Catamaran Sail, Beach And Lunch

Bacardi Island Excursion with Catamaran, Beach and Lunch

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11 to 12 hours, hotel pickup listed, breakfast included.

from $115 per person

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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Meeting point: Bávaro and Punta Cana (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Runners Adventures

Overview

Runners Adventures runs this long day trip to Cayo Levantado, the island also known as Bacardi Island, with a catamaran crossing, beach time and meals rolled into one outing. The whole experience runs 11 to 12 hours door to door, and hotel pickup is included as detailed at booking. Breakfast and lunch are both covered, along with use of snorkelling equipment.

The day is built around two stops on the water. You spend about three hours on Cayo Levantado itself, with free admission, followed by roughly half an hour in Samana Bay. Between the sailing, the beach and the food, most of the day takes care of itself once you are on board.

It suits travellers who want a full-day excursion without organising boats, meals or transport on their own. The group can run up to 40 people, so it is a shared, sociable outing rather than a quiet escape. Anyone with limited mobility should note the listing says it is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems.

What's Included

Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Use of snorkelling equipment

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is included and arranged as detailed at booking. With an 11 to 12 hour total duration, plan for an early start.
Catamaran crossingTravel out onto the water by catamaran towards Cayo Levantado, with snorkelling equipment available for use during the trip.
Cayo LevantadoThree hours on the island, known as Bacardi Island, with admission included at no charge. Breakfast and lunch are provided on the tour.
Samana BayA 30 minute stop in Samana Bay, also with free admission.
Return and drop-offThe catamaran heads back and travellers are returned to their pickup point, completing the 11 to 12 hour day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing will help you plan for a day this long on the water.

Plan for a long day. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours, pickup to drop-off. An early start and a late return are both part of the deal.
Meals are covered. Breakfast and lunch are both included, along with use of snorkelling equipment. You will not need to buy food on the island.
Shared group outing. The tour runs with a maximum of 40 travellers. Expect a busy, sociable boat rather than a small group.
Health and mobility limits. The listing states the trip is not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for travellers with back problems. Infants must sit on laps, and travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions are advised against joining.
Weather matters. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, a different date or a full refund is offered.
Book ahead of time. Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Check the booking page for your specific pickup details before the day.

Common issues. The listing sets out several limits worth weighing before booking. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, infants must sit on laps, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The group can reach 40 travellers, which may feel crowded for anyone expecting a quieter boat. The tour also requires a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Poor weather can likewise cancel the day, with the same choice of a new date or a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Breakfast, lunch, use of snorkelling equipment and hotel pickup as detailed at booking are all included. Admission at both stops, Cayo Levantado and Samana Bay, is free.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included, arranged as detailed at booking. Check the live booking page for your specific pickup arrangements.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The full experience runs 11 to 12 hours. That includes pickup, the catamaran crossing, three hours on Cayo Levantado and a 30 minute stop in Samana Bay.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children And People With Limited Mobility?

Most travellers can participate, and infants must sit on laps. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the tour is cancelled for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a specific packing list. Snorkelling equipment is provided, and meals are covered, so focus on swimwear, sun protection and anything you need for a full day out lasting 11 to 12 hours.