Catamaran Snorkeling All-Inclusive Day-Trip

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Itinerary

1. We will pick you all up at your hotel; transportation is arranged by us. Once you arrive at Sosua Bay beach, you can enjoy the scenery while boarding the Tip Top catamaran. You will board a lancha to reach the catamaran.

   15 minAdmission included

2. Climb aboard the largest catamaran on the north coast, 75 feet long, take a seat on the comfortable and spacious nets of the Tip Top, and sail to two fantastic snorkeling spots. We will provide you with the necessary equipment to explore the seabed, including fins, snorkel, and mask. The fish-rich seawater of Sosua will surprise you. Our team of professionals on board is there for your safety, which is our motto! A generous Dominican lunch is served on board and you will have access to an open bar throughout the trip—it's your moment. The atmosphere is always excellent and ideal for opening the sails to Puerto Plata. Get ready for two hours of fun.

   5 hAdmission included

3. You will disembark at the marina of the famous Ocean World park. You will then be taken back to your respective accommodations, all of which will be arranged by us.

   15 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 190 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Highly recommend

  This trip was awesome! The whole crew knows how to create a safe and welcoming environment. The lunch served was salad, pasta salad, chicken, and rice. Music was fun and life jackets were provided. Would highly recommend!

  Ainsley_SJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Best day of the vacay !

  We were picked up on time in a bus that was so refreshingly cool right at our hotel lobby. Our captain was on the bus and introduced us to the crew and they were picked up along the way !! The fun vibe started immediately. Our sailing was light. We only had 18 people so it was such a fun time and personal !! We went to two sites for sailing and it was amazing !! The water feels cold at first but warms up really quickly ! The fish were fed while we were there by the crew so they came to the top. Afterwards we had a bbq lunch and drinks !! Music played. The staff danced with us. We rested on the catamaran and sun bathed and even ended the tour with a dolphin sailing. First passengers picked up are first dropped off !! Loved that !! We’d book again !!

  lisapE3162BJJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Beautiful day on the ocean

  Snorkeling with the tropical fish was on my bucket list, so of course I had to do this excursion. Overall it was a great experience and the guides/entertainment was great. There was a lot of peoples on the boat and it was a little hectic, the bus ride was cramped and uncomfortable, but other than that everything else was great.

  jane bApril 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Worst customer service and dangerous.

  DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!! DANGEROUS AND OVER CROWDED! We went on April 11 and the seas were so rough that people were puking all over the place. First they take you from a beach(no marina) in a 20 foot fibreglass boat to the catamaran and you risk your feet trying to get onto the catamaran in bouncing seas. While trying to get in the boat I noticed several small holes in the exterior of one of the pontoons )how is that safe? We only made 1/2 hour on the tour when we had to get off. 2 boatloads of people removed themselves from the excursion due to the rough seas and getting sick and there was no place to sit. Our travel friends were taken off in a 12 foot rigid hull inflatable and dumped on the hotel beach in 10-12 foot waves! Neither of them can swim and they were told to just jump in ! What the hell?? The boat did not go the the beach but stayed in the surf! My wife and I along with a full boatload of others were taken back to the main beach, dumped there and told we had to make our way back to resort! There is NO concern for safety it seems. The tour did not go out after our day for an entire week until April 17 when it was finally calm enough. When we talked to the local NEXUS tour’s representative, he made an inquiry and came back that the only thing the “supplier” Tip Top Catamaran would do is offer a 20% refund. Not only is this not acceptable it shows the outright lies the supplier is telling. They said there was nothing wrong with the trip. Even involving Sunwing , they said that the supplier was not budging. What ever happened to customer service, taking the customers word? The only thing the “supplier” Tip Top Caramaran is interested in is their commissions and not the safety of their passengers on an overcrowded and probably unsafe boat. This review is just the start. Please please Please do not book this trip if you value your travel money and your life.

  726toddpApril 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5First Time Snorkeler Review

  This was SO much fun. I had never been snorkeling before, but the crew helped me learn and made me feel safe the entire time! They provided the snorkeling gear (and life vests for everyone) and you just had to bring a towel, sun block, and any additional snacks you wanted. We sailed to two different snorkeling spots, and after snorkeling lunch was provided. Afterward we sailed for about 2 hours back to Puerto Plata. It was such a fun time, I would definitely do it again.

  Emma_SApril 2026via Viator

• 5Great experience

  It was a fun time on the boat! The food was great and the staff was extremely friendly! Our family really enjoyed snorkeling and loved the catamaran had ample space to accommodate everyone. The nets allowed many to sunbathe and enjoy the cruise! Would definitely book again!

  heathergB4173ABApril 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Puerto Plata

• Its from-price is 16% below the median of the 154 day trips we list in Puerto Plata.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 154.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata is a seaside city on the Dominican Republic's north coast, with a cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, a Spanish fort and Victorian houses.

Puerto Plata sits on the Atlantic coast in the shadow of Isabel de Torres, a green mountain topped with a statue of Christ and reached by cable car. In town, the sixteenth-century San Felipe Fortress guards the seafront Malecón, and the old centre keeps wooden Victorian houses painted in bright colours around the central park. The Amber Museum displays Dominican amber, often with insects trapped inside.

Top-ranked sights in Puerto Plata: Fort San Felipe (Fortaleza San Felipe), Damajagua Falls (27 Charcos), Amber Museum (Museo Del Ámbar).

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