Puerto Plata Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling and Open Bar
Overview
Ready to make your Caribbean adventure unforgettable? Whether you're arriving on a cruise or staying at a hotel in Puerto Plata, this private boat adventure gives you the perfect way to enjoy Sosúa with the people you choose.
With the boat exclusively for your group, you'll enjoy personalized service from our upbeat crew in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. No sharing the experience with other groups—just your friends or family, Caribbean views, island music and tropical drinks from the open bar.
And there's more than just a great time onboard. A professional marine guide joins you for snorkeling, helping you discover the vibrant coral reefs and tropical marine life that make Sosúa special.
From couples and families to groups of friends and celebrations, this is your own Caribbean escape—private, fun and made to be enjoyed together.
What's Included
- Private Boat for Your Group
- Appetizers: Enjoy a selection of fresh fruit and tasty nachos.
- Life Jackets
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Unlimited Open Bar – Rum, Beer, Mojitos, Vodka & More
- Roundtrip Transportation from Puerto Plata Cruise Ports & Selected Hotels
- Certified Captain and Crew
- Deluxe Tour – Chicken Skewers, Nachos & Seasonal Fruit
- Basic Tour – Nachos & Seasonal Fruit
- Soft Drinks – Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta & More
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Photos – Available for Purchase
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel Guests: Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking so we can coordinate your pick-up.Cruise Guests: Please provide your cruise ship name, arrival port (Amber Cove or Taino Bay), arrival time and departure time at the time of booking so we can coordinate your pick-up.Pick-up will begin approximately 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Once confirmed, we'll provide your exact pick-up time and meeting details.Please be at your designated pick-up point at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pick-up time.Important: Transportation must be confirmed at least 24 hours before your tour.
What To Expect
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Puerto Plata
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Cruise Guests: Please provide your full cruise ship name, arrival port (Amber Cove or Taino Bay), arrival time and departure time at the time of booking so we can coordinate your pickup.
- Meeting Point for Cruise Guests: Meet us at the main pier entrance, where our guides will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Please note that pickup is not available inside the pier.
- Hotel Guests: Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking so we can coordinate your pickup.
- Transportation: Roundtrip transportation is included from Puerto Plata cruise ports and nearby hotels. Transportation must be confirmed at least 24 hours before your tour.
- Tour Duration: This is a 4-hour experience from pickup to return. Transportation time to and from Sosúa is included in the total tour duration, with approximately 2 to 2.5 hours on the water.
- Tour Options: The Basic Tour includes nachos and seasonal fruit. The Deluxe Tour includes chicken skewers, nachos and seasonal fruit. Both options include the same private boat experience, snorkeling and open bar.
- Children: Flotation devices for children under 3 years old are not available.
- Adult Beverage Policy: Guests must be 18 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
- Rain or Shine: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
- Water Activities: Water activities may be restricted by local authorities due to weather or sea conditions.
- Port Closure: If the port is closed to navigation by local authorities, you may reschedule your tour or receive a full refund.
- No Port, No Pay: Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call at Puerto Plata.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Puerto Plata Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling and Open Bar?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Private Boat for Your Group.
- Appetizers: Enjoy a selection of fresh fruit and tasty nachos.
- Life Jackets.
- Snorkeling Equipment.
- Unlimited Open Bar – Rum, Beer, Mojitos, Vodka & More.
- Roundtrip Transportation from Puerto Plata Cruise Ports & Selected Hotels.
- Certified Captain and Crew.
- Deluxe Tour – Chicken Skewers, Nachos & Seasonal Fruit.
- Basic Tour – Nachos & Seasonal Fruit.
- Soft Drinks – Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta & More.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir Photos – Available for Purchase.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Puerto Plata Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling and Open Bar is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puerto Plata Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling and Open Bar will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Boat for Your Group
- Appetizers: Enjoy a selection of fresh fruit and tasty nachos.
- Life Jackets
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Unlimited Open Bar – Rum, Beer, Mojitos, Vodka & More
- Roundtrip Transportation from Puerto Plata Cruise Ports & Selected Hotels
- Certified Captain and Crew
- Deluxe Tour – Chicken Skewers, Nachos & Seasonal Fruit
- Basic Tour – Nachos & Seasonal Fruit
- Soft Drinks – Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta & More
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Photos – Available for Purchase
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Cruise Guests: Please provide your full cruise ship name, arrival port (Amber Cove or Taino Bay), arrival time and departure time at the time of booking so we can coordinate your pickup.
- Meeting Point for Cruise Guests: Meet us at the main pier entrance, where our guides will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Please note that pickup is not available inside the pier.
- Hotel Guests: Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking so we can coordinate your pickup.
- Transportation: Roundtrip transportation is included from Puerto Plata cruise ports and nearby hotels. Transportation must be confirmed at least 24 hours before your tour.
- Tour Duration: This is a 4-hour experience from pickup to return. Transportation time to and from Sosúa is included in the total tour duration, with approximately 2 to 2.5 hours on the water.
- Tour Options: The Basic Tour includes nachos and seasonal fruit. The Deluxe Tour includes chicken skewers, nachos and seasonal fruit. Both options include the same private boat experience, snorkeling and open bar.
- Children: Flotation devices for children under 3 years old are not available.
- Adult Beverage Policy: Guests must be 18 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
- Rain or Shine: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
- Water Activities: Water activities may be restricted by local authorities due to weather or sea conditions.
- Port Closure: If the port is closed to navigation by local authorities, you may reschedule your tour or receive a full refund.
- No Port, No Pay: Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call at Puerto Plata.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
