Hotel guide · Occidental Caribe
Catamaran tour from your hotel · Occidental Caribe
Half-day catamaran cruises with snorkel reef stop and natural pool — pickup at your hotel. Tailored for Occidental Caribe guests staying in Bávaro (all-inclusive) — pickup organised at your lobby, paid in cash or card on arrival. Occidental Caribe sits on the Bávaro coast — a classic all-inclusive resort about 25 min from PUJ and 12 min from Cabeza de Toro, the marina we use for most boat departures. Value all-inclusive on the Arena Gorda end of Bávaro — straightforward, family-friendly and one of the easier hotels to organise group excursions from.
Plan it on WhatsAppDay vs sunset
Morning/midday tours focus on snorkel reef and the natural pool, ideal for active families. Sunset cruises are calmer — open bar, music, photos with the Caribbean sky on fire. We help you pick which fits.
Private catamaran
Charter the whole catamaran for your group: choose route, music and bar set-up. Great for milestone birthdays and bachelorette parties.
Booking from Occidental Caribe
When Occidental Caribe guests book a catamaran cruise with us, the day is built around two fixed timings: the 12-minute hop to Cabeza de Toro and the 25-minute window to PUJ. Because Occidental Caribe is a classic all-inclusive resort, we pre-brief the guide on the lobby layout, the resort's wristband policy, and where to wait so security never asks twice. That's the difference between a smooth pickup and 20 lost minutes at the gate.
Send your dates, group size and room number on WhatsApp
Send your dates, group size and room number on WhatsApp. We confirm pickup time at the hotel lobby, the meeting guide's name, and the cash/card price — usually within minutes, 7am–11pm. Pickup is from the Occidental Caribe main lobby. We send a confirmation message with the driver's name and plate the evening before. Expect roughly 25 min between PUJ airport and the hotel. We're a Dominican team based in Bávaro. No call centre, no resort kick-back. Your concierge resells the same trips at +30–50% — we put you in touch with the small operators directly.
Our Selection
Curated excursions
Catamaran Cruise
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Catalina Island Tour
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FAQ
Common questions
Do you pick up at Occidental Caribe?+
Yes — drivers wait at the Occidental Caribe main lobby. PUJ airport is about 25 min away, which helps us time pickups precisely.
Which marina do boats leave from for Occidental Caribe guests?+
Cabeza de Toro — about 12 min from the Occidental Caribe lobby. We always pick the marina that saves drive time over chasing a slightly cheaper boat further away.
Will I see fish while snorkelling?+
Yes — parrotfish, sergeant majors, and the occasional ray on the reef stop. Gear is provided.
Is the catamaran stable for sea-sickness?+
Catamarans are the most stable boats on this coast. We rarely have anyone feel queasy.
Why not just book at the hotel excursion desk?+
Resort desks resell the same trips with a 30–50% markup and usually push larger group operators. We connect you directly to the small Dominican operators we use for our own family.
Can I pay in cash on the day?+
Yes — USD or DOP, in cash, on pickup. Card and bank transfer also work. No deposit needed for most options.
What languages do guides speak?+
Group tours are bilingual EN/ES. German, French, Italian, Russian and Portuguese guides available on request for private trips.
Can it be private, just for our group?+
Yes — almost everything on this page has a private upgrade (own boat, own buggy, own driver). Ask us on WhatsApp.
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