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Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro for resort guests

The 4-hour catamaran cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro is our most-booked afternoon excursion. Lobby pickup at the Iberostar Selection Bávaro entrance in Bávaro around 1:15 PM (~12 min A/C van to Cabeza de Toro marina), board our 60-ft catamaran at 2:30 PM, and sail the Bávaro reef line with open bar (Brugal rum, local beer, water, soft drinks), a 45-min snorkel stop at the reef, a sandbar swim at the natural pool, and a relaxed return at sunset. Flat USD 65 per adult / USD 35 per child (3–12) — same boat, same crew as the resort-desk sells for USD 95+. Bávaro and Arena Gorda hotels are 15–20 min from the marina — the sweet spot for the 2:30 PM slot: late buffet lunch, quick lobby pickup, no rushed morning, full 4 hours on the water. Who it's for: Families and couples in Selection/Suites, Iberostar Horizons repeat guests, European multi-week travellers. Typical pairing from this resort: a morning Macao buggy (or a calm Scape Park cenote half-day) plus this afternoon catamaran — same calendar day, one tip envelope at the end, no resort-desk reception loop in between. On board you'll find shaded benches at the bow for sun-shy guests, an open foredeck trampoline for kids, a freshwater rinse on the return leg, and a bilingual cruise director who calls names off the manifest instead of herding by wristband color. We hold seats for Iberostar Selection Bávaro guests under a single booking reference, so families travelling on different reservations still board together. Iberostar Selection Bávaro is the closest family-side resort to Cabeza de Toro — 12 min to the catamarans, so Saona starts at 7 AM with the kids fully fed, not eating a banana in the van.

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What we offer for resort guests

The 4-hour catamaran cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro is our most-booked afternoon excursion. Lobby pickup at the Iberostar Selection Bávaro entrance in Bávaro around 1:15 PM (~12 min A/C van to Cabeza de Toro marina), board our 60-ft catamaran at 2:30 PM, and sail the Bávaro reef line with open bar (Brugal rum, local beer, water, soft drinks), a 45-min snorkel stop at the reef, a sandbar swim at the natural pool, and a relaxed return at sunset. Flat USD 65 per adult / USD 35 per child (3–12) — same boat, same crew as the resort-desk sells for USD 95+. Bávaro and Arena Gorda hotels are 15–20 min from the marina — the sweet spot for the 2:30 PM slot: late buffet lunch, quick lobby pickup, no rushed morning, full 4 hours on the water. Who it's for: Families and couples in Selection/Suites, Iberostar Horizons repeat guests, European multi-week travellers. Typical pairing from this resort: a morning Macao buggy (or a calm Scape Park cenote half-day) plus this afternoon catamaran — same calendar day, one tip envelope at the end, no resort-desk reception loop in between. On board you'll find shaded benches at the bow for sun-shy guests, an open foredeck trampoline for kids, a freshwater rinse on the return leg, and a bilingual cruise director who calls names off the manifest instead of herding by wristband color. We hold seats for Iberostar Selection Bávaro guests under a single booking reference, so families travelling on different reservations still board together. Iberostar Selection Bávaro is the closest family-side resort to Cabeza de Toro — 12 min to the catamarans, so Saona starts at 7 AM with the kids fully fed, not eating a banana in the van. Our Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro promise to resort guests: one rate per person, written before you commit, valid for 7 days, honoured on the day even if our supplier hikes prices on us.

Logistics & timing for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro

Lobby-call buffer for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro is 15 minutes — driver in the lobby at the named time, resort guests downstairs 15 min earlier with sunscreen on and bags packed. We text the driver's name and license plate the night before.

Pair your Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro with

Returning resort guests who already did Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro on a previous trip usually try catamaran cruise, saona island tour, catalina island tour and horseback beach riding. If you'd rather build a 3–4 day plan instead of one-off bookings, see our things to do near iberostar selection bavaro, excursions from iberostar selection bavaro, catamaran cruise and best party boat from iberostar selection bavaro pages — same team, same WhatsApp thread, one combined price.

Local intel for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro

Three things we tell every resort guests before booking Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro: (1) Resort tour-desks earn 30–50% commission on what they sell you for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro, so the "discount" is your own money coming back at lower quality. (2) Cash USD is king at the marina for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro — you'll get a slightly better walk-up rate than card, and the captain doesn't lose 3% to the processor. We're agnostic; pay whichever way is easier for you. (3) Anything you read on a hotel info-screen about Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro is at least 12 months out of date. Operators change, boats change, captains change. We update this page when boats actually change hands — usually within a week.

Why locals book with us

Local accountability for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro: if something goes wrong, we are a 15-minute drive from every marina on this page. The OTAs are 4,000 miles away with a ticket queue.

How to book

For Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro: WhatsApp the dates and hotel, we send a quote, you confirm, we lock the slot. Most resort guests are done in three messages before their morning coffee.

Hotel pickup

Door-to-door pickup from any Punta Cana resort

Complimentary air-conditioned shuttle to Cabeza de Toro Marina. Pickup times depend on your resort zone — use the table below as a planning guide.

Drive timeCabeza de Toro Marina
  • Cap Cana / Punta Espada20–30 min
  • Punta Cana Village / Westin15–20 min
  • Cabeza de Toro5–10 min
  • Bávaro / El Cortecito10–15 min
  • Arena Gorda / Macao15–25 min
  • Uvero Alto30–40 min
  • Miches60–75 min

We confirm your exact lobby pickup time the night before by WhatsApp.

Meeting point: Cabeza de Toro Marina
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FAQ

Common questions

Is Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro included in all-inclusive resort packages?+

No. All-inclusive includes meals and drinks at the resort. Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro is sold separately, and the resort tour desk takes a steep commission on top.

How far in advance should I book Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro?+

48 hours is comfortable in high season (Dec–Apr) for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro. Off-season (May–Nov) we can usually confirm same-day. WhatsApp answers in minutes from 7 am to 11 pm.

What's the cancellation policy for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro?+

Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro cancellations are free up to 24 h before lobby pickup. If we cancel for weather, you keep the option to rebook any future date with no fees.

How much does Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro cost vs. booking at the resort?+

Expect to pay 30–50% less on Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro versus the lobby kiosk. The savings come from removing 2–3 layers of commission, not from cutting corners on the boat itself.

Is hotel pickup included?+

Round-trip transfer is included in every Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro quote. We dispatch from the hotel you give us, drop you back at the same lobby.

Can I pay in cash?+

Yes — USD or DOP work for Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro. Card and bank transfer also fine; resort guests pay whichever way is easiest on the day.

How do I book?+

One WhatsApp message with your dates and hotel and we'll send back a firm Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro quote, pickup time and pay-on-arrival confirmation.

Do you offer private options?+

Yes. Resort guests regularly upgrade to private Catamaran Cruise from Iberostar Selection Bávaro for honeymoons, anniversaries or bachelor/bachelorette weekends — see our private excursions page.

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