Three Swim Stops, Virgin Beach

Overview

Three hours on the water with only your own group aboard, run by FUN@SEA out of Playa Jellyfish in Bavaro. The boat comes with a private crew, an open bar pouring alcohol, soda and bottled water, and snacks to keep everyone going between stops. Because the charter is private, there is no sharing the deck with strangers.

The route calls at three spots. Guests can jump in to snorkel with the provided equipment, wade at a natural pool where the crew serves coconut water and pina colada, according to one reviewer's account, and visit the stretch known as Virgin Beach.

Hotel pickup is offered, or guests can make their own way to the meeting point at Playa Jellyfish. Start times are arranged with the local operator in advance, and the trip ends back where it began. Reviewers mention an onboard photographer whose pictures are sold separately, and pictures are not part of the package. Lunch is not included, so plan for a meal after the boat returns.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup from area hotels is offered, or travellers can meet at the start point instead.
2. Board at Playa JellyfishThe trip begins at FUN@SEA Punta Cana, Playa Jellyfish, Bavaro. Start time is confirmed with the local provider ahead of the day.
3. Snorkel stopThe crew anchors at a spot so guests can snorkel using the equipment on board.
4. Natural poolA shallow natural pool stop where, according to reviewers, the crew serves coconut water and pina colada in the water.
5. Virgin BeachOne of the three stops is the beach the listing calls pristine Virgin Beach.
6. Return to Playa JellyfishThe tour ends back at the original meeting point. Total time on the water is 3 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this charter.

• Bring cash. Pictures and lunch are both excluded, so bring money if you want either. One reviewer bought the photographer's shots and was happy with the quality.
• Swimwear and sun. Three hours on open water means serious sun exposure. Wear swimwear and pack a towel for the snorkel and natural pool stops.
• Private group feel. Only your group participates, which reviewers say makes the whole day flow better than the shared catamaran format. One reviewer's family brought an 85 year old father and reported dancing on deck together.
• Food and drink. Alcoholic drinks, soda, bottled water and snacks are included from the open bar. There is no lunch, so eat before departure or plan a meal for after the boat docks.
• Weather matters. The experience requires good weather and can be cancelled if conditions are poor, with a different date or a full refund offered. One reviewer noted seaweed in the area and said the crew moved to clear water so guests could still swim.
• Confirm the time. Start times are arranged directly with the local provider before the experience, so check your confirmation and messages. The listing shows daily availability across a wide window.

Common issues. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against the trip for travellers with back problems or serious heart conditions, though pushchairs are fine and most travellers can participate. Weather can force a change of plan, with a reschedule or refund offered in that case. Photos and lunch cost extra. One reviewer mentioned seaweed along parts of the coast, though the crew responded by relocating to clearer water. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start receive no refund.

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