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Sail across Samaná Bay to Cayo Levantado—Bacardi Island—on a full-day catamaran excursion that combines snorkeling in a natural pool, a relaxed beachfront buffet lunch, and hours of white-sand lounging. This easy, all-inclusive day trip is ideal for travelers who want a low-effort slice of tropical coastline.
Sail across Samaná Bay to Cayo Levantado—Bacardi Island—on a full-day catamaran excursion that combines snorkeling in a natural pool, a relaxed beachfront buffet lunch, and hours of white-sand lounging. This easy, all-inclusive day trip is ideal for travelers who want a low-effort slice of tropical coastline.
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Operated by Runners Adventures · Samaná, Samaná Province
The catamaran slips out of the harbor while the Samaná Peninsula blurs into a low green ribbon. Salt sprays the rail and the crew calls out directions with easy confidence; the boat’s cadence becomes part ferry, part invitation. After a short, wind-swept sail through Samaná Bay, passengers gather at the bow — eyes on a slice of white sand that rises like a grin from turquoise water. This is Cayo Levantado, known to many as Bacardi Island, where the afternoon unfolds between a natural pool alive with tropical fish and a beach broad enough to claim a towel space without elbowing your neighbor.
easy.
11–12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and light swimming for snorkeling.
The full-day tour runs approximately 11–12 hours door-to-door, including hotel pickup, sailing time, snorkeling, beach time and lunch.
Yes — snorkels, masks and fins are supplied, but guests often bring their own masks for comfort.
Yes; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and crew can advise on safety, but the tour is suitable for most ages.
A buffet lunch and two drinks are provided; expect local dishes like rice, fish, salad and tropical fruit.
Yes—the operator may cancel for bad weather or insufficient passengers and offers a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior.
Cayo Levantado is a popular stop and can be busy during peak season; the tour allocates free time so you can find quieter stretches if you walk the island’s perimeter.
Cayo Levantado earned the ‘Bacardi’ nickname after a high-profile advertisement highlighted its white sand—its human history also ties to Taíno presence and colonial-era coastal routes.
Local operators encourage reef-safe practices and limited anchoring near coral; avoid touching coral and use designated paths onshore to minimize erosion.
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