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Punta Cana Private Cruise Up To 10 Snorkeling & Seafood lunch
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Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures runs a private snorkeling cruise to the coral gardening site at Cabeza de Toro. The trip lasts 4 hours and costs from $1,062.50 per boat for up to 10. Your hotel shuttle gets you there before departure. Trips leave daily at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. You're served lunch from a floating kitchen with seafood or vegetarian choices.
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Punta Cana Private Cruise Up To 10 Snorkeling & Seafood lunch at a glance
| Where | Cabeza de Toro reef and the beach beside Bávaro Lagoon |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Price | from $1,062.50 per boat for up to 10 |
| Departs | 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. daily |
| Pickup | Hotel shuttle arranged after booking |
| Boat | Private to your group |
| Level | Swimmers |
| Lunch | Seafood or vegetarian menu from a floating kitchen |
| Main trade-off | Full boat rate for smaller groups |
| 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 .
What's included
- Unlimited national open bar
- Coyote floating bar and floating kitchen
- Lavatories
- Photos uploaded on our Facebook Fan Page
- Snacks
- Snorkel equipment and Snorkel Guide
- Transportation in air-conditioned shuttle
- Lunch
What's not included
- Towels & Sunscreen
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The private cruise runs daily at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Both departures come with the floating kitchen lunch.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Punta Cana Private Cruise Up To 10 Snorkeling & Seafood lunch | 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., daily |
The catch: The price covers a boat for up to 10, so a smaller party doesn't get a lower rate.
The day
How does the day work?
Snorkeling at Cabeza de Toro leads into a beach break and lunch from the floating kitchen.
- 1
Coral center
Your visit starts at the coral museum and interpretation center. It's the introduction to the coral restoration site you'll see in the water.
- 2
Reef snorkel
The boat heads toward Cabo Engaño and the Cabeza de Toro reef. You snorkel where the coral gardening project uses underwater structures to support marine life.
- 3
Beach by the lagoon
The next stop is a beach beside Bávaro Lagoon. Coconut drinks are served here before you head back along the coast.
- 4
Natural pool
On the return leg, you stop at the natural pool. Reeflike structures offer another place to snorkel in shallow water.
- 5
Floating kitchen lunch
Freshly grilled seafood is served from the floating kitchen. Your group can also choose vegetarian food.
The 4 hours cover the cruise and its stops. Check the return landing point with Hispaniola when arranging your pickup.
Pickup and meeting point
- Hotel shuttle: Hotel transportation uses a shuttle with air conditioning. Hispaniola arranges your pickup through messages on the booking page.
- Pickup time: Pickup is at least 30 minutes before the tour. Your message from Hispaniola gives the exact time.
Before you book
- Seafood isn't the only lunch choice. Pick the vegetarian menu if that's what your group needs.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Groups of up to 10 get the most from this boat if lunch matters to them. Your meal can be seafood or vegetarian. Photos are available to download afterward. You still pay for the boat if your party isn't full.
EcoReef's private cruise takes 3 hours, from $920 per boat for up to 10. Happy Fish's shared boat suits you if you don't need privacy, from $89 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Parties with more than 10 on this booking
- Couples unwilling to pay the full boat rate
Good to know
Know before you go
Hispaniola welcomes families and allows strollers. The cruise isn't recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with spinal injuries. Poor heart health is also a restriction, even if you plan to spend time on deck.
Bring a towel and sunscreen for your time on the water. Neither is supplied with the cruise. Your snorkeling equipment and guide are included, so there's no separate gear rental to arrange.
Bad weather may cancel the cruise. You can leave more room for a change by booking early in your stay. The shallow natural pool is still part of a boat trip at sea.
Your shuttle time comes through the booking page's messenger. It will be at least 30 minutes before departure. Check those messages before leaving your room so you're following your own hotel's pickup arrangement.
The booking accepts 1 to 10 travelers, with the boat reserved for your party. Booking is instant and the ticket is mobile. You don't have to fill every place to reserve it.
A cancellation made at least 24 hours before scheduled departure receives a full refund. After that deadline, you won't get your payment back. Your hotel transfer time doesn't replace the scheduled departure as the cutoff reference.
Reviews
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
A shorter private trip
Private Snorkeling in Punta CanaEcoReef takes 3 hours and has two freshwater showers. Its boat costs from $920 per boat for up to 10.
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Snorkeling without a whole boat booking
Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light SnacksHappy Fish's shared cruise costs from $89 per adult. You get snacks and paddleboards, with lunch left to you.
★ 4.9 · 1,657 reviews · from $89 per adult
More guests in one private party
Punta Cana Private Virgen Beach Small & Big Group Snorkel CruiseTour Package Punta Cana has larger boat options for groups beyond 10. The tour starts from $799 per group, with higher rates for larger boats.
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Good to know
People also ask
- How much is Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures' private cruise?
It costs from $1,062.50 per boat for up to 10, including your lunch and hotel shuttle. The rate covers the private boat. Your party pays that boat rate even when fewer people come along, so the price isn't a per-person price.
- Does Hispaniola's Punta Cana cruise have vegetarian food?
Yes, a vegetarian meal is available during the 4-hour cruise. Your group can also choose seafood or meat. Lunch comes from the floating kitchen, with snacks served during the trip. You won't need to buy lunch separately on this outing.
- Are photos included with Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures?
Yes, photos from the 4-hour outing are available to download at no extra charge. They're uploaded to Hispaniola's Facebook page after the trip. You don't need to buy a separate photo package to use those downloads.
- How deep is the natural pool on Hispaniola's cruise?
The natural pool stop is in 4 feet of water. It follows the reef snorkel and beach visit on the return leg. That depth describes this stop, so it doesn't tell you the depth at the earlier Cabeza de Toro reef.
- Is Hispaniola's Punta Cana snorkeling cruise suitable for children?
Yes, families can book the private boat for up to 10 people. The coral museum introduces the reef before your group goes snorkeling. Children can join the outing, though family access alone doesn't establish that a child is ready for the reef swim.
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.