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Bacardi Island Excursion with Catamaran, Beach and Lunch
★ #5 of 8 in our Samaná, Los Haitises and whale watching list Picked from the 131 Samaná, Los Haitises and Montaña Redonda day trips in the Punta Cana catalogue, the way every tour here gets picked.
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Runners Adventures takes you by catamaran through Samaná Bay to Cayo Levantado with a natural pool stop. The island is also called Bacardi Island. Your 11 to 12-hour day costs from $115 per adult with hotel pickup or a nearby meeting point. Departures run Tuesdays and Thursdays with pickup time sent after booking. It's the beach option with 3 hours on the island for lunch and time on shore.
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Bacardi Island Excursion with Catamaran, Beach and Lunch at a glance
| Duration | 11 to 12 hours |
| Price | from $115 per adult |
| Route | Cayo Levantado and a natural pool in Samaná Bay |
| Island time | 3 hours for lunch and the beach |
| Departs | Tuesdays and Thursdays, pickup time sent after booking |
| Pickup | Selected hotels, nearby meeting points for apartment stays |
| Group | Up to 40 travelers |
| Meals | Breakfast and buffet lunch |
| Main trade-off | Only two departure days each week |
| Guide languages | German, English, French |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Breakfast
What's not included
- Nothing listed
Options
Which option to book
Your package covers the sailing and island stops. It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays without a set time.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Bacardi Island Excursion with Catamaran, Beach and Lunch | Tue, Thu, no time published |
The catch: The 11 to 12-hour trip only runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, so your stay needs to fit either day.
Route
How does the day work?
The catamaran crosses Samaná Bay with a natural pool stop before beach time at Cayo Levantado.
- 180 min
1. Cayo Levantado
You have time for a buffet lunch and a swim at Cayo Levantado. The rest of the island stop is yours to spend on the beach.
- 30 min
2. Samaná Bay natural pool
The natural pool is a separate swim stop in the bay. You can look for fish in the water.
The 3-hour island stop includes lunch. It isn't 3 full hours on the beach. The natural pool stop lasts 30 minutes, and hotel drop-off closes the 11 to 12-hour day.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: Pickup is from selected hotels. If you're in an apartment, a nearby meeting point can be arranged for you.
- Pickup message: The pickup message arrives within 24 hours of booking. It gives your exact meeting time.
- Collection window: Collection begins 30 minutes before the tour start. Keep your assigned pickup time handy for the morning.
Before you book
- Infants aged 0 to 2 need a paid ticket and sit on your lap. Children aged 3 to 12 travel free on this option.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Beach time is the reason to choose this 11 to 12-hour day. The 3-hour island visit splits your time between lunch and the shore. It's a fit if your free day falls on Tuesday or Thursday. A horse ride isn't part of the route.
For whales and a waterfall, Runners' El Limón trip costs from $169 per adult. For private transportation and a shorter day, Lilo's Macao trip costs from $95 per adult for 2 or more.
Who it's not for
- Travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Visitors without a free Tuesday or Thursday
- Anyone seeking a guided whale watch
Good to know
Know before you go
Infants aged 0 to 2 sit on your lap and need a paid ticket. Children aged 3 to 12 travel free on this option. Your booking still needs an adult.
The outing isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. It accepts all fitness levels, but you still need to consider those limits before choosing a long boat day.
Your exact pickup details arrive within 24 hours after you book. That window runs from booking, not from the day before travel. Apartment guests can use an arranged meeting point nearby.
Breakfast and lunch are part of your booking. Snorkeling equipment is also included for the water activities. You don't need to add a separate equipment rental to the tour's standard inclusions.
Poor weather or insufficient turnout can lead to cancellation. Both are departure conditions for this excursion. Keep a spare day if you want room to rearrange your island outing during the stay.
Your cancellation is fully refundable until 24 hours before scheduled departure. After that deadline, you won't receive a refund. The rule concerns when you cancel rather than when you originally booked.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
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Good to know
People also ask
- What does Runners Adventures' Bacardi Island tour cost?
The tour costs from $115 per adult for an 11 to 12-hour day. Breakfast and lunch are covered, with snorkeling gear included too. Your island visit includes a buffet lunch with two drinks, leaving time afterward for the shore.
- How much beach time is included at Cayo Levantado?
Cayo Levantado has a 3-hour stop shared between lunch and time ashore. You don't get three hours solely for swimming. There's also a separate 30-minute natural pool stop in Samaná Bay during the catamaran outing.
- Is Runners Adventures' Bacardi Island excursion a whale-watching trip?
No, this 11 to 12-hour excursion is built around the island and a natural pool stop. Whale watching isn't part of its itinerary. You cross Samaná Bay by catamaran, but that doesn't turn the crossing into a whale tour.
- How many people can book Runners Adventures' Bacardi Island tour together?
One reservation accepts up to 30 travelers and requires an adult. The full tour can hold forty people across bookings. Your booking is instant and uses a mobile ticket, so a large reservation still doesn't make the excursion private.
- When does the Runners Adventures Bacardi Island tour depart?
The tour runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with collection beginning 30 minutes before the start. No fixed departure hour is given. Check your pickup message for the exact time you need to meet the vehicle at your hotel or arranged point.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.