Catamaran Trip, No Hotel Pickup

Los Haitises & Cayo Levantado (Lunch included, from Samana in Catamaran or Boat)

★ 3.8 28 verified reviews

6 to 8 hours, lunch included.

from $60 per person

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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Meeting point: Samaná Port and Malecón (boat pier)
Meal: Meal included
Run by: The Whales Las Ballenas

Overview

This is a full day on the water from Samaná, split between Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado. You meet at Av. La Marina 4 in Samaná and head out by catamaran or boat, spending about three hours inside Los Haitises visiting caves and the mangroves, then roughly two hours on Cayo Levantado. The whole experience runs six to eight hours and ends back at the same marina where it started.

Lunch is included, along with all fees and taxes and a guide who can work in English or Spanish. Alcoholic drinks are not included. The listing caps the group at 25 travellers, though several reviewers reported boats that felt far fuller than that, so read the common issues section below before deciding.

Who it suits: people who want a sampler of Samaná, caves and mangrove channels at one stop, a beach at another, and a long but straightforward day out. Reviewers found the caves and the mangroves the strongest part of the day, and the beach stop the most crowded.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
All fees and taxes
Tour guide in English and Spanish
Mangroves visit
Caves visit

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Meet at Samaná marinaThe meeting point is Av. La Marina 4, Samaná 32000, Dominican Republic. The tour ends back at this same spot.
Los Haitises National ParkThree hours in the park with admission included. The visit covers caves and the mangroves.
Cayo LevantadoTwo hours on the island with admission included. Lunch is served during the day as part of the tour.
Return to the marinaThe boat heads back to Av. La Marina 4 in Samaná. Total duration is 6 to 8 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape this day, from departure time confusion to what the beach stop actually looks like.

Confirm your departure time. The listing lists a start time, but multiple reviewers said the actual departure ran an hour later than advertised. One explained the listed time dated back to when the tour included whale watching. Message the operator through the booking page the day before to confirm.
Group size may exceed 25. The listing sets a maximum of 25 travellers, yet several reviewers counted far more people on their boat. One described a crowded ride with limited seating. Book knowing the headcount may not match the listing.
Most time is on the boat. If you want more time walking or swimming, this pace may frustrate you.
Lunch and drinks. Lunch is included, though individual reviewers have described the buffet in lukewarm terms. Alcoholic beverages are not included. Plan accordingly if you want more than the provided meal.
Guide language. The listing promises a guide in English and Spanish. Two reviewers who booked the English option ended up on a boat with a Spanish-speaking guide. If language matters to you, confirm with the operator before the day.
Weather and fitness. The tour needs good weather and cancels for poor conditions, with a different date or a full refund offered.

Common issues. The main complaints are crowding and organization. Several reviewers said the boat carried far more people than the listed maximum of 25, and departure has run an hour late for more than one group. The English-language guide promise was not honored in at least two recent cases. One reviewer, told to bring a snorkel mask, found no coral at all. On the operator side, the tour requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather; if either is missing, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch, all fees and taxes, admission to Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado, and a tour guide in English and Spanish are all included. Alcoholic beverages are not included. The tour lasts 6 to 8 hours.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

The listing does not state pickup. Travellers should check the live booking page for the current pickup arrangement before assuming anything.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At Av. La Marina 4, Samaná 32000, Dominican Republic. The tour ends back at the same meeting point. Parking near the marina was not a problem for one reviewer, but confirm your departure time with the operator first, since listed times have been wrong.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available, so families do join. Pushchairs are accessible and the tour is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

The experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

What Should I Bring?

The listing gives no packing list. Do not expect snorkeling; one reviewer found no coral at all.