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Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise
50 reviewsA glass-bottom catamaran and snorkeling at Marinarium.
From€103.96per person
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Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Marinarium or Reef
Choose Marinarium if you want a catamaran cruise with snorkeling among rays and Caribbean sharks, which the listing says pose no threat if you stay calm. Choose Reef Explorer if you prefer a floating island with several water activities and free time.
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Reef Explorer Day Trip
18 reviewsA floating island by the reef, with snorkeling and water activities to choose from.
From€134.70per person
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Departing from
Punta Cana → Marinarium or Reef ExplorerPickup
Both listings include hotel pickup and return.Timing
The exact duration appears on each booking card.Marinarium: catamaran and snorkeling
You sail on a catamaran with panoramic decks and a glass bottom, with drinks and snacks on board. In the marine sanctuary you snorkel and can see rays and Caribbean sharks. On the way back the boat passes Playa Bávaro and Cabeza de Toro, with a stop at a natural pool with a floating bar.
Reef Explorer: floating island
A floating island surrounded by coral reefs where you set your own pace. The listing mentions snorkeling, swimming with sharks and manta rays, kayaking, paddleboarding, aquabikes and wellness treatments. There are also hammocks and a bar with natural juices and sandwiches.
How to choose
Marinarium is more of a boat ride with fewer decisions: you arrive, snorkel and sail. Reef Explorer gives more freedom, but its listing asks for a minimum age of 13, while Marinarium's does not state one. With young children, this often decides it.
Before you go
Which one is better with children?
The Marinarium listing does not state a minimum age and Reef Explorer asks for 13. Check both before booking.
Are the sharks dangerous?
The Marinarium listing says the Caribbean sharks pose no threat as long as you stay calm in the water.
What does each one include?
Marinarium includes the catamaran with drinks and snacks, snorkeling and a natural pool with a floating bar. Reef Explorer includes snorkeling equipment, a snack, water sports to choose from and a glass of mamajuana.
Is there a pickup surcharge?
Both listings mention an extra fee for pickup in Bayahibe and La Romana. Check the details on each booking card.