Reef Explorer: Half-Day Multi-Activity Excursion and Snorkeling in Punta Cana
3.4
103 Ratings
Embark on a half-day multi-activity excursion in Punta Cana. Snorkel, kayak, paddle-surf, and relax on a floating island while exploring the vibrant marine life. All-inclusive and unforgettable!
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise - When arrive to Marinarium Park base you will be welcome by an animal exhibit, which includes: cocodriles, turtles, iguanas and blue land crabs.
    After this you will have a welcome drink while you enjoy the stunning views of Cabeza De Toro beach.
    Meet the guide and the crew and take the boat to our floating island. Full snorkeling gear is provided and you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling around the reef and in an area known for nurse-sharks and stingrays. Will have a closer encounter with the stingrays. Relax with we our 4 different types of massages or sunbathe on the floating mats and hammocks. Take the power snorkeling and feel like James Bond for a while. If you are looking for more adrenaline take our kayaks and paddles for trip around the platform.
    Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Soft drinks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Enjoy a half-day multi-activity experience at the Reef Explorer in Punta Cana. This unique excursion will take you to a floating island where you can both relax and, at your own pace, explore the marine life at the best snorkeling site in Punta Cana. Combine kayaking, paddle-surfing, power-snorkeling, snorkeling with nurse-sharks and stingrays, with sunbathing on the lounge-chairs or floating mats or one of the relaxing massages. Variety of snacks and drinks at the Health Bar will be ready to order at this unforgettable all-inclusive experience.

  • 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
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N_kubie81
Feb 21, 2024
A fun experience! - A wonderful experience! First time snorkeling and the staff were very friendly! Lights snacks and sandwiches were much appreciated after spending time in the water. Massage was a nice quick break from other activities.
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Ericps7348ka
Aug 8, 2023
Reef explorer - This was an awesome experience! The staff was so friendly and it was so well organized. The reef was beautiful and we had a blast out there
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Jodiecoppin
Jul 14, 2023
110% worth the visit - An amazing experience. The staff are lovely and well organised with the whole process. Drinks as you arrive, then you are told to take a seat while others arrive. Once everyone has arrived you take a boat to the platform/enclosure. You are provided with equipment, drinks, sun loungers, snacks for throughout the few hours you are there. You are given a quick talk about rules and then you are free to enjoy activities. You are welcome to enjoy a lovely massage, sunbath, snorkel with the fish, (YES we get to throw bread into the sea and the fish come up to you to eat, and actually it’s amazing, it’s also amazing to get some out to the reef to see the smaller fish come up too, which there are a variety) in the enclosure there are stingrays which you are able to pet and there is also an enclosure with nurse sharks (I have seen many comments about the stingrays and sharks looking half dead, however this is not the case. They swim around and nurse sharks live well in captivity due to being less active than other shark species, so smaller spaces do not bother them). Anyway, we as a couple thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we were able to paddle board and kayak and just do whatever we wanted too. We got some amazing photos with our phone under water. Another point to point out, we were NOT bombarded with extra sales and at the end when people had photos taken by the camera man they could purchases pictures if they wanted, and we’re NOT being pressured at all to make a purchase. Worth every penny, if you read up what to expect, it’s definitely what you get plus more. Thanks to the lovely team for an amazing experience.
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Wlisag
May 1, 2024
Adventures in Snorkeling - It was a fun experience that only requires four hours for your day. Very conveniently located close to the Dreams Flora resort at about 10 minutes drive. Best to take advantage of the morning slot versus afternoon due to heat. Snorkeling adventures with fish, sharks and stingrays. Snacks, drinks and complimentary 15 minute massage included. Purchase digital photos at a reasonable price.
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896amandag
Mar 8, 2024
Multiple activities in one place - This was a unique excursion. You are taken by boat to a platform in the ocean. There are areas fenced off with nurse sharks & sting rays that you can swim with. There are kayaks & paddle boards to use. You can also snorkel all around the platform. There are some beautiful fish there. They advertise their power snorkels, but there are only two & it didn't seem like people were having much luck with them working. They also offer 10 minute massages & sandwiches, smoothies, soft drinks, water & other snacks. This is all included with your excursion price. You are free to roam around & pick the activities you want to do for as long as you want. There are also lounge chairs if you just want to lay around.
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Trailblazer611139
Feb 28, 2024
Lotsa Cool Fish - Eduardo Pablus with Amstar and was spot on with this excursion. Small boat took us to man made island where we snorkeled & saw nurse sharks & sting rays. Husband saw blue tangs as well. The only disappointment was the food & no booze.
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Xcited4sunshine
Jan 14, 2024
Decently fun, but don't count on the power snorkel - Here's the deal. The platform that you're on is beautiful, steady in the waves, and they provide some shade. One of the staff members, Juan, took me out with the life raft because I'm not a very strong swimmer and he helped me have a fantastic time seeing the nurse sharks and the rays. Without him, this would have been a one star experience for me. The biggest selling point for us was use of the power snorkel equipment, because the waves out there get pretty strong and you have to be a really strong swimmer to get from point A to point B. I was really excited to have something to help me move through the water. Unfortunately once you're on the structure, you're only allowed to use the power snorkel engine thing when you're in the nurse shark pen. You don't get to use it to look at the reef around the structure, you don't get to use it to swim anywhere else. Had I known that, I would have negotiated a lot harder on how much I was paying for this. It is still very beautiful, and seeing the animals was nice.
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Emmanuellefhr
Jan 6, 2024
Nice excursion - Half-day excursion, long journey because you have to tour the hotels Then we take a fast boat to go to the platform so no problem for seasickness Then several choices: massage (we choose the area), kayaking, swimming with rays and sharks, snorkeling with people from the platform (quite physical activity), unlimited drinks and a few tapas, shower available on the platform with toilets. Discovery of biodiversity that we don't have the chance to see in France We recommend it
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Alysoncinque
Nov 13, 2023
Massage is not real - I’m disappointed in what they consider a massage. I go monthly for massages and this was a major disappointment. It seems as if they bought a $5 roller and roll your body as a piece of dough. Hence, my calf muscle was injured and it took a professional massage to undo the pain that lasted 3 days. On a positive note, the snorkeling was fun. I recommend either changing your advertising or train the girls appropriately.
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Sherpa38836104921
Nov 24, 2023
Tourist trap - This excursion is not at all what is being sold. When you arrive at the scene, you wait 1 hour without really knowing why. Then, you embark on a bay without a life jacket. You will see rays camouflaged in the sand and one or two sharks. Yeh. In the reefs, there are 3-4 very ordinary fish. A guy will bait a stingray and rush to take a phoro from you for $15 us. All this in 45 minutes. Then you think about coming back but instead, the boat joins 6-7 other boats, all music in the carpet (different music) and you go into the water (we hit the bottom) and drink beer if you want. Wow, being in the sea surrounded by sound and gas polluting boats. Yiark. Disappointed, my boyfriend too.
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