underwater cages that we would enter, so that was unexpected. Would not recommend for anyone less than 13/14 unless they’re strong swimmers. I also would make sure everyone in your party can walk from beach to climb into boat from shore and manage the current. It was a bit tough for some people.
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A3776sgamyb
Sep 21, 2023
Excellent time! - The snorkeling was so amazing to see the coral up close and all of the beautiful fish! The sharks and stingrays were so fantastic to see and touch. The team on the boat was such wonderful hosts and we had such a great time dancing and partying with them! Would definitely recommend it for a half day tour!
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Anita_e
Aug 26, 2023
Nice experience - The overall experience was good. My boys and husband enjoyed the shark and stingray experience but it’s very elementary. Sharks and stingrays were swimming at the bottom of the water and kids could just see them. Not sure if that’s always the case. The snorkeling was great. The staff on the boat was really accommodating and nice. Be prepared to be asked to pay a lot of money for the photos that are taken of you on board. You may find value but be prepared it’s a lot of money.
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Michelle
Jun 9, 2023
Best time in DR - Kitson and crew are ami! Best experience we had on our trip by far! Great service, lunch was delicious, drinks on point and fun was had by all. The shark and stingray experience was unbelievable! Wish we were in DR longer so we could do this excursion again!!
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Katherine_s
Jan 20, 2024
Worth the hassle - The crew on the ship was amazing! We had a blast the entire time we were out on the water. Loved getting to dance and have a good time while floating along. They were great in the water while snorkeling and getting to swim. Highly recommend the experience for anybody that wants to spend a day on the water with a fun group!!!
Office side of things not the greatest. Poor communication and we were rescheduled for a later tour without being told. Spent a lot of time in the van doing pickups. Almost missed another excursion we paid for because of the change in schedule. Be prepared for it to be a whole day event not just 3 hours.
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Manda335
May 27, 2024
Horrible experience - The shark and sting ray was ok we could only pet one sting ray being held by diver. Snorkeling was ok, but had to wear a life vest the whole time so couldn’t swim freely . The worst part is we didn’t get to go to the beach. Instead we had to stand in 3ft of water with 20 party boats competing with their loud music. This was not what was described in the description. Wish I had ear plugs and felt more like a booze party boat!
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Krismichaud
Jun 29, 2023
Better excursions on other islands - We have done swimming with nurse sharks and sting rays at other carribean islands and had much more hands on. We spent 7-8 minutes swimming above the nurse sharks that were in an enclosed area in dark murky water. And the stingrays, all we got to do was barely touch them for qbout 3 minutes. They took us to a "private beach" that was covered in algae and trash. We spent a lot of time waiting on the front end, the pickup was at 930 am and we didn't get moving on the boat till almost 12. We didn't get back to the hotel till after 4 pm and it was supposed to be a half day tour. Don't waste your money.
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Caseyml4066ld
Mar 7, 2024
All around terrible - I don’t know where to start. I suppose I should have known what was in store, but I naively thought we were snorkeling in a place where sharks and sting rays are known to visit. I was HORRIFIED when I realized we were going to a place where these animals (and dolphins) are kept in captivity. I do not support keeping animals cooped up for entertainment and money, and I would NEVER give my money to such an operation. We snorkeled in the open water for about 15 minutes. We spent the next two hours on a party boat, which I also had not known about or wanted to go on. I really just wanted to spend an afternoon swimming in the open water with fish. I spent 15 minutes doing what I wanted and the rest of the time was spent regretting my decision.
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Grant_w
Nov 14, 2023
Zero experience - Nothing to review. The trip was cancelled by the operator at short notice because there wasnt enough people on the boat ! Glad in the end as to my amazement I found a trip for next day !
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