Top 4 Snorkeling Speedboat Trips in the Dominican Republic

1.Speed Boat and Snorkeling in Punta Cana Bavaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $70Our pick

Take a private speedboat from Playa Jellyfish to Bavaro Reef, snorkel with provided gear, then cruise to a clear natural pool and sandbar. Guides such as Manolo, Jesus, and Jose often let you take the wheel while they handle navigation. Expect about two hours, pickup options, and a lively final stop.

“10/10 recommend. Our guide was very fun to be around. The communication was great. The timing of all the stops was perfect. They even let us bring our own alcohol on the boat. This experience is one of a kind.”

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2.Speedboat & Snorkeling from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews

Drive your own supervised speedboat off Punta Cana, snorkel among tropical fish and coral, then stop at a natural pool for refreshments. Guides such as Jeffrey, Felipe, and Jairo provide hands-on help, while round-trip hotel transport, equipment, and life jackets are included.

“This was an awesome tour! Robert called to confirm the tour and picked me up right on time. We were staying at the hotel next to where the boat launched, but I wasn't aware. It was like a 3-minute ride. He even offered me a Dominican cigar. :) When I got to the beach from the street, I could see my hotel was next door. Funny! I went by myself as the teens were still sleeping at 11AM. It was just me in the boat along with Allysun (sp?) who was a fantastic Captain! I drove the speed boat which is a blast. He gave me general direction which way…”

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3.Speed Boat Ride and Snorkel Experience in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $58Best value

Take the wheel of a small speedboat along Punta Cana’s turquoise coast, then stop for snorkeling and time in a natural pool or sandbar. Guides such as Manuel, Miguel, and Felipe have earned praise for friendly service, but pickup timing and photo sales can be uneven.

“We had an excellent guide! My boyfriend and I both drove the boat. We chose not to snorkel so we spent extra time at the Sand Bar which was a great time. We stopped to see the dolphins also. Book your next excursion with them!”

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4.Bávaro: Speed Boat and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

You’ll drive a small 30-horsepower speedboat around Bávaro, stop for 25 minutes in a shallow natural pool, then snorkel for 25 minutes along Punta Cana’s coral reef. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French. Pickup is available from listed hotels, while gear and natural pool entry are included.

“Fue todo excelenteeeee, muy privado, la lancha andaba súper bnnnn, el guía muy dispuesto a colaborar, el arrecife estaba lleno de peses para hacer snorkel de la mejor manera y esa lancha es como si fuera una moto acuática, muy buen plan, lo recomiendo al 100%”

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