4-Hour All-You-Can-Drink Catamaran

Overview

This is a four hour outing built around a catamaran party on the water, and the whole thing runs on a simple formula: drinks, music, swimming and a shallow natural pool stop. Hotel pickup is included for all travellers, by pickup truck or minivan, and the cruise itself covers about three hours on the Caribbean.

Once aboard, the day splits into three parts. The boat cruises along the coast first, then anchors at an underwater reef for snorkeling with provided masks and life jackets. The final stop is a natural pool, a shallow spot where you can stand in the water while the bar keeps pouring. In between, the crew runs the music and the dancing, and the open bar serves rum, beer, coke, sprite, mamajuana and water, with snacks handed out as well.

It suits people who want a social, lively boat day rather than a quiet sail. Reviewers repeatedly describe a fun crew, good music and a family friendly atmosphere, and one family with young children said the staff welcomed them and had juice on hand for the kids. It is a large group experience, capped at 75 travellers, so expect crowds in the water rather than space to yourself.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupRound trip transportation by pickup truck or minivan is included. Hotels in Uvero Alto, Cap Cana and near the airport get pickup only on the afternoon tour.
2. Board the catamaranYou join up to 75 travellers on a party catamaran with a professional guide and an all-you-can-drink bar.
3. Coastal cruiseThe boat cruises along the coast with music and dancing while drinks flow from the open bar.
4. Snorkeling stopThe catamaran stops at an underwater reef. Snorkeling equipment, life jackets and floating devices are provided; fins are not listed as included.
5. Natural pool stopThe boat anchors at a natural pool, a shallow area where you can wade in the Caribbean. One reviewer noted it can still be deep in spots.
6. Return and drop-offThe cruise portion lasts about three hours of the four hour experience, and transportation returns you to your hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from what you wear at pickup to how crowded the reef can feel.

• What to wear. The listing says to wear comfortable clothes with a bathing suit underneath. It also recommends bringing sun lotion, sunglasses, a beach towel, a camera and a hat.
• Drinks and snacks. The open bar covers rum, beer, coke, sprite, mamajuana and water, and juice was available for children according to one family reviewer. Snacks are included too; a reviewer described them as nachos and cheese and was not impressed with their freshness. The minimum drinking age is 18.
• Group feel. This is a big group, up to 75 travellers, and the atmosphere is a party, not a quiet sail. Reviewers often mention the music and dancing, and one said the playlist was diverse and not too loud. Families with children reported feeling welcome.
• Snorkeling conditions. Masks, life jackets and floating devices are provided. Fins are not listed as included, and one reviewer said no fins were provided and the reef area felt crowded with everyone in a small space. Set expectations accordingly if underwater photography matters to you.
• Photos cost extra. Photos are listed as not included. A reviewer said a crew member took pictures during the trip and sold them separately on the beach afterwards, so budget for that if you want shots of the day.
• Fitness and health limits. The listing says most travellers can participate, but it is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for those with back problems or heart conditions, and pregnant travellers are not allowed. A minimum of two adults per booking is required.

Common issues. The main complaints are crowding and pickup logistics. One reviewer said there were too many guests per cruise to snorkel comfortably, with everyone concentrated in a small area and no fins provided. Another sat in the hotel lobby waiting because the voucher listed no pickup time and the contact number went unanswered. Photos and gratuities are not included. The tour requires good weather; if it is cancelled for weather you get a different date or a full refund.

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