The 14 Best Open Bar Experiences in Punta Cana

1.Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,296 reviews · from $89Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a spacious catamaran capped at 27 people. Snorkel near Cabeza de Toro and Cabo Engaño, swim at a sandbar, try the slide and paddleboard, and enjoy rum, beer, cocktails, fruit, chips, and salsa. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“It was a wonderful trip. It was a prompt pickup, a beautiful boat, kind crew, great guacamole and drinks galore. It is well worth your money!”

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2.Full Day ATV Experience and Booze Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · from $110

Spend about eight hours combining an ATV ride, Dominican farm tastings, a water cave, Macao Beach, and a snorkeling catamaran cruise. Guides such as Johnny, Vladimir, Gary, Kenny, and Ismael have earned praise for keeping groups safe and entertained. Expect mud, music, drinks, and a busy day.

“Atv, party boat. We had a time ! Definitely recommend this excursion . Transfer to and from was quick”

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3.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Spend about eight hours traveling from Punta Cana to Isla Saona by coach, speedboat, and catamaran. You will stop at the Natural Swimming Pool, eat a Dominican-style buffet, and get roughly three to four hours on a white-sand beach. Guides may include Indiana Jones, with several language options available.

“The tour Guide was excellence and Saona Island is unbelievable.”

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4.Saona Island & Altos de Chavon Day Trip with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 332 reviews · from $99

Leave Punta Cana early for Altos de Chavon, a carefully built 16th-century Mediterranean-style village, then continue to Saona Island by boat. Expect a natural-pool stop, buffet lunch, open bar, music, and about three hours on the beach. Guides such as Benjamin, Henry, and Danny Boy may lead different groups.

“I didn’t find Sanoa island to be great of a place as described. Coral reef like and not as beautiful of a beach as described. The whole lunch thing is alright, but what a cluster f*** to get beach chairs unless your the first tour. El Chavon MediterraRead more”

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5.Hip Hop Adult Only Party Boat with Unlimited drinks & Sandba stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $52Best value

Cruise Punta Cana’s coast for about 3 hours and 20 minutes with hip hop, R&B, dancehall, Afrobeat, a live DJ, standard drinks, snorkeling gear, snacks, and a sandbar stop. Expect a social party boat, not a quiet cruise. Pickup and mobile tickets are available.

“I Will definitely be booking again. Lots of fun and meeting new people. Only thing I would change is the liquor they serve, I would recommend Tequila instead of vodka”

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6.Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews

You’ll cruise from Bávaro Beach on a private catamaran with snorkeling stops, a slide, dolphin spotting, a shallow-water natural pool, Dominican lunch, music, and drinks. Pickup is offered, and the boat suits birthdays, families, and groups wanting a lively half-day on the water.

“What a time we had! Booked this private catamaran on 3/4/25 for my sister’s birthday. It was a group of 9 of us. The pick up from my Airbnb was on time (actually about 10 min earlier). The driver was pleasant and drove us to the beach where we would be getting on the catamaran. There was food and souvenir spots along the way to the catamaran. The catamaran was clean and the staff were kind and welcoming. The music was so good! They had us all dancing. They took song requests as well. The mixed drinks were good as well. They had rice, chicken and salad as well as…”

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7.Catamaran Tour with Reef Snorkeling and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 3h 30m · from $74

Spend about three hours aboard a Coastline Catamarans boat with guides such as Vanessa, Pablo, and Jay. Snorkel over a shallow reef, use the onboard slide, swim in Bávaro’s natural pool, visit a beach, and enjoy sandwiches, cakes, fruit, and an open bar.

“Excellent! Vanessa and her crew were brilliant! We set sail and stopped 3 times, to snorkel and use the slide, the private beach and bay. Open bar, sandwiches, drinks and crisps included. Plenty of space to move around. Would have loved a longer trip with them. Great vibe and our favourite trip!”

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8.CocoBongo Entry with Entertainment and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 247 reviews · 6 hours · from $110

Spend about six hours at CocoBongo Punta Cana with hotel pickup, a snack, open bar, acrobatics, tribute performances, comedy, music, lights, and confetti. Standard entry can mean standing in a packed crowd, so consider Gold or Front Row for a seat, better views, and table service.

“The show was amazing had a blast! Only thing is that it gets really packed so get there early. I stayed for a couple of hours but had a good time! I went by myself but I didn’t feel like it all because the vibes were immaculate.”

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9.Punta Cana Party Boat Snorkeling with Music DJ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 213 reviews · from $61

Spend about three hours aboard Blue Marine near Playa Bibijagua, with hotel pickup, snorkeling, rum and beer, tropical fruit, nachos, a cooked burger, music, and a sandbar stop. This is a social boat party for birthdays and groups, not a quiet reef cruise.

“I do not recommend this excursion. The boat tore up and had us coming back to shore late. It was a bungee ride. Grilled burgers were awesome!”

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10.Hip-Hop Party Boat with Dj Live Adults Only and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $65

Board at 3:00 pm for a 3.5-hour adults-only cruise with a live DJ, Dominican music, snorkeling at a coral reef, and a natural-pool stop. Drinks include rum, beer, juices, soda, and water. Pickup is offered, and guides such as Gabriel and Christopher help keep the outing organized.

“Had a wonderful experience. The crew kept the drinks flowing and the party going. Although we were already with a group, we vibed with all the other people and it was one big day party!”

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11.Punta Cana Hip Hop Party Boat with Open Bar *Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $65

Spend 3 to 4 hours on an adults-only Punta Cana party boat with DJs playing hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and Afro Beats. You will swim, snorkel, cruise past Dolphins Island, and dance at a waist-deep sand bar. Hotel pickup, snacks, fruit, drinks, and safety gear are included.

“It was definitely a great experience, fun from beginning to end ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️”

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12.Private Catamaran Cruise with Slide & unlimited drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews

Take a private three-hour catamaran from Punta Cana for up to 10 people, with hotel pickup, snorkeling, a water slide, music, unlimited drinks, and time at a semi-private beach. You will also pass the dolphin habitat and stop at a natural pool for swimming, games, and snacks.

“More snacks. Very friendly staff. Clean catamaran. We felt save in the water. I would highly recommend this tour”

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13.Private Party Boat Cruise: Sound System, Open Bar, Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Cruise from Bávaro Beach on a private double-decker catamaran for up to 10 people. You’ll snorkel near coral reefs, relax at Punta Cana’s calm natural pool, and enjoy President beer, drinks, fruit, snacks, music, and hotel pickup.

“Booked this last minute and it did not disappoint. Staff were extremely friendly and fun. Will book again next yr.”

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14.Private Yacht in Punta Cana, Unlimited Drinks and HipHop Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Meet the captain at Soles Beach Club and board Picaflor, a private 37-foot yacht for up to 12 people. You’ll snorkel, watch for dolphins, relax in a natural pool, and enjoy drinks, snacks, hip-hop music, Wi-Fi, paddle boards, and onboard comforts.

“Absolutely incredible experience for me and my sister! From start to finish, this yacht rental exceeded all expectations. The booking process was smooth and professional, with clear communication from Sebastian every step of the way. ThRead more”

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