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Reef Explorer Half Day Trip: Experience Snorkeling and Other Marine Adventures
3.7
9 Ratings
Bavaro
Embark on a thrilling half-day trip to explore the reef and engage in exciting marine adventures. Snorkel, observe sharks, encounter stingrays, kayak, paddle, power snorkel, sunbathe, and indulge in relaxing massages.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bavaro Beach - Spend the day on the unspoiled coast of Bávaro Beach with an experience where you can look beneath the waves at the island’s vibrant marine life. Rejuvenate your body with a stone or shell massage, nibble on treats from the health bar, or simply relax beneath the shining Caribbean sun and soak up some rays.
With your snorkeling gear prepped, you dive into the warm water by the coral reef below. Get a kiss from the silky-smooth wings of gentle stingrays in the area, or take a kayak or paddleboard into the surf and sunbathe upon a floating mat as you bob in the water.
At your 15-minute massage session, choose from either a stone or shell massage to loosen up tightened muscles, or spend a moment with the reflexology therapist. Head to the health bar and ask for a juice and a snack for a quick pick-me-up. Have a glass of Mama Juana before you leave—an island specialty with positive health effects, which some find to be a rather potent aphrodisiac.
What's Included
- Complimentary roundtrip transportation from selected hotels
- Snorkeling adventure with stingrays
- Variety of snacks included
- All-inclusive activity equipment
- Use of kayak, paddleboard, underwater scooter, and floating sunbed
- Relaxing 15-minute stone or shell massage
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Additional Information
Enjoy an exceptional snorkeling experience on this half-day tour at the reef, or dedicate your time to observing the local sharks’ behavior. Experience what it’s like to be a marine biologist for half the day! For an added thrill, engage in a close interaction with amiable stingrays. You can also take a kayak or paddleboard for a surf on the reef waves. Subsequent to that, make use of a power snorkel and explore the waters in a style reminiscent of James Bond, followed by a relaxing sunbathe on a floating mat. Indulge in a comforting hand massage, stone massage, or shell massage, or spend some time with our reflexology therapist.
- You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation
- Minimum age is 13 years
- Hotel pickup is available from most hotels in Punta Cana and Bayahibe area. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
- You should bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen.
Location
Bavaro Beach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(9 Ratings)
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Ellier788
Oct 16, 2022
The best trip in Punta Cana - Amazing trip!!!
The best trip whilst visiting Punta Cana. The staff on the boat were so fun and so happy. We had a good few hours snorkelling in the sea seeing the tropical fish and snorkelling with the sharks and sting rays before we then got back on the boat and had a good dance with everyone including the staff, had lots of drinks which were included and got in the clear blue sea by bavaro beach.
Make sure you do the half day trip!! Could not recommend enough!! 10/10
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Claire
Sep 3, 2022
Fantastic - Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Everyone that works there is great and made the experience fantastic . We did everything except the massage but that was only because we wanted to do all the others activities.
Snorkelling was out of this world from the moment we entered the water. Feeding the fish out of your hands gets you up close with so many different fish. Swimming with rays and sharks was fantastic. Watching the rays just appear from underneath the sand, then with the staffs help we were able to get close to them, again amazing. We then did power snorkel in with the sharks was great, helped to keep up with them and move about the space easier. Next we attempted to paddle board, this was so much fun trying to balance and stand up on the boards was hilarious and not as easy as it looks. Last was kayaking nice and relaxing after all the other activities.
Got to be the best thing we have done on this holiday and would 100% recommend it
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Eva
May 6, 2022
Swimming with sharks - Very good trip especially when you trying to get over your fears from sharks, they only have nursing sharks so nothing to worry about I'd say, I was terrified at first but they just mind their own business, sting rays are also beautiful to see, the only thing I didn't like was when they tried to get the sting rays out to take pictures with one lady, there's no need to stress the fish for pictures!! Just swim and take your own.... Plenty to do around, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, massage, just sandwiches and nachos for food but it was ok, drinks are free but no alcoholic drinks. All in all great and exciting trip, I'm glad I found the balls to go in with sharks 😂
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Cristine_t
Mar 8, 2024
excellent way to see the underwater world - FUN day of snorkeling with sharks, stingrays, and over coral reefs with gorgeous fish! We also kayaked and received short but refreshing massages. The smoothies were delicious and refreshing and while there was very little food, we weren't there to eat. Immensely enjoyable experience
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483bevl
Apr 18, 2023
Feeding the Fish Hiding Under the Dock was the Highlight of this Excursion - Our trip out to the reef was delayed about 45 minutes. The trip out on the boat was fine. If you are used to snorkeling in crystal clear water, you'll be a bit disappointed when you go into the enclosures on this excursion where they have the sting rays and nurse sharks--the water was murky so it was difficult to see them clearly. The staff was nice. I wouldn't recommend the complimentary 15 minute massage--it was too rough--unless that's what you like. The highlight of this excursion was being able to feed the fish that are under the floating dock with leftover day old bread. Creates quite the frenzy.
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Mary_l
Mar 12, 2023
Fun! - Very fun! Was my boyfriend and I we did most of the offered experience. Eat before you go, they do offer food but more like snacks. Water was beautiful and staff was friendly.
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Lclarktb2017
Mar 23, 2022
Good trip and variety of activities - Good variety of activities and nice day out. Food was a bit limited/basic and my massage was spoilt by the lady deep sniffing every few seconds. Also there weren't many stingrays in the compound so it was difficult to see them which was a shame. However snorkelling was super with lots of lovely fish, kayaking, paddle boarding etc . Not too many people either which was nice.
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Happytravellercdn
Mar 14, 2023
Good option but overpriced - Over priced. The snorkeling was awesome and the staff assisting with the nurse sharks and stingrays were great. The snack food was mediocre and could be improved for the price. Massages were nice but beds are not hygienic where you put your face.
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Niels-vn-w
Dec 11, 2023
Very disappointing and disrespectful to animals - It was all well organized, but that's about it. This has more to do with the taxi to and from the excursion.
The 'reef' is not there. They are 2 closed basins, one contains stingrays and the other nurse sharks.
The animals are not treated with respect. You could have a photo taken with a stingray. This involved one of the employees hitting the other with the tail of the stingray.
The massage was fine. It was supposed to take 15 minutes but unfortunately it wasn't 15 minutes. (This had nothing to do with people waiting or lack of time)
The smoothie was tasty. The rest of the food had dried out.
It's not a cheap excursion and what you get for it is truly disgraceful. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
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