Sunset Cruise, Drinks And Snacks

Overview

This three-hour outing from Renny Travel puts a group on a party boat off the Bavaro coast, timed so the sail home lines up with the sun going down. The trip starts at Playa Bibijagua in Punta Cana and finishes back at the same beach. Along the way there is a stop where passengers can snorkel over coral reefs, and that stop is optional, so anyone who would rather stay aboard and eat can do that.

Food and drink are part of the package. Snacks are tropical fruit plus nachos and salsa, and there is an open bar pouring national drinks. Photos and tips are the two items the listing flags as not included, so budget a little cash for the crew and any pictures taken on board.

One thing to understand before booking: the boat is only private if your party hits a minimum headcount. With fewer than 8 people you cannot reserve the 40ft boat privately, and the 47ft boat needs at least 15. Below those numbers you join other travellers on a shared departure. One reviewer said their group pretty much had the boat to themselves even with another couple aboard, and described the crew as entertaining with music playing.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Playa BibijaguaMake your own way to Playa Bibijagua, 23000 Punta Cana. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page for transport options.
2. Board the party boatClimb aboard with your group. Depending on your numbers you may have the boat privately or share it with other travellers.
3. Cruise the Bavaro coastlineSail along the coast with drinks from the open bar and snacks served on board.
4. Optional snorkel stopThe boat stops at coral reefs, and snorkelling is optional if you feel like getting in the water.
5. Sunset on the waterWatch the sun drop below the horizon from the deck as the boat heads back.
6. Return to Playa BibijaguaThe tour ends back at the same beach where it began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan this one well.

• Getting there. The listing does not state whether hotel pickup is offered, so confirm transport on the booking page before assuming anything. The meeting point is Playa Bibijagua, and the tour ends back there. It is described as near public transportation.
• Group size. Private use of the boat requires a minimum of 8 people on the smaller vessel or 15 on the larger one. Below that, you sail with other travellers. One reviewer said their group pretty much had the boat to themselves anyway, but expect company if you are a small party.
• Drinks and snacks. The open bar covers national drinks only, and snacks are tropical fruit with nachos and salsa. Photos and tips are the two exclusions the listing names.
• What to bring. The listing does not itemise a packing list, but cash for tips and for photos makes sense since both are excluded. Swimwear is needed if you plan to snorkel at the reef stop.
• Who it suits. The listing says most travellers can participate and that pushchairs and infant seats are fine, with infants sitting on laps. It is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart or other medical conditions.
• Weather and timing. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you are offered a different date or a full refund. Since the whole point is the evening light, book with a fallback day in mind if your stay allows.

Common issues. The main friction point is the private-boat claim. The listing markets a private tour but states plainly that groups below the minimum headcount join a shared departure, and one reviewer said the boat was not private as described despite calling ahead. That same reviewer found no alcohol on board initially and had to phone the company on the day to get bottles delivered. Photos and tips cost extra.

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