How much does a private tour cost in Punta Cana?

Prices depend on what you reserve: Hello Catamaran's sailing charter is from $650 per boat. Macao Surf Camp's private lesson is from $175 per adult. Your surf booking includes hotel transport and equipment.

Can you book a private tour to Saona Island?

Yes: Bia travels' Saona speedboat costs from $155 per adult for 4 or more. You get lunch and transfers. El Tour Caribe's charter is from $2,400 per boat for up to 6; your cancellation isn't refundable.

How many people fit on a private catamaran in Punta Cana?

Power Adventures' catamaran costs from $900 per boat for up to 10. Happy Fish costs from $989 per boat for up to 14. Hello Catamaran's sailing charter costs from $650 per boat and covers 10 guests. The boat holds 12, and each guest beyond 10 adds $65.

Is a private tour cheaper per person for a group?

Yes, sharing a boat price lowers your share within its capacity. Hello Catamaran charges from $650 per boat. HQT's culture tour is from $38.88 per person in a group of 9; smaller groups pay more.

Do private tours in Punta Cana include hotel pickup?

Yes, EcoReef's Private Snorkeling includes hotel or Airbnb pickup around Punta Cana and Bávaro. Big Marlin's fishing charter covers Cap Cana and Uvero Alto. Use your assigned pickup point; some resorts use the main gate.

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Top 12 private tours in Punta Cana (2026)

Updated October 30, 2026 Option prices and booking conditions

We compared all 264 private tours Viator has for Punta Cana and kept 12, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Private doesn't always mean priced per boat.

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Private tours in Punta Cana, compared by the exact option

Tour	What it is	Group	In the price	Pickup	Departs	Hours	Rating	Price
1. Punta Cana Private Virgen Beach Small & Big Group Snorkel Cruise by Tour Package Punta Cana	snorkel boat	10; larger boats up to 60	bar, gear	Punta Cana	Mon to Sat, 8:30 a.m., noon, 3 p.m.	3 h 30 min	★ 5.0 413 reviews	from $799 per group
2. Luxury Private Catamaran with Snorkeling by Power Adventures Punta Cana	private catamaran	up to 10	bar, gear	your hotel	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, 8:30, 9 a.m., noon, 12:30, 3 p.m.	3 h	★ 5.0 341 reviews	from $900 per boat for up to 10
3. Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks by Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana	private catamaran	up to 14	drinks, snacks	Bávaro/Cap Cana	Daily, 9 a.m., 2 p.m.	4 h	★ 5.0 303 reviews	from $989 per boat for up to 14
4. Punta Cana Private Sailing Charter Up to 10 Guests -Small Group by Hello Catamaran Punta Cana	sailing catamaran	10 included; 12 maximum	sandwiches, drinks	Punta Cana	Daily, 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m.	3 h	★ 5.0 235 reviews	from $650 per boat
5. Punta Cana Private Cruise Up To 10 Snorkeling & Seafood lunch by Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures	snorkel boat	up to 10	lunch, bar	Bávaro area	Daily, 9 a.m., 2 p.m.	4 h	★ 5.0 184 reviews	from $1,062.50 per boat for up to 10
6. Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter on 39 Foot Boat with Bevarages by Big Marlin Charters	fishing charter	up to 6	tackle, drinks	Punta Cana/Uvero Alto	Daily, 7:30 a.m.	4 h	★ 4.8 97 reviews	from $749 per boat for up to 6
7. Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely Private by Bia travels	speedboat to Saona	4+ adults at this price	lunch, bar	Punta Cana resorts	Daily, 8:30, 9 a.m.	8 h	★ 4.7 88 reviews	from $155 per adult for 4 or more
8. Private Snorkeling in Punta Cana by EcoReef Punta Cana	snorkel boat	up to 10	gear, drinks	Bávaro hotels/Airbnbs	Daily, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.	3 h	★ 5.0 67 reviews	from $920 per boat for up to 10
9. Punta Cana: Private Half-Day Dominican Culture Tour by High Quality Transport (HQT)	culture tour	9 at this price	transport, fees	Punta Cana	Daily, 9 a.m.	4 to 5 h	★ 4.8 59 reviews	from $38.88 per person in a group of 9
10. Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana by El Tour Caribe	private catamaran	6; larger boat available	lunch, gear	Punta Cana	Mon, Sat, Sun, 8 a.m.; dates vary	8 h	★ 5.0 54 reviews	from $2,400 per boat for up to 6
11. Private Surf Lesson Punta Cana 1 on 1 Coaching for All Levels by Macao Surf Camp	surf lesson	one on one	board, rash guard	Punta Cana	Daily, 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 p.m.	2 h	★ 4.9 42 reviews	from $175 per adult
12. Half-Day 4x4 ATV Adventure: Macao Beach, cenote & Local Flavors by Dominican Pride Travel	ATV ride	2 at this price	entry, tastings	Punta Cana	Daily, 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m.	4 h 20 min	★ 4.9 34 reviews	from $44 per adult in a group of 2

Each price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, from an option that runs in the next ten weeks; a tour with a later season shows its season's price. Prices, ratings and review counts are re-read every day, last on October 30, 2026. Each rating combines the booking platform's own reviews with Tripadvisor's where a tour has both. Hours are the length of the lowest-priced option where the operator states one, else the tour's range. Times and what's in the price are the operator's own terms.

The 12

Our most recommended private tours in Punta Cana

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#1 Beach stop Open bar

Punta Cana Private Virgen Beach Small & Big Group Snorkel Cruise

You snorkel off Cabeza de Toro before your next beach stop at Punta de los Nidos. Your group gets an open bar and snacks. Round-trip transfers are included. Book it for a birthday with your own group. You can request cake and decorations with your booking.

3 hours 30 minutes Cabeza de Toro · by Tour Package Punta Cana

★★★★★ 5.0 (413 reviews)

3.5 h 8:30 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., Mon to Sat Bar, gear Punta Cana pickup Ages 2+ Free cancel until 24h

The catch: The starting price covers a private boat for up to 10 guests. Larger boat options cost more.

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#2 Private bartender Snorkel gear

Luxury Private Catamaran with Snorkeling

Power Adventures takes you along Bávaro for snorkeling and a natural pool stop. You have a bartender and an open bar. Choose this for friends who want music with their swim. Your booking includes hotel transport and snorkel gear for a cruise lasting 3 hours.

3 hours Bávaro coast · by Power Adventures Punta Cana

★★★★★ 5.0 (341 reviews)

3 h 8:30, 9 a.m., noon, 12:30, 3 p.m., Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Bar, gear Hotel pickup Children with adults Free cancel until 24h

The catch: It sails on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday only.

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from $900 per boat for up to 10

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#3 Paddleboard Slide

Punta Cana Private Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Light Snacks

Happy Fish gives you 4 hours along the coast near Cabo Engaño. You snorkel before using the boat's slide and paddleboard. Drinks and light snacks are included. Choose it for friends who want water activities with space for up to 14 on the same boat.

4 hours Cabo Engaño coast · by Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana

★★★★★ 5.0 (303 reviews)

4 h 9 a.m., 2 p.m., daily Drinks, snacks Bávaro/Cap Cana pickup Infants on laps Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Lunch and photos aren't included.

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from $989 per boat for up to 14

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#4 Sailing Sandwiches

Punta Cana Private Sailing Charter Up to 10 Guests -Small Group

Hello Catamaran uses a sailing boat with a net across the bow. You can lie out there between snorkeling and the natural pool. The trip also stops at Playa de los Cocos. Sandwiches and drinks are included, which suits a group wanting a light meal.

3 hours Playa de los Cocos · by Hello Catamaran Punta Cana

★★★★★ 5.0 (235 reviews)

3 h 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., daily Sandwiches, drinks Punta Cana pickup Moderate fitness Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Add $65 per extra guest beyond 10; capacity is 12.

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from $650 per boat

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#5 Seafood lunch Floating kitchen

Punta Cana Private Cruise Up To 10 Snorkeling & Seafood lunch

Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures serves lunch from a floating kitchen during your cruise. You snorkel at Cabeza de Toro and stop by Bávaro Lagoon. Seafood is a choice alongside vegetarian meals. It's the pick for a group that wants lunch included before returning to the resort.

4 hours Cabeza de Toro · by Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures

★★★★★ 5.0 (184 reviews)

4 h 9 a.m., 2 p.m., daily Lunch, bar Bávaro pickup Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Towels and tips aren't included.

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from $1,062.50 per boat for up to 10

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#6 Fishing license Bait

Punta Cana Private Fishing Charter on 39 Foot Boat with Bevarages

Big Marlin Charters takes up to 6 guests offshore on Sherlock 39. You fish with a captain and first mate. Tackle and bait are included. You also get drinks and a fishing license. It's the pick for anglers who want their own boat for 4 hours.

4 hours Punta Cana offshore · by Big Marlin Charters

★★★★★ 4.8 (97 reviews)

4 h 7:30 a.m., daily Tackle, drinks Punta Cana/Uvero Alto pickup Children over 6 Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Lunch and cooking your catch aren't included.

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from $749 per boat for up to 6

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#7 Private transfers Lunch

Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely Private

Bia travels takes you to Saona by private speedboat with a natural pool stop. You get lunch and an open bar on the day. Snorkel gear is included for your swims. It's a full day for families who want the beach and private land transfers.

8 hours Saona Island · by Bia travels

★★★★★ 4.7 (88 reviews)

8 h 8:30, 9 a.m., daily Lunch, bar Punta Cana resorts Adult tickets: ages 13+ Free cancel until 24h

The catch: The starting price requires at least 4 guests ages 13 or older.

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from $155 per adult for 4 or more

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#8 Showers Slide

Private Snorkeling in Punta Cana

EcoReef starts at Cabeza de Toro with reef snorkeling before a coast cruise. You choose the music and use the slide at the natural pool. Freshwater showers help before you leave. Drinks and snacks are included for a group that wants a shorter boat outing.

3 hours Cabeza de Toro · by EcoReef Punta Cana

★★★★★ 5.0 (67 reviews)

3 h 10 a.m., 2 p.m., daily Gear, drinks Bávaro hotels/Airbnbs Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Your photos cost extra.

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from $920 per boat for up to 10

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#9 Infant seats Guide

Punta Cana: Private Half-Day Dominican Culture Tour

HQT takes you into a wooden countryside home to learn about coffee and cacao. You see cigar making and visit the basilica in Higüey. Playa Macao is a stop on the return. Your driver is your guide, which suits a family wanting time on land.

4 to 5 hours Higüey and Macao · by High Quality Transport (HQT)

★★★★★ 4.8 (59 reviews)

4 to 5 h 9 a.m., daily Transport, fees Hotel lobby pickup All ages Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Smaller groups pay more per person.

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from $38.88 per person in a group of 9

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#10 Wreck snorkeling Diving

Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana

El Tour Caribe combines the Atlantic Princess wreck with Peñon Reef before Saona. You have lunch on the island and stop at Palmilla. The boat suits families with certified divers and snorkelers traveling together. Your crew can change stops if you want longer at one spot.

8 hours Saona and Palmilla · by El Tour Caribe

★★★★★ 5.0 (54 reviews)

8 h 8 a.m., Mon, Sat, Sun; dates vary Lunch, gear Punta Cana pickup Certification for divers No cancellation refund Operator confirms after booking

The catch: You can't cancel for a refund.

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from $2,400 per boat for up to 6

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#11 Dedicated coach Surfboard

Private Surf Lesson Punta Cana 1 on 1 Coaching for All Levels

Macao Surf Camp gives each student a dedicated coach at Playa Macao. Beginners practice on the sand before entering the water. Your board and rash guard are included with transport. It's the pick for help with technique throughout the lesson and a break between sessions.

2 hours Playa Macao · by Macao Surf Camp

★★★★★ 4.9 (42 reviews)

2 h 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 p.m., daily Board, rash guard Punta Cana pickup Lessons from age 4 Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Lunch and the photo package cost extra.

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from $175 per adult

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#12 Cenote swim Private transfers

Half-Day 4x4 ATV Adventure: Macao Beach, cenote & Local Flavors

Dominican Pride Travel pairs an ATV ride with a swim at Los Hoyos del Salado. You stop at Playa Macao before returning to the ranch. Coffee and chocolate tastings are included with entry fees. Your hotel transfers are private. The ATV ride follows a guided caravan.

4 hours 20 minutes Macao and cenote · by Dominican Pride Travel

★★★★★ 4.9 (34 reviews)

4 h 20 min 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., daily Entry, tastings Hotel lobby pickup Driver age unspecified Free cancel until 24h

The catch: Bring your own towel and bandana. Pregnant travelers and anyone with a back injury should skip it.

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from $44 per adult in a group of 2

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Which one

Which private tour is right for you

For a Bávaro stay, EcoReef's snorkel cruise includes hotel or Airbnb pickup. You board at Cabeza de Toro beach. You get a short outing with a water slide and your choice of music. It's from $920 per boat for up to 10.

For a family with young children, HQT's culture tour has infant seats. You visit a wooden countryside home before Higüey. Take it when a boat trip doesn't suit your family. It's from $38.88 per person in a group of 9.

For a couple or friends, Hello Catamaran's sailing charter costs from $650 per boat. That price still applies if it's just two of you. You get drinks and sandwiches during 3 hours on the water with your own group.

For a full day with snorkeling, El Tour Caribe's Saona charter includes a wreck and Peñon Reef. You can change the stops with your crew. It's from $2,400 per boat for up to 6; your cancellation doesn't qualify for a refund.

Above the bar, without a card

Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks a private catamaran, from $850 per boat for up to 10; 169 reviews at 4.96; above bar, no card · dates and prices ↗
Private Luxury Double Slide Party Boat a boat with twin slides, from $1,250 per group for up to 15; 139 reviews at 4.89; above bar, no card · dates and prices ↗
Punta cana Private catamaran slide free drink & sandwich a private catamaran, from $1,100 per group for up to 10 on Sundays; 142 reviews at 4.92; above bar, no card · dates and prices ↗
Half-Day Tour: Dominican Discovery Of a Culture a private culture tour, from $49 per person for 7 or more; 34 reviews at 4.65; above bar, no card · dates and prices ↗
Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Punta Cana (Private Option) a sunset ride, from $68 per person shared; 221 reviews at 4.91; above bar, no card; only VIP is private · dates and prices ↗

Strong overall, under 4.5 on the booking page alone

Beach Sunset on Horse Riding in Punta Cana Private Option a sunset ride, from $62 per person shared; private costs more; 767 reviews at 4.75; booking page alone under 4.5 · dates and prices ↗
Private Sunset Horseback Riding in punta cana beach a private sunset ride, from $87 per adult for 2 or more; 675 reviews at 4.51; booking page alone under 4.5 · dates and prices ↗
Private Saona Island Excursion a private Saona day, from $990 per vehicle for up to 6; 55 reviews at 4.69; booking page alone under 4.5 · dates and prices ↗

Good to know

Know before you go

Pickup points Your hotel lobby isn't always the pickup point. Big Marlin uses main gates; use the location in your booking message.
Food and extras Happy Fish includes snacks; lunch isn't included. Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures serves lunch, so you won't need to buy a meal.
Children Tour Package admits children from age 2. Macao Surf Camp starts at 4. ATV prices don't establish a driving age.
Booking terms Most tours allow free cancellation until 24 hours before departure. El Tour Caribe confirms after booking and doesn't refund your cancellation.
What to bring Bring your towel and sunscreen for your trip. You won't get them on EcoReef. Don't touch coral when you snorkel.
Weather Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Rain alone doesn't cancel Macao Surf Camp lessons. Unsafe conditions bring rescheduling or a refund.

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Top 12 private tours in Punta Cana (2026)

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