Catamaran Party · From Arena Gorda

The best party boat from RIU República

Door-to-door pickup at the RIU República lobby, 15–20 min to Cabeza de Toro marina, boarding by 3:30 PM. Real DJ, real open bar, real natural sandbar pool — back at the resort for sunset.

4 hoursFrom $1254.9· 312 travelers

Overview

This is our 4-hour catamaran party cruise out of Cabeza de Toro — the highest-rated party boat in Punta Cana and the one we send our own friends on. From the RIU República in Arena Gorda the transfer is 15–20 min on the highway, never through resort back roads. Once on board you get unlimited Dominican rum, ice-cold Presidente beer, Jungle Juice cocktails and soft drinks, a Caribbean lunch ("Grandma's Chicken" with rice, beans, salad), hookah on the upper deck, a snorkel stop at the reef and 45 minutes anchored at the natural sandbar pool — a knee-deep aqua-blue swimming hole in the middle of the ocean. Flat $125 per person includes the round-trip transfer from your hotel, the boat, the bar, the food, the hookah, the snorkel gear and the crew tips. No resort-desk markup, no surprise dock fees, no upsells on board.

Highlights

  • 4-hour catamaran cruise from Cabeza de Toro marina
  • Real DJ + sound system on the upper deck
  • Open bar: Dominican rum, Presidente beer, Jungle Juice, soft drinks
  • Snorkel stop at the Cabeza de Toro reef
  • 45 minutes anchored at the natural sandbar pool
  • Door-to-door pickup at the RIU República lobby
  • English-speaking crew · pickup at 3:00 PM
  • Hookah on the upper deck included

Included

  • Round-trip transfer from RIU República
  • 4 hours on the catamaran
  • Unlimited open bar (rum, beer, cocktails, soft drinks)
  • Caribbean lunch on board
  • Snorkel gear + reef stop
  • Sandbar pool stop
  • DJ, music, hookah
  • Bilingual crew (EN/ES)
  • All taxes & crew gratuity

Not Included

  • Premium spirits (Don Julio, Hennessy)
  • Marina photographer prints
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 3:00 PM

    Lobby pickup at RIU República

    Air-conditioned van meets you at the main RIU República entrance in Arena Gorda. 15–20 min drive on the highway to Cabeza de Toro marina — no resort back-road loops.

  2. 3:15 PM

    Marina check-in & welcome cocktail

    Quick check-in at the dock, life jacket if you want one, first Jungle Juice cocktail in hand before you step on board.

  3. 3:30 PM

    Cast off · DJ + open bar

    Catamaran leaves Cabeza de Toro. DJ starts, bar opens, hookah lit on the upper deck. Cruise along the Bávaro reef line.

  4. 4:00 PM

    Snorkel stop at the reef

    Anchor at a shallow patch of the Cabeza de Toro reef. Snorkel gear, 20–25 minutes in the water, crew in the water with you.

  5. 4:45 PM

    Natural sandbar pool

    Anchor at the natural sandbar pool — knee-deep turquoise water in the middle of the ocean. Bar stays open, music keeps going, lunch is served.

  6. 6:30 PM

    Return cruise & drop-off at RIU República

    Return to Cabeza de Toro, van back to the RIU República lobby — you're at the resort in time for sunset cocktails or dinner.

RIU República

Why book from RIU República: RIU República is the adults-only party RIU on Arena Gorda — our 4-hour catamaran party boat is the natural daytime extension of that energy, same open-bar feel plus a snorkel and sandbar pool stop.

Questions

Where exactly do you pick up at RIU República?+

At the main RIU República lobby / porte-cochère in Arena Gorda. We send the driver's name and van plate by WhatsApp the night before. RIU República is the adults-only party RIU on Arena Gorda — our 4-hour catamaran party boat is the natural daytime extension of that energy, same open-bar feel plus a snorkel and sandbar pool stop.

What time is pickup and return?+

Pickup at 3:00 PM, boarding by 3:30 PM, drop-off back at the resort around 7:00–7:30 PM — in time for sunset and dinner.

Is everything really included for $125?+

Yes. Round-trip transfer, 4-hour boat, open bar (rum, Presidente, Jungle Juice, soft drinks), Caribbean lunch, snorkel gear, hookah, crew tips and taxes. No dock fee, no upsells.

Can I pay cash on the day?+

Yes — USD or DOP, cash to the driver on pickup. Cards and bank transfer also accepted. No deposit required.

Is the party boat OK for couples / families?+

Yes, it's family-friendly until about 6 PM (kids welcome, ages 5+) and the energy picks up after that. Bachelor/bachelorette groups love it. For all-adults-only, just ask — we run a separate adults-only departure.

What if it rains?+

We sail in light rain (it usually passes in 20 min). If the captain cancels for weather, we rebook you for any other day at no cost or refund 100%.

Can I book the whole boat privately?+

Yes — private charter from $1,490 for up to 25 guests. Same crew, same bar, your music, your departure time. Ask on WhatsApp.

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