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Coral Quest: A Marine Conservation Experience (All Ages)
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Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures runs Coral Quest with guided snorkeling at the Cabeza de Toro coral nursery. Your 4 hour trip costs from $114 per adult with hotel pickup. It leaves daily at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. You get an hour at the nursery and lunch from a floating kitchen at the natural pool. The symbolic coral planting and children's menu suit families sharing the day.
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Coral Quest: A Marine Conservation Experience (All Ages) at a glance
| Boat | Shared catamaran, up to 25 guests |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Price | from $114 per adult |
| Departures | Daily at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. |
| Pickup | Hotel collection arranged through the booking page |
| Ages | All ages, free for infants aged 0 to 2 |
| Drinks and food | National open bar and lunch with a children's menu |
| Snorkeling | An hour at the coral nursery with snorkel guides |
| Main trade-off | No wheelchair access |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, 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
- Unlimetd national open bar
- Coyote floating bar and floating kitchen
- Snorkel equipments and Snorkel Guides
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transportation on air conditioned vehicles
- bathroom onboard
- Photos during the tour(upload to our facebook page we will send the link 72hours)
- Snacks
- kids Menu and Seafood lunch(other options available such as Meat, Surf & Turf and Vegetarian.
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The single option includes guided snorkeling and lunch. It runs daily at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Morning cruise | 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., daily |
The catch: This 4 hour cruise isn't wheelchair accessible.
The day
How does the day work?
Coral Quest starts with a reef briefing and ends its water activities with lunch at the natural pool.
- 1
Marine Interpretation Center
You'll meet a marine biologist at the Marine Interpretation Center. There's time for questions before boarding.
- 2
Symbolic coral planting
The coral planting takes place aboard the catamaran. Your part in the planting is symbolic.
- 3
Natural pool
The first swim is at the natural pool. You can snorkel around artificial reefs in shallow water.
- 4
Coral nursery
Guides take you through the protected coral nursery. The 1 hour stop gives you time to see the restoration structures and marine life.
- 5
Lunch at the pool
The boat returns to the natural pool for grilled lunch from the floating kitchen. You can also use the boat's slide.
The 4 hour trip includes 1 hour at the nursery. Lunch at the natural pool is the last described activity. The return pier isn't named.
Pickup and meeting point
- Pickup area: Available pickup points include Zoetry Agua and Marina Bay Cap Cana. Your hotel can be selected or supplied when booking.
- Collection time: Hotel pickup is at least 30 minutes before departure. Your collection time arrives through the booking page.
- Access: The boat isn't wheelchair accessible. Strollers are allowed.
- Food needs: Check meal arrangements when you book if you have a food allergy. The kitchen needs that information before the trip.
Before you book
- Lunch doesn't have to be seafood. Check meal choices with Hispaniola when you book and flag any food allergies.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Families with children aged 3 to 12 get a child price and a children's menu. Infants aged 0 to 2 travel free. The 1 hour nursery stop suits you if learning about reef restoration matters as much as swimming.
For a smaller shared group, Happy Fish caps tours at 16 from $99 per adult. If nobody in your party is under 15, Caribbean Escape adds a beach stop from $114 per person.
Who it's not for
- Travelers who need wheelchair access
- Not recommended during pregnancy or with poor cardiovascular health.
- Not recommended with spinal injuries.
Good to know
Know before you go
Infants aged 0 to 2 can travel free with your party. Strollers are accepted, though wheelchair access isn't available. The tour isn't recommended during pregnancy or with heart conditions or spinal injuries.
Your food allergies need to reach Hispaniola when you book. Seafood isn't the only lunch choice. You can request a meat or vegetarian alternative, and children have their own menu.
Bring a towel for after your swims. Snorkel equipment comes with the trip, along with guides in the water. Sunscreen belongs in your bag for the time aboard.
Your pickup is at least 30 minutes before the sailing time. The exact appointment arrives through the booking page. You need that message before deciding when to leave your hotel room.
Poor weather can cancel the trip, with another date or a full refund offered. If you cancel yourself, the full refund deadline is 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations don't qualify.
A reservation covers 1 to 25 travelers and must include an adult. Your ticket is mobile only. The tour also has a 25 guest cap, though a booking doesn't promise sole use of the catamaran.
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Caribbean Escape: An Adults-Only Ocean Experience (15+) PremiumCaribbean Escape includes a beach stop and seafood lunch from $114 per person. All guests must be at least 15.
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People also ask
- How much does Coral Quest cost with lunch?
Coral Quest costs from $114 per adult including lunch and the national open bar. The meal comes from a floating kitchen at the natural pool. Your ticket also covers guided snorkeling and hotel transport. Tips aren't part of the price.
- Do children pay less for Coral Quest?
Yes, ages 3 to 12 have a lower child price and ages 0 to 2 travel free. Adult prices apply from 13. There's a children's menu at lunch. You can bring a stroller if your family needs one during the outing.
- How long is the coral nursery visit on Coral Quest?
You spend 1 hour at the coral nursery within the 4 hour trip. Guides accompany the snorkeling visit. Your coral planting activity is symbolic and takes place aboard the boat. It doesn't mean you plant coral yourself at the nursery.
- What time can families take Coral Quest in Punta Cana?
Coral Quest leaves at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. every day. Both departures include the reef visit and lunch. Pick the afternoon if your family prefers a later hotel collection. Your assigned pickup time still comes before the boat's departure.
- Are photos included with Coral Quest?
Yes, tour photos are included with a 72 hour turnaround for the upload link. The pictures are shared after your trip. You don't need to budget for a separate souvenir photo package. Gratuities are the stated extra if you choose to leave a tip.
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.