PUERTO PLATA
The Amber Coast standouts.
A traveller-tested look at the 10 most popular sailing tours along the Amber Coast. What each one is, who runs it, the times that work, and the price tags people are paying.
Sail the north coast of Puerto Plata on a 75-foot catamaran with two snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, drinks, and pickup included.
“A great time! Excellent staff that made you feel welcome. The snorkeling is enjoyable and loved relaxing on the catamaran. Food was good as well. So good that we went on this excursion when we returned to the DR the following year.”
Catamaran sail from Sosua to Ocean World Marina with 2 snorkel stops, an open-bar lunch, and easy hotel pickup from Puerto Plata and Cabarete.
“The crew was amazing! The entire experience was fantastic! Absolutely recommend, worth every penny!!”
Half-day catamaran party cruise from Sosua Beach with two snorkel stops, BBQ and drinks, plus hotel pickup for a small-group vibe.
“This was a great excursion! Very fun! Small group. Staff was friendly, fun and just awesome! Food was great and drinks were plentiful. We will do this again when we are back in the Dominican!”
3-hour catamaran from Sosua Bay with beginner snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and an open bar, plus port and hotel pickup with on-time return.
“We had a great day. This boat is fantastic and the crew are top notch. We felt like billionaires on this trip. The boat the food the drinks music and dancing. The crew makes a party happen. The snorkeling was also very good and I have snorRead more”
Cruise by luxury catamaran from Puerto Plata to Cayo Arena for snorkeling, mangrove scenery, champagne, and a Dominican lunch.
“The staff was great, photographer was everything, the food was awesome, drinks could’ve been better but they were unlimited!”
Puerto Plata catamaran cruise with two snorkeling stops, BBQ lunch, pool time, and rum and local beer, with hotel pickup.
“I always enjoy time on a small(ish) boat especially in the sunshine. (The catamaran has capacity of 70, though I’d say the 45 on board was just about right) The crew was awesome.”
Private Blue Sky catamaran cruise from Puerto Plata area with snorkeling at multiple reefs, BBQ lunch, drinks, and hotel or port pickup.
“We couldn't have asked for a better time! The staff was fun, funny, and full of energy! Not only that, but the BBQ lunch was fabulous and very tasty!”
Sail on the Tip Tip catamaran from Sosua to Ocean World Marina with two reef snorkel stops, buffet lunch, open bar, and hotel pickup.
“The staff were friendly and accommodating.. the food was delicious . The first reef had a lot to see but at the second stop there was not much to see. Overall it was an excellent experience!!”
Cruise Sosúa Beach on the Tip Top Catamaran with snorkeling, lunch onboard, and unlimited rum punch, beer, and soft drinks in about 5 hours.
Private catamaran snorkeling at Sosúa Reef with BBQ and open bar, plus included transfers and timed cruise return from Puerto Plata.
“To create unforgettable memories, this is definitely the activity on every bucket list. My family thoroughly enjoyed it!”
