Local Excursion | Paradise Island Punto Rucia & snorkeling
Overview
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8 hours
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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.
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
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Truly paradise
P9309RTmelissa,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful experience. The tour guide spoke at least 4 languages while we were on our tour which i thought was amazing. We were picked up in Cabarete and transferred to a larger bus for the bulk of the tour. Once we got to Punta Rucia....we knew the long travel was well worth it. Absolutely gorgeous. The they get you on a small speed boat to get you to the island. Not too long of a ride...like 30 mins tops. When you get to the island it is jaw dropping. The snorkeling is by far some of the best snorkeling that I have ever done....compared to Hawaii, st Martin ect. The coral reef was so alive......and plenty of fish. Then we had a little "Ron" and walked around and floated in the water. So beautiful. We were taken back through the mangroves. That was pretty fun...but we did not see any wildlife. Probably one of my only complaints would be that I would have loved to stay in Punta rucia on the beach for lunch. We were taken to a restaurant inland. The food was wonderful and they had clean restrooms.....but I just wanted to soak in as much of that ocean view as possible . We were picked up at 630am and brought back home at 630 pm. From Cabarete you will probably expect 4 hours of driving in each direction...so 8 hours total....but we'll worth it. Just be prepared for a long day
Wonderful Experience
R3904ZQsoll,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience to meet Cayo Arena. The cool, very cultured and polyglot guide. The driver very friendly and attentive.
Paraiso
carolinadN4891KS,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super 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
5.00After 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
5.00I 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
5.00Cayo 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
5.00I 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
5.00Recommended. 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
5.00Excellent 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
5.00The 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.
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