Local Excursion | Paradise Island Punto Rucia & snorkeling

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us for an exciting adventure guided by experts! Travel comfortably by bus and enjoy a thrilling speedboat ride to a natural pool. Then, explore Cayo Levantado for about an hour and a half, where you'll experience one of the best snorkeling spots in the Caribbean. Feed various fish species and admire the vibrant coral reefs.

Savor fresh tropical fruits along with refreshing drinks like rum, Coca-Cola, Sprite, and water. Follow that with a delicious lunch featuring fried chicken, rice and peas, spaghetti, salad, and bread (drinks at the restaurant are not included).

On the way back, we'll visit Monte Cristi National Park and the Mangrove Lagoon, with a bathroom stop and the chance to purchase souvenirs.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)

Discover the hidden paradise of Cayo Arena, also known as “Paradise Island.” Departing from your hotel, you’ll travel to Punta Rucia and hop on a speedboat that glides through mangroves and clear turquoise waters until reaching this sandbank island. There, you’ll have time to swim, snorkel among coral reefs and tropical fish, take stunning photos, relax on the beach, and soak up Caribbean sun. A Dominican buffet lunch will be served. On the return trip, enjoy scenic views through mangroves and other natural highlights that make this adventure unforgettable.

8 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Lunch

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Coffee and/or Tea

Pickup points

Villa Mar Sosua

Sosua Caribbean

Options

Paradise Island Snorkeling

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Paraiso
carolinadN4891KS,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super experiences and there were many fish to see!. Very nice crew who participated and everything was well taken care of. Everyone was on time. There was plenty of fruit and drink. You chin more often at lunch, too. You will not be short of food and drink!
Service amazing!
ricksJ4322SA,,Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After a miscommunication about the pick up time Tony himself came and picked me up and took me all the way to the destination this buisness and owner is fantastic and super honest a rarity now days I would recommend this buisness 10000% anytime I go to dominican republic from now this will be my first and only call thanks again tony !
Paradise Island 🥰
elaineoT8893BX,,Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really liked Cayo Arena, it is a very beautiful place, the fruits on the island, drinks, the spectacular snorkeling and not to mention the exquisite food, excellent service. 100/10 😍
Excellent experience of crystal clear beach and white sand
599denissed,,Mar 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cayo Arena is beautiful! Spectacular! They treated us very well, lots of fruit, drinks, food... Snorkeling and feeding the fish with your own hands, wonderful. We also really enjoyed the walk through the mangroves. It is a mandatory excursion on vacation!
My experience was the snokling part and the professional tours that they gave me
wdasons,,Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went to CAYONA ARENA ISLAND 🏝️ that was amazing I definitely 💯 come back and I actually working there here is my WhatsApp number if you want to book a EXCURSION with us +1(829)363,8540
Wonderful Sand Cay
vivianpT6682XA,,Aug 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Recommended. All very well. Typical and delicious food. The trip from Cabaret is long but it is worth the joy to go. We snorkeled with Matias and they made a video for us. A wonderful experience.
Excellent!
jodirj2023,,Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent Service, we recommend it!!, my friends and I were comfortable with everything! We recommend this tour if you want to have a good time, 100%
Amazing reef
Suemhammond,,Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The jet boat ride to the island was great fun and the snorkeling around the island was really good. While I have seen more varieties of fish at other locations in the Caribbean I think the reef itself is one of the healthiest I have ever seen. The highlight was the trip back from the island through the mangroves, hang on tight! The only negative of this excursion was the poor snorkel equipment and shortage thereof. When one of the straps on the flipper broke there were none left to switch it out for.
Amazing experience!! Not booked through cruise
S7398UQchelseas,,Apr 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tony communicated well before our excursion, sent us reservation confirmation, met us at port. The 2 hr. Drive was totally worth the experience to Paradise Island. The drive a scenic. The boat ride was safe and comfortable. The snorkeling was the best we’ve ever experienced! Tony made sure we stayed together and brought us to the prime spots! Felt very comfortable with this booking outside of the cruise line. Tony and his staff spoke very good English! Lunch and drinks were provided.
Río partido
kitebordingk,,Mar 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
thank you tony tour for the excursion for the 27 puddle la majagua it was a very wonderful experience I recommend it very good excursion for the whole family excellent price for the whole family