Best of · DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VIP TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 dominican republic vip tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend about eight hours aboard Quetzal, a spacious 75-foot catamaran limited to 30 people. Cruise from Bayahibe to Catuano reef, Saona Island, and Las Palmillas. Snorkeling, lunch, snacks, drinks, guides, and Bayahibe hotel transfers are included.
“Best crew ever! Fun and relaxing. Book this if you want to avoid a party boat. We had a wonderful time at the beach.”
Spend about four hours with Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures, snorkeling in shallow and deeper water, helping with coral restoration, and eating a fresh seafood lunch from a floating kitchen. Ramon and Miguelito are among the crew praised for patient help with children, first-time snorkelers, and non-swimmers.
“This was by far the best snorkel trip we have been on. Our kids (10 and 12) have never snorkeled and the guides were so great with them! First stop is about 5 foot and everyone gets out to practice while seeing a few fish! Second stop is amazing! I have never seen that many fish in one area! The crew was absolutely amazing!”
Cruise the Bávaro coast with guides such as Don Julio and Don Pablo, snorkel at a coral nursery and natural pools, sip a Cocoloco on a secluded beach, and eat fresh grilled food from a floating kitchen. The adults-only boat limits bookings to 35% of capacity.
“Our experience on this excursion was fantastic..we had a full 45 min of great snorkeling...the crew was very friendly and attentive....open bar was plentiful, fruit sticks and cheese croissants were served after snorkeling, then they took us to a Read more”
Spend about 2.5 hours with black and crying capuchins, African green monkeys, and squirrel monkeys in Punta Cana. You can feed fruit, bottle-feed babies, hold the animals, and learn about their habits. Pickup is offered, and the activity is private to your group, with professional photos available for purchase.
“It was the best interaction I have been on with the monkeys. They are so cute and buying the photos may be expensive but they need it for the monkeys they rescuse.”
You’ll ride an ATV or buggy around Punta Cana with a local guide, then visit Macao Beach, Taíno Cave, and a rural Dominican home. Coffee, chocolate, and Mama Juana tastings are included, along with hotel pickup. Expect a low-cost, group-based outing with possible delays.
“This was my first experience of riding an ATV, my last was a buggy which l felt l had more control of.... l didn't feel so confident plus my ATV kept cutting out. It was swopped over with another ATV which was fine but I told one of the guideRead more”
Board Quetzal at 9 am for an eight-hour Catalina Island cruise from Bayahibe. Snorkel The Wall and The Aquarium, enjoy lunch and an open bar, relax on the beach, then cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River with guide Lolo and crew.
“We really enjoyed spending the day with people from all over the world! It was fun to share the day with them. We loved the food and the employees. They were very friendly and helpful! Our time at ‘the Wall’ was a little too short for us, otherwise an amazing day!!!”
Sail aboard the Quetzal from Bayahibe to Saona Island with guides such as Angel or Charlotte, depending on the day. Expect a 10-hour trip with snorkeling at Catuano, 90 minutes on a quieter beach, lunch onboard, and a peaceful natural pool filled with starfish.
“It was such a wonderful day! The crew and guides were fun and helpful. Everything was taken care of so we could just relax and enjoy ourselves. We saw stingray, puffer fish, huge starfish and so much more! The food they prepared was great too! A++”
Charter a private catamaran from Punta Cana for 3.5 hours of reef snorkeling, swimming, music, drinks, snacks, and two gated water slides. Claudia, Jordy, and the onboard team host your group, with hotel transfers from Bavaro, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto, Cabeza de Toro, and Arena Gorda.
“I have a blast. The slide was so fun and being right by the reef was cool. The party we had at the shallow spot was so fun because of all the other boats.”
Board the Sabina del Mar in Punta Cana for a three-hour party cruise with snorkeling, a slide, a natural ocean pool, floating-bar drinks, snacks, and music. Crew members including Miguel, Romito, Jose, Gabriel, and Angel have been praised for friendly service. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
“There was an issue with our boat when we arrived however Miguel fixed the problem. He got us a new boat and we had a ball. This experience was the highlight of our entire trip!”
Travel from Punta Cana or Santo Domingo to Bayahibe, then sail to Saona Island by catamaran or speedboat. You will stop at Laguna Azul, swim near a starfish sanctuary, enjoy a Creole buffet, and return with music, dancing, and an open bar. Guides speak English, Italian, and Spanish.
“Excelente tour a Isla Saona. La organización fue clara, el personal siempre atento y el ambiente muy agradable. Disfrutamos mucho la música, la playa y el almuerzo típico.”
Spend 3 to 4 hours on an adult-only Punta Cana party boat with DJs playing hip-hop, R&B, Dancehall, and Afro Beats. You’ll swim, snorkel, cruise past Dolphins Island, and dance at a sandbar with an open bar. Guides Eddy and Moise are known for attentive service and plenty of photos.
“It was awesome our tour guide Eddy was excellent. We got picked up on time and we were guided to the boat with assistance from Eddy. It was a 10/10 experience. Would definitely come back!”
Spend an energetic Punta Cana night at Coco Bongo, where aerial acts, tribute performances, dance music, lights, snacks, and an open bar run from 8:00pm to 2:00am. You get skip-the-line entry, but no table or seat. Pickup may be offered, so confirm transport when booking.
“Jose el menor mesero see mundo jose no la pass my super bien gracias ere lo mejor i will definitely come back, great time very nice”
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