Punta Cana
Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana for RIU Palace Punta Cana guests
The 4-hour catamaran cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana is our most-booked afternoon excursion. Lobby pickup at the RIU Palace Punta Cana entrance in Arena Gorda around 1:15 PM (~18 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+. Palace guests get the Saona day priced exactly the same as Arena Gorda budget hotels — we don't price by stars on your wristband, we price by seats on the boat.
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The 4-hour catamaran cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana is our most-booked afternoon excursion. Lobby pickup at the RIU Palace Punta Cana entrance in Arena Gorda around 1:15 PM (~18 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+. Palace guests get the Saona day priced exactly the same as Arena Gorda budget hotels — we don't price by stars on your wristband, we price by seats on the boat. Pickup, guide, fuel, taxes and insurance are baked into the per-person rate — you never get a "marina fee" or "park entrance" tacked on at the end.
Logistics & timing for Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana
Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana runs on Atlantic Standard Time year-round (no daylight savings). High season (Dec–Apr) the marinas fill by 9 am, so we push pickup as early as 7 am; off-season we relax to 9–10 am starts. Sunset slots shift with the sun: 5 pm boarding in Dec, 4:30 pm in Jun.
Pair your Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana with
RIU Palace Punta Cana guests who only have a 3–4 day window usually layer Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana with 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 riu palace punta cana, excursions from riu palace punta cana, catamaran cruise and best party boat from riu palace punta cana pages — same team, same WhatsApp thread, one combined price.
Local intel for Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana
What guidebooks won't tell you about Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana in Punta Cana: (1) Reviews on TripAdvisor for "Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana" are dominated by the OTAs because they buy ad placement — the actual best operators are smaller and book direct. (2) Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana runs year-round, but Aug–Oct has the calmest seas and the smallest groups. Dec–Apr is busiest and pricier; book 2+ days ahead. (3) Most RIU Palace Punta Cana guests who do Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana also try catamaran cruise and saona island tour on a second day — ask us to bundle and we'll knock 10–15% off the second booking.
Why locals book with us
Cana.tours is a small Dominican team. We've personally vetted every operator on this page, we answer WhatsApp ourselves, and we never take resort commissions.
How to book
One WhatsApp message with dates + hotel + headcount gets you a price, a pickup time and a paid-on-arrival confirmation within minutes.
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.
- 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
| Resort zone | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Cap Cana / Punta Espada | 20–30 min |
| Punta Cana Village / Westin | 15–20 min |
| Cabeza de Toro | 5–10 min |
| Bávaro / El Cortecito | 10–15 min |
| Arena Gorda / Macao | 15–25 min |
| Uvero Alto | 30–40 min |
| Miches | 60–75 min |
We confirm your exact lobby pickup time the night before by WhatsApp.
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Party Boat Punta Cana
3 hours all-inclusive: all-you-can-drink open bar, snorkeling, dolphins and the legendary sandbar pool party.
4.9· 298 travelers
$75 / person
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Saona Island Premium 4 Beaches Tour
Premium speedboat tour to 4 of Saona's most beautiful beaches — all inclusive.
4.9· 512 travelers
$120 / person
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Catalina Island Tour
Snorkel the famous wall reef and unwind on a white-sand beach — All Inclusive with open bar & Dominican buffet.
4.8· 247 travelers
$99 / person
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Horseback Beach Riding
Trot along untouched Caribbean shoreline at golden hour.
4.7· 82 travelers
$65 / person
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Private Yachts
Half-day, full-day or sunset charters with captain and crew.
From $1,200 per charter
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Buggy Adventure
Ride through tropical trails and local villages in high-performance buggies.
4.8· 214 travelers
$75 / buggy
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Quick comparison
| Tour | From (USD) | Duration | Rating | Check availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party Boat Punta Cana | $75 | 3 hours | ★ 4.9 (1632) | Check availability | View → |
| Saona Island Premium 4 Beaches Tour | $120 | 8 hours | ★ 4.9 (1284) | Check availability | View → |
| Catalina Island Tour | $99 | 8 hours | ★ 4.9 (612) | Check availability | View → |
| Horseback Beach Riding | $65 | 2 hours | ★ 4.9 (412) | Check availability | View → |
FAQ
Common questions
Is Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana included in all-inclusive resort packages?+
Almost never. Resort excursion desks resell at 30–50% mark-up. Booking direct with cana.tours saves money and gets you the small-group operators.
How far in advance should I book Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana?+
In high season (Dec–Apr) lock it in 2 days out; the rest of the year same-day is normal. Live WhatsApp replies daily 7 am–11 pm.
What's the cancellation policy for Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana?+
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup for almost every option. Bad-weather days are rebooked at no cost.
How much does Catamaran Cruise from RIU Palace Punta Cana cost vs. booking at the resort?+
Typically 30–50% less. The resort tour desk takes a commission of $30–80 per person on top of the operator's real price; we book direct so you skip that layer.
Is hotel pickup included?+
Yes, from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana and Uvero Alto.
Can I pay in cash?+
Yes — USD or DOP. Cards and bank transfer also work.
How do I book?+
WhatsApp us. Real humans, daily 7am–11pm.
Do you offer private options?+
Yes — see our private excursions page.
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