PUERTO PLATA
The Amber Coast standouts.
A traveller-tested look at the 10 most popular snorkeling 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.
“The staff and the crew were excellent. That being said, the snorkeling areas were not very good. The food was not appealing and the music on the boat was way, too loud. It should have been advertised as a party boat and not a snorkeling trip.”
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 staff was exceptional. Very caring and attentive. Also so much fun. We especially loved when we sailed back along the coast. It was wonderful”
Snorkel two reefs in Sosúa Bay, then relax on Sosúa Beach with chairs and a guide, plus pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay.
“False advertising! I was told I would be getting a larger boat similar to a catamran. We got a small fishing boat for 10 people. We were not allowed to bring a towel. I was very specific and informed them of the 10 people . The ride there was small van and had us crammed…”
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 the most fun Catamaran excursion I have ever been on. Water at Sosua was beautiful, calm and blue. Snorkeling was amazing, people, music and boat were so fun. Slide and diving board included. Ended with a sunset trip back on calm water while dance party and drinks continued. Amazing! Would do it again!”
VIP party catamaran snorkeling at Sosua Bay from Puerto Plata. Pickup, gear, BBQ and open bar in about 4 hours.
“No glass bottom, no option for vegetarians.. The tour guides were fun, not quite as talkative as I would have liked. Overall an ok experience.”
A 3-hour VIP catamaran from Puerto Plata/Sosua with hotel pickup, an open bar, BBQ lunch, and two snorkel stops on natural reefs.
“What started as a spontaneous, last-minute plan ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we stepped on board, the atmosphere was perfect, great music, sunshine, and nonstop drinks set the tone for an incredible Read more”
3-hour catamaran from Sosua Bay with beginner snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and an open bar, plus port and hotel pickup with on-time return.
“Amazing communication throughout the whole experience! Very professional. Very responsive and helpful with questions!”
Private, all-inclusive snorkeling at Sosua Beach with crystal-clear warm water, two reef stops, drinks, Dominican buffet, and beach-chair downtime.
“Ishmael did a great job! We enjoyed the excursion, great food and lots of fun! We went to 2 beautiful snorkeling sights, tons of fish.”
Catamaran party boat from Puerto Plata cruise port with guided snorkeling in Sosua, open bar, fruit and nachos, and return transfer.
“No one was there to meet us. We didn't receive any boat tour or anything at all. No one ever met us or contacted us at all. They just took our money and now I will try to get a refund. I feel like we got scammed. Worst excursion experience of my life”
Puerto Plata catamaran cruise with two snorkeling stops, BBQ lunch, pool time, and rum and local beer, with hotel pickup.
“The pickup was there on time everything ran smoothly to get to the boa and after that it was the best day the music was good food was good and the staff was great... would recommend this to anyone.”
