Open-Air Catamaran, Open Bar

Overview

Three hours on an open-air catamaran along the Bavaro coastline, run by R & C Dreams Adventure. The formula is simple: music, an open bar with unlimited drinks, and a snorkeling stop near the coral reef where you can look for local marine life. Snacks and tropical fruit are served on board, and soda, pop and bottled water are also included. The boat passes by Playa Los Corales, and entry or admission for that beach is covered in the ticket.

Round trip transportation is part of the package, with hotel pickup offered to all travellers per the listing, so you do not need to arrange your own way to the departure point. The crowd can be large, up to 75 travellers, and the atmosphere is built around meeting people and having a lively time rather than quiet sightseeing.

It suits adults and families with children aged four and up who want a party-style cruise with drinks included. It is not a fit for pregnant travellers, anyone with serious back or heart problems, or wheelchair users. Guests with mobility issues are accepted but may not be able to enjoy every part of the tour. Alcohol is served only to those over 18.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupRound trip transportation is included, with hotel pickup offered to all travellers per the listing.
2. Board the catamaranYou board an open-air catamaran at the departure point on the Bavaro coast. One reviewer described being taken out to the main boat by raft.
3. Coastal cruiseThe catamaran sails along the Bavaro coastline from Punta Cana with music playing and the open bar running.
4. Snorkeling stopSnorkeling equipment is provided and you swim near the coral reef to see local marine life. This stop is included at no extra fee.
5. Playa Los CoralesThe boat passes by Playa Los Corales. Entry or admission for the beach is included in the tour price.
6. Drinks, snacks and returnTropical fruits and snacks are served, along with alcoholic beverages, soda, pop and bottled water. The catamaran then returns to the departure point and transportation takes you back to your hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers have reported.

• Getting on board. The listing does not describe the boarding process, so be prepared for it to take some time. One reviewer described waiting and then being shuttled to the main boat by raft.
• Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 75 travellers, so it is a big group rather than a small outing. The atmosphere is social and built around meeting new people.
• What to bring. Towels and sunscreen are not included, so bring your own. Photos of the tour are not included either, so bring a camera or phone if you want pictures.
• Who can go. The minimum age is four, and alcohol is only served to travellers over 18. The listing advises against the tour for pregnant travellers, people with back problems, and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Food and drink. The open bar covers unlimited drinks, including alcoholic beverages, plus soda, pop and bottled water. Snacks and tropical fruit are included, though one reviewer complained the fruit was not cold.
• Shore conditions. One reviewer mentioned walking through seaweed and dirty water where the boat picks you up.

Common issues. This is a high-volume party boat, with up to 75 travellers, so do not expect a calm or intimate trip. One reviewer described a disorganized boarding process with a raft transfer, waiting and overcrowding that drew the attention of police on the beach, and said some in their party were not given life jackets. Another said the staff were unfriendly, the vibe was boring, and there was no food beyond what was stated. Guests with mobility issues or disabilities may not be able to enjoy all features of the tour, and pregnant women or anyone under the influence of alcohol are not allowed to take part. Reviews are genuinely mixed, so set expectations accordingly before booking.

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