Open Bar Cruise With Dance Space

Overview

Coastline Catamarans runs a three-hour boat party out of Punta Cana that mixes snorkeling, a stop at a natural pool or sandbar area, and an open bar on deck. Pickup from your hotel is included, with a bus collecting travellers and returning them at the end. The route follows the coast of Bavaro, and the crew keeps music and drinks going throughout.

On board, the open bar means drinks are included for the whole trip, and snacks plus bottled water are handed out as well. Snorkeling gear is provided, so there is nothing to rent. One reviewer described a party in the middle of the ocean, and several praise the crew for keeping the energy high and the drinks flowing. Groups have also been able to play their own music on some sailings.

This suits travellers after a social, drink-fuelled afternoon on the water rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise. The boat carries up to 50 people, so it is a crowd, not an intimate outing. Moderate physical fitness is expected, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart conditions.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupA bus collects travellers from their hotels before the trip. Pickup is offered to all travellers per the listing, though one reviewer reported a late arrival for collection.
2. Board the catamaranTransfer to the boat at Bavaro and meet the crew. Music, the open bar and snacks run from the start.
3. Sail the Bavaro coastThe boat follows the coastline with room to dance and drink on board.
4. Snorkeling stopGear is provided for a snorkeling session in the water.
5. Natural pool and sandbarThe boat stops in the shallows so travellers can get off and swim. Reviewers describe music and a party atmosphere at this stop.
6. Return and drop-offThe boat heads back to Bavaro and the bus returns travellers to their hotels.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this trip goes, from what the boat actually serves to how crowded it can feel.

• Drinks on board. The open bar is included and multiple reviewers say the crew is generous with the liquor. Reviewers describe the drinks as flowing throughout the trip.
• Food is light. Snacks are included but reviewers found them lighter than expected, with fruit the main item. Eat a real meal before boarding if you want more than that.
• Bring your own gear. Towels and sunscreen are not included, so pack both. Gratuities are also excluded, and a photographer may offer photos for a fee on some sailings.
• Group feel. The boat takes up to 50 travellers, and one reviewer found it crowded. Others loved the social energy and the chance to meet people. It works best for travellers who want a party, not a quiet sail.
• Fitness and mobility. The listing asks for moderate physical fitness and states the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Music matters. Music is central to the trip and reviewers generally praise it, with one reviewer saying the crew let passengers connect their own music. One suggested a house playlist would keep selections fairer.

Common issues. The boat can feel crowded at its maximum of 50 travellers. The food is the most common complaint, with reviewers describing it as light, fruit-focused snacking rather than a proper meal. One reviewer reported a long delay at pickup. Weather matters: the operator cancels for poor conditions and offers a different date or a full refund. Travellers with heart conditions or pregnancy are advised against the trip, and the experience is not wheelchair accessible.

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