Spend a half-day aboard a 52-foot catamaran from Sosua, visiting two shallow reefs for snorkeling, lounging on bow nets, and finishing with a crew-fired BBQ and local rum. Ideal for travelers seeking easy ocean time with good visibility and relaxed onboard service.
Spend a half-day aboard a 52-foot catamaran from Sosua, visiting two shallow reefs for snorkeling, lounging on bow nets, and finishing with a crew-fired BBQ and local rum. Ideal for travelers seeking easy ocean time with good visibility and relaxed onboard service.
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Operated by Eric Tours International · Sosua, Puerto Plata
The catamaran slips free of Sosua’s shallow surf with a soft groan of rigging and an exhaled wind that seems to want to keep you out on the water. Sunlight flattens over the Atlantic and the nets at the bow invite you to lie back and let the ocean rock the day open. A 52-foot Lagoon catamaran sets the tempo: slow, sociable, and wide enough that the horizon always feels reachable.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and shallow snorkel entries.
The tour runs about 5 hours and 15 minutes (roughly 315 minutes), including two snorkeling stops and time cruising the coast.
Yes—masks, snorkels and vests are included; you may bring your own fins if you prefer.
Yes—BBQ lunch (chicken, pork, sausages), bottled water, sodas, and alcoholic beverages like rum and local beer are provided.
Children are welcome; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and life vests are available for younger swimmers.
Trips may be canceled for bad weather or insufficient passengers; you can get a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure.
Yes—there are flotation vests for snorkeling and open-water swimming is optional; you can stay on board and enjoy the views.
Sosua’s coves were historically used by Taíno fishers and later became a patchwork of small-scale fisheries and colonial resupply points before tourism grew in the 20th century.
Choose reef-safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral to protect sensitive reef systems; local operators often support reef education and cleanups.
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