Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise from Punta Cana: Discover Reef Wonders and Marine Life
3.4
188 Ratings
Embark on a half-day snorkeling cruise from Punta Cana and discover the wonders of the reef and marine life. Swim with stingrays and nurse-sharks, relax in a paradise-like lagoon, and enjoy a fun-filled cruise along the coast. Suitable for all ages!
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise - When you arrive you will see an animal exhibit with alligators, iguanas, turtles and blue land crabs.
    After getting your boarding passes you will enjoy the stunning views of the Cabeza De Toro beach.
What's Included
  • Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Marinarium welcomes you to explore the beauty of the coral reefs and aquatic life. Embark on an incredible half-day sea journey where you will get to snorkel in a location known for its stingrays and nurse-sharks. After snorkeling, you’ll enjoy a scenic cruise along the shores of Cabeza de Toro and Bavaro, ultimately taking you to a lagoon that feels like paradise where you can unwind in waist-level water while sipping your preferred drink from our floating bar. You can either dance with our staff or sunbathe on the catamaran’s top deck as we return. Our tour combines an amazing snorkeling spot with an enjoyable cruise that’s great for all ages.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.4
(188 Ratings)
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Amanda11111111111
Apr 16, 2024
Fun morning in the water - My family of 3, including my 14 year old daughter, did this trip. The boat is nice and clean, all staff members were amazing. You take the boat over to the enclosures, you get a snorkel and belly band, you can get flippers if you want them. You swim over top of a reef to enter the enclosure. You will see fish, manta rays and nurse sharks. We got to hold a baby manta ray, and you can get photos with a big manta ray. My husband dove down with the help of a staff member and touched a shark. After snorkeling you take a boat ride to a section of the ocean to hang out, have some drinks, listen to music. They serve sandwiches, soda, water, and alcohol. I recommend bringing a waterproof case for your phone!
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Aimee
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing trip!! So much fun!! - Very friendly and helpful crew! They made sure everyone was taken care of and had a great time! The snorkeling was awesome, the party on the boat/dancing was a BLAST!! I was very impressed!
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Stammered
May 7, 2024
Great experience BUT no sharks and 2-3 rays only - I'll start with the negative - there was definitely no sharks to be seen (we heard at least 20 others on the boat say the same) and there wasn't that many rays to see either. Clearly this isn't ideal for a snorkelling cruise that hinges mostly on seeing those 2 animals. HOWEVER, the rest of the experience was very good so it didn't mar our enjoyment completely. The team on the boat made it great fun, the drinks were flowing, music playing and the team were great with our kids too. This would undoubtedly have been a 5 star experience had we seen more of the animals we set out to see.
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Devonaf2024
Apr 25, 2024
I would do it again - - [ ] Mariniuam excursion the boat was older it could’ve been nicer. Lunch was cheese sandwiches or cheese and ham. The snorkeling equipment needed to be replaced the water would seep in through the mask because they were just old. way too many on the boat the water where you snorkel for the sharks and stingrays was very murky so underwater shots weren’t the greatest. The second stop was very nice we got off and swam in shallow clear, waters with music playing and drinks. It was very nice. Crew was very nice. Give this three out of five.
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E5581ygsusanr
Mar 22, 2024
Fun if it’s your first time in the DR - Fun time our boat staff was fun and the trip was cool to do if it’s your first time in the DR. It was a nice boat ride to see areas off of the resort.
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Thomas_r
Apr 12, 2024
Did not meet expectations - Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with this tour. I had high expectations of excellent snorkeling along with seeing some nurse sharks and sting rays. I understand they need to keep the wildlife in a fenced area. However, there were so many people on this excursion that you were constantly kicked. Additionally, they had children on this excursion who were poor swimmers and could not navigate the waves. This was frustrating. I don't now if I have a higher expectation from other countries or if this is the standard for the DR. The staff was very kind and customer service oriented.
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646melindaa
Feb 19, 2024
Terrible snorkeling - Start with the good, the staff are very friendly and the boat is nice. They take pride in cleanliness and safety. The bad, worse snorkeling experience every, nothing to see but caged nurse sharks and rays. This is not open water nor any coral. Waste of money.
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Aczech2018
Feb 18, 2024
Mostly a party boat with a rushed bit of snorkeling to possibly see a nurse shark, foresurely a stingray - Snorkeling involved climbing over gates into ‘cages’ with a few creatures in. Rather awkward to do. Not recommended if you can’t swim well as you had a belt for floatation and a bouy line to get to the cages and outside of cages which was plastic to hand on to. 1 cage had a spot to stand so you could touch the stingray. If a beginner- no lessons/instructions, nothing was given prior to boarding. Even though we waited awhile while other groups went ahead of us. Was told we’d swim over a coral reef or at least see one- that part of tour never happened. Then we went to a common location and were able to get in the ocean at a depth you could stand in and party. There were a few complimentary snacks and the bar was open after snorkeling on the boat. Overall the snorkeling part was very rushed and not worth it.
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892daniellak
May 8, 2024
Insensitive and depressing tour. - Insensitive and depressing tour. We were extremely mislead with this tour, and would have never supported this business knowing it was the way it was. If you enjoy watching animals being abused and confined against their will, this is the perfect tour. It started by entering an area with two alligators trapped in a small pit with barely enough room to move with a small puddle of dirty water. Then another tiny enclosure with iguanas then another with turtles in murky gross water. All in terrible conditions, miserable in their forced homes. We then had to wait an hour until the boat came with no direction on where to go. The snorkelling made us depressed. We got off the boat to see a small enclosure with trapped stingrays and sharks. The stingrays had their tails cut off to not sting us, terrible. We snorkelled through the enclosure to see the sharks and stingrays trapped in a small space which looked like a living hell. Trapped in a cage while us humans admired their beauty, absolutely disgusting. During the snorkelling the employees captured one of the stingrays holding the animal above the water unable to breath. Heartbreaking and so disturbing. While people gathered around to take photos, myself and my partner were mortified by the insensitivity around us. In tears we left the enclosure, embarrassed and ashamed we supported such a business. We were told we were going to see coral reefs, and there was nothing but sand underneath us. Complete waste of money, just to understand that this company does not care whatsoever about the environment and animals. Please do not support this company.
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Stephen
Apr 24, 2024
Do not go scam and unsafe too - What a bad experience they did not have life jackets for my wife whom cannot swim well. They never cancel when the waves are rough they want your money. I was told other excursions were canceled due to the rough seas but not this scam. The poor shark and stingray should be let free.. my son could not even see much coral here and saw more stuff snorkeling from the hotels beach for free.. don’t let them sell you this over priced un safe rushed trip. The royalton bravado sold us this and we complained to them too. It’s all about taking your money and not about your safety or fun
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