Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks
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Small Group Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Light Snacks
By Happy Fish Catamarans
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Experience a fun-filled adventure and set sail on the Caribbean Sea, aboard a 72-passenger double-decker catamaran that is exclusively limited to just 27 guests. Starting with hotel pickup in Punta Cana in the morning or afternoon. It’s just a short ride to Cabeza de Toro Natural Reserve, located near Cabo Engaño on the eastern side of the island. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and try out the slide toboggan, or head to a sandbar with a floating open bar. It’s ideal for family and friends.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 1-99, max of 27 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: German, English, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Play aboard a 72-passenger catamaran in Punta Cana, exclusively available for just 27 guests
- Cabeza de Toro Natural Reserve: an ideal destination
- Floating open bar with nachos and fresh fruit provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on Air Conditioned vehicles
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Local guides
- Light Snacks, Nachos Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Fruits of the Season.
- Bottled water
- Premium aged Rum, Presidente Beer, Tequila, Vodka, Margaritas, Rum Punch,Soft Drinks, Soda Pop, Signature Cocktails, Bottled Water
- Stand Up Paddle Board, Slide Toboggan
- Restroom on board
What's not included- Gratuities
- Pictures
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Plaza Bibijagua, MHCX+3HJ, C. P.º del Sol, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican RepublicWe are located at Plaza Bibijagua
Pickup details- We will send you an email informing pick up time at your place, please check your email.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Punta Cana Airport, Punta Cana Dominican Republic
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Cap Cana, Punta Cana
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20120P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Not wheelchair 100% accessible, please advise, we can review every case
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20120P2
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- 74brookev0 contributionsAwesome excursion!!!We had an absolute blast with an awesome crew who made sure we had everything we needed and provided the best service!! We will definitely be back!Written January 20, 2025
- Z877SQadamm0 contributionsSo Much Fun!Our snorkeling tour with Happy Fish was so much fun! The water was crystal blue, the fish were all around, but our tour guides made it the best! Frederick, Kevin Hart, and the tour team all made it such a fun trip, and even pulled out a special surprise for my wife and I since it was our honeymoon. I'd definitely recommend going!Written January 18, 2025
- fellnbm0 contributionsRelaxing catamaranSmall group was just what we were looking for instead of a huge party boat. They catered to our every need. What a wonderful day of snorkeling and relaxing with drinks.Written January 15, 2025
- solanum80 contributionsWonderful experience, highly recommendSuper friendly staff and great experience overall. Just the right size group on the boat and perfect amount of time at each stop. Highly recommend.Written January 15, 2025
- pdmax_550 contributionsExcellent Choice!This is the snorkeling trip you want to take! Small group gives you more time and attention from the superb staff! The Captain and Nino, Freddie and Pineapple were all terrific and very helpful, you’ll need to take extra $ to tip, they’re that good!Written January 14, 2025
- W2144ZTbethanyp0 contributionsThe perfect boat dayMy sister and I went on this cruise yesterday and we give this an easy 5 stars! The crew (Nino, Freddie, Raffaello and Pineapple) were so fun and attentive, without being pushy. From pick up at our hotel to the drop off, it was seamless and so simple which we loved. The boat was a good size (we loved the slide and the diving board!) and there were about 12 of us plus the crew which was a really nice size group. We saw so many fish and got to feed them. Then at the second stop we did paddle boarding and had drinks in the water, it was so lovely! Special shout out to Nino who found my phone at the bottom of the ocean (my sister was in charge of it whilst I was on the paddle board!) luckily it was in a waterproof case but he was a life saver finding it for us! A great day all round and I would really really recommend to anyone who’s thinking about it!Written January 14, 2025
- MsVermonster0 contributionsHighlight of our Vacation!I chose this excursion based on other wonderful reviews and am so grateful we did, this was the highlight of my DR vacation. We were lucky to have Frank, Kevin, José Luis & Sosa as our crew. The boats were new and clean. A variety of drinks and bottled water was served on board. The snack did not disappoint, Luis makes the best guacamole we have ever had! Our crew was so accommodating, they clearly take pride in showing their guests a great time. Even when we had inclement weather they made sure everyone was comfortable.Written January 13, 2025
- kadeg20250 contributionsWould recommend!The crew made this excursion so fun. They were all very friendly and always dancing! The snorkeling was great and the swimming stop was also fun. Transport made it super convenient to get to and from. The crew made this excursion - 10/10 would recommend!Written January 12, 2025
- Companion246473358170 contributionsReally nice cruise.Nice cruise and professional staff. The whole journey is very smooth and nice. I can't find anything bad about it. I just hope I won't get seasick next time, haha.Written January 11, 2025
- jamesmT9374JI0 contributionsHappy Fish 2 crew is the best!!!Happy Fish catamaran trip was the highlight of our trip!! These guys are friendly and fun. Our private 4hr cruise for 10 people was perfect . The weather was bad but the Happy Fish 2 crew still managed to provide a fun cruise. Highly recommend!!!Written January 11, 2025
- Jeff W0 contributionsBest snorkel trip in Punta CanaWe had a blast! Crew was very friendly. Boat was clean and comfortable. Snorkeling was great. Everyone on the trip had a great time. A fun trip from start to finish.Written January 10, 2025
- JerseyFun220 contributions5 stars! 10 stars! Definitely do it!!If I could give them 10 stars I would! We had an absolutely amazing time. The boat is for a smaller group - we had less than 20 and it's a nice, modern, well-kept, boat with an upstairs deck & sun lounger, shaded area downstairs, a slide, spot to jump from the second level, bar, and small bathroom. Staff is a lot of fun and go out of their way to make sure you have a great time. Snacks were plentiful - fresh fruit, fresh made guac, chips and each little group got their own large tray. Drinks were always flowing and delicious with fun custom cocktails and soft drinks too. Because it's a smaller group on the boat, you get extremely personal, friendly, 5 star service. The photographer got amazing shots of all of us and made sure to capture all the best moments. Pics are available for sale about a week after the excursion, you get a link and can flip through before you decide to purchase. (We bought them al!) One thing to note, nothing to do with the excursion itself but the boat takes off from a public beach where there is a whole little outdoor shopping market (almost like a flea market) - it's cute and feels very island-y, but the shop keepers are VERY aggressive - so be prepared for that. Also, if you need to use the bathroom in the market when you get off the boat it will cost a dollar - so keep a few handy! TD;DR - HIGHLY recommend, great trip, nice boat with a smaller group, wonderful staff, zero complaints!Written January 9, 2025
- Hchughes0 contributionsSmall Group CruisingBest cruise! It was just our family and another family. Drinks and snacks were served. The guides were fantastic! I would highly recommend if you are looking for a small group snorkeling tour.Written January 6, 2025
- SLA45320 contributionsHighly recommend this private charter!4 adult gals on a chill girls trip. The driver picked us up from our hotel on time, got us to the location safely. The host who greeted us was kind, professional, walked us straight to the boat. The crew was great, safe, professional, obliged our requests with a smile. We are chill and they kept it chill. Their skill was picking up on and matching our vibe. Solid boat.Written January 6, 2025
- 900andr_c0 contributionsWe had a lot of fun!This was a great excursion. Small group, excellent crew. Daniel, Ana, Elian and the Captain were awesome hosts. Two thumbs up! 👍🏽👍🏽Written January 5, 2025
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Danielle HB
San Antonio, TX57 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
The trip was postponed a day because of weather. While I was bummed, it was SO worth the wait. Everyone agreed that this was their favorite part of the trip. The crew was amazing from the beginning. Made my family feel like their family. Full of energy and happy vibes.
The drive from our hotel Iberostar Selecion Bavaro was 20 minutes tops. Pull up to the beach where you walk through little shops to buy souvenirs. The guys at the shop are pretty persistent so just be careful if you drink on the boat. You're more likely to spend a lot of money when you walk through after the trip.
The beautiful catamaran was sitting on the shore with its' amazing crew. As luck would have it, we had the WHOLE boat and crew to ourselves! We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids (9 and 10yrs old).
We left the beach and followed the coast, saw a turtle hauling butt in the ocean, a dolphin/shark area where my son got to see his favorite ocean animal from the boat. 1st stop was the reefs. This was SO cool! "Tony" led us to the reefs and assisted by boys when needed. It wasn't super crowded. There was a lot of hidden gems in the reefs to see and it was massive! We saw puffer fish, a gar, sea caterpillar thingy, conch shells, urchins, beautiful fish full of color and Tony showed us a sea cucumber. Snorkelers and did the slide for about 45 min. So much fun!
From there we headed to a shallow area where there were other boats but ours was by far the coolest with the best boat, crew and music. Freddie helped the boys with the paddle board and made sure everyone was safe. This was reassuring because the drinks were flowing and extra eyes help a lot. The guys kept us "happy" with a drink in our hand at all times when possible.
The trip was from 2-7pm so I booked it in hopes of seeing the sunset on the boat but we came in about 30 minutes before the sun went down. :( I honestly could have stayed on that boat forever. It was magical.
I felt 1,000% safe with them. We tipped them but they didn't ask for tips and weren't pushy at all. They just made sure everyone had a good time and was a "Happy Fish'. Thank you guys!
Wish we could take you on every trip with us!
The drive from our hotel Iberostar Selecion Bavaro was 20 minutes tops. Pull up to the beach where you walk through little shops to buy souvenirs. The guys at the shop are pretty persistent so just be careful if you drink on the boat. You're more likely to spend a lot of money when you walk through after the trip.
The beautiful catamaran was sitting on the shore with its' amazing crew. As luck would have it, we had the WHOLE boat and crew to ourselves! We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids (9 and 10yrs old).
We left the beach and followed the coast, saw a turtle hauling butt in the ocean, a dolphin/shark area where my son got to see his favorite ocean animal from the boat. 1st stop was the reefs. This was SO cool! "Tony" led us to the reefs and assisted by boys when needed. It wasn't super crowded. There was a lot of hidden gems in the reefs to see and it was massive! We saw puffer fish, a gar, sea caterpillar thingy, conch shells, urchins, beautiful fish full of color and Tony showed us a sea cucumber. Snorkelers and did the slide for about 45 min. So much fun!
From there we headed to a shallow area where there were other boats but ours was by far the coolest with the best boat, crew and music. Freddie helped the boys with the paddle board and made sure everyone was safe. This was reassuring because the drinks were flowing and extra eyes help a lot. The guys kept us "happy" with a drink in our hand at all times when possible.
The trip was from 2-7pm so I booked it in hopes of seeing the sunset on the boat but we came in about 30 minutes before the sun went down. :( I honestly could have stayed on that boat forever. It was magical.
I felt 1,000% safe with them. We tipped them but they didn't ask for tips and weren't pushy at all. They just made sure everyone had a good time and was a "Happy Fish'. Thank you guys!
Wish we could take you on every trip with us!
Written October 9, 2021
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Tracy M
Lethbridge, Canada11 contributions
A fabulous small boat trip led by Captain Crispy and his crew. Spoiled by their hospitality and knowledge. Good snorkelling and great drinks and chips and dip! Highly recommend this catamaran company for personal service and for something a cut above the overcrowded ‘party’ barges that most choose in the area. Loved the slide!
Written February 29, 2020
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Cheri H
Grant-Valkaria, FL141 contributions
If you are looking for a snorkeling or boat excursion in Punta Cana, look no further than Happy Fish I. The crew goes above and beyond to make your time great. This was my husband's second time with this group, my first, and it was everything he said it was and more. The crew is friendly, smiling and fun. Music was great with a bit of variety and they even took requests. Snorkeling was good. We saw several fish and a large brain coral. Drinks were great and they didn't push the drinks but your glass never got empty as long as you wanted to keep them coming (that being the case for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks). Snacks of chips and salsa and queso were served onboard as we made our way to a local sandbar. Here we had the opportunity to try a standup paddleboard, slide down the slide on the back of the boat, hang in the water or on the boat. The music continued, snacks of fresh fruit and drinks were served here. The boat has a much larger capacity but keeping the group size small makes it so enjoyable. If someone chooses not to snorkel or get into the water at all, that is fine. There is plenty of space to spread out and if one chooses to pull off to a corner for a bit more privacy that is fine as well. There is dancing on board if one chooses to join. There are 2 bathrooms on board as well. There is a good mix of places with shade if one desires as well as plenty of full sun spots. Another great point is that this is a half day trip so it is enough time to go and enjoy yet it doesn't take an entire day. On a side note, I left a carrying pouch with my money, room key, and fitbit in the van on our return to our hotel. I contacted Happy Fish and the driver found it and returned it with everything still inside in a timely manner. I was so grateful that Happy Fish uses such a trustworthy company for transportation that is a great extension of the service Happy Fish stands out for. A big shout out to Captain Rafael, Daniel, Crispy, and Franklin for such an incredible time. We will definitely be back!
Written February 16, 2020
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Ryan and Lauren
2 contributions
Apr 2021
We had a tremendous experience on our first honeymoon execursion with Happy Fish! Our crew included Michael, Daniel & Captain Rafael! (We had 3 teenage mutant ninja turtles as our guides!) We got to see dolphins, sea turtles, a sting ray, snorkel on a giant coral reef, and paddle board. They even had a giant, two-story slide (biggest of any catamaran we saw on the water that day) that we got to use out in the ocean!
We timed the trip just right, and ended up having our own private catamaran. We'd recommend the 1st trip of the day (8am), but remember to wear & reapply sunscreen to your back. We snorkeled for about 1.5 hrs and we were on the ocean for about 4 hrs. They had plenty of floaties available, but did not require us to snorkel with them. This way we were able to explore the intricacies of the reef up close!
The crew provided delicious food, especially when they learned we were from Texas! They provide chips & homemade salsa, lots of watermelon and pineapple, and even popped champagne to celebrate our honeymoon. They played great music, took song requests and danced with us. We even got to teach Michael how to two-step!
Michael, Rafael & Daniel were all great conversationalists and spoke great english!
Happy Fish coordinated a private shuttle from our resort and the driver, Brodie, was terrific and professional. He was very kind, easy to talk to (thank you offline Google translate) and a friendly escort. We greatly enjoyed our trip to the beach and back!
We timed the trip just right, and ended up having our own private catamaran. We'd recommend the 1st trip of the day (8am), but remember to wear & reapply sunscreen to your back. We snorkeled for about 1.5 hrs and we were on the ocean for about 4 hrs. They had plenty of floaties available, but did not require us to snorkel with them. This way we were able to explore the intricacies of the reef up close!
The crew provided delicious food, especially when they learned we were from Texas! They provide chips & homemade salsa, lots of watermelon and pineapple, and even popped champagne to celebrate our honeymoon. They played great music, took song requests and danced with us. We even got to teach Michael how to two-step!
Michael, Rafael & Daniel were all great conversationalists and spoke great english!
Happy Fish coordinated a private shuttle from our resort and the driver, Brodie, was terrific and professional. He was very kind, easy to talk to (thank you offline Google translate) and a friendly escort. We greatly enjoyed our trip to the beach and back!
Written May 29, 2021
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Debbie B
Stratford, WI2 contributions
Jan 2020
Our group of 12 enjoyed the afternoon on the Happy Fish catamaran trip. OMG, we all had so much fun. Crew was a blast, spoke good English, very accommodating, Crispix was a great Captain and his crew took his lead. He made delicious guacamole and shared his "recipe" why it was so good. Catamaran was clean and in excellent condition. Ride was wonderful and smooth. Very informative as we traveled - saw a sea turtle and watched it surface so we could get photo. One of the guys brought up a sea urchin and brought it up so we could see it. those who wanted to snorkel did and other enjoyed the boat and beverages. Got into a bay and what fun. Water was 3.5 ft deep and like bath water. Hundreds of people in this bay enjoying the floating bar and fruits. Our boat was the MOST fun and everyone had a blast. Dancing in the water to Dancing Queen, Abba, Queen, Sweet Caroline and more. We were truly the envy of the ocean! Mikey, Captain Crispix and the other crew members were wonderful. Would strongly recommend. It was a four hour trip and got picked right up at our resort Lopesan and returned timely. Well worth the money and got to see the shoreline, other resorts, other excursion boats and beautiful scenery all the way. Truly a must if in the Dominician Republican Punta Cana!
Written January 26, 2020
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PammiBB
Nashville, TN105 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
We went on the Happy Fish Catamaran yesterday and our trip was absolutely fantastic!! This was our 2nd time on the Happy Fish because we had such a great experience the last time. The Captain and Simon and the crew are top-notch and they were so attentive. We snorkled for awhile and then moved along. We only had 6 passengers and were so happy not to be crowded. Many other boats were present at the place where everyone stops to allow passengers to get in the water because it's so shallow. The other boats were packed full, but we had all the room we needed. The drinks kept flowing with their floating bar! Simon never let my husband's glass of beer go empty. The other boats came and went, but we were able to enjoy ourselves longer. The Captain prepared fresh guacamole and was served with chips and salsa. While playing in the water, they served fresh pineapple and mango. The pineapple here is so much better than what we get in the U.S. I wholeheartedly recommend the Happy Fish for people who want a small group instead of the other overpacked boats. You will have a great time!! Tell Simon we said "Hi"!
Written July 20, 2021
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jmtrog
Cornwall, UK34 contributions
Thoroughly recommend Happy Fish small boat snorkelling trip.
Punctual hotel pick up in an air conditioned mini bus. Sensible and friendly driver.
We took my 86 year old mum who uses a stick and the boat crew were attentive and caring and her access to the boat via steps was easily achieved.
The other booked group decided to cancel and so we had a private boat.
Full bar was on offer immediately. We were on the 9am trip and initially stuck to soft drinks.
After a 20 minute cruise we were at the mooring and enjoyed a 45 minute snorkel with guide. Masks, snorkels fins were provided along with float belts if required.
We saw an amazing amount of amazing fish as well as a sting ray, sea urchins, coral and crabs.
The sea was warm, the current gentle making it accessible for anyone.
Snacks including fresh guacamole were provided and we succumbed to the boat favourite of margarita: the were good.
Another 10 minute cruise took us to a bay with chest deep water over sand where we drank, swam and paddle boarded. A number of larger party boats were there too so the vibe was loud and energetic.
Local traders are out in canoes trying to sell the usual stuff. They were not a problem after a firm no thank you.
10 minutes later and we were back on land.
The crew were friendly and attentive.
A great 3.5 hours.
Would thoroughly recommend Happy Fish.
Punctual hotel pick up in an air conditioned mini bus. Sensible and friendly driver.
We took my 86 year old mum who uses a stick and the boat crew were attentive and caring and her access to the boat via steps was easily achieved.
The other booked group decided to cancel and so we had a private boat.
Full bar was on offer immediately. We were on the 9am trip and initially stuck to soft drinks.
After a 20 minute cruise we were at the mooring and enjoyed a 45 minute snorkel with guide. Masks, snorkels fins were provided along with float belts if required.
We saw an amazing amount of amazing fish as well as a sting ray, sea urchins, coral and crabs.
The sea was warm, the current gentle making it accessible for anyone.
Snacks including fresh guacamole were provided and we succumbed to the boat favourite of margarita: the were good.
Another 10 minute cruise took us to a bay with chest deep water over sand where we drank, swam and paddle boarded. A number of larger party boats were there too so the vibe was loud and energetic.
Local traders are out in canoes trying to sell the usual stuff. They were not a problem after a firm no thank you.
10 minutes later and we were back on land.
The crew were friendly and attentive.
A great 3.5 hours.
Would thoroughly recommend Happy Fish.
Written September 29, 2022
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Keith069
Reston, VA27 contributions
Jun 2022
We really enjoyed our afternoon with the Happy Fish crew on their catamaran. The crew of three were all very friendly ,knowledgeable and clearly interested in making sure that their passengers had a great time on our 4 hour trip. They provided good snacks, drinks and music. There were 9 passengers in our group. It was a beautiful afternoon and the cruise out to the reef was very enjoyable. We spent roughly 1-2 hours snorkeling at a reef location which had a fair number of very colorful fish of various species. We were able to float among schools of fish only inches away. The crew provided masks, snorkels and dippers. Life belts were also available to all who wanted them. One of the crew, Dino I believe, spent the entire time in the water and made sure that everyone was OK and enjoying themselves. On our way back to Punta Cana the crew stopped at a spot with at least 20 other boats for music , standing in waist deep water , throwing footballs, dancing, etc. We were back at Punta Cana right at 6 PM. One suggestion is be sure that you have an understanding of your hotel pick up and return times. Booking and communication with the scheduling team was efficient and the team was responsive to our questions.
Written June 24, 2022
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Travel23018
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Do not miss this trip!!!!
The snorkeling was good. We went on a fairly rough weather day and although visibility wasn't as good as I've seen (weather responsible) the people on the boat made up for it. Our guy dived and found a la reina (conch) which was really interesting. They also made it feel really safe and had people in the water to highlight areas to look and keep you somewhat close to the boat. Still saw a lot of fish and they have fish food on hand to make sure you get the best experience. The experience that you get from the people working makes it the best though. Next stop was the swimming area. Loads of time to mull about in the sea with a really varied and great music playlist. Again, no pressure to drink but if you want to, you will not be left wanting as the floating bar was great.
I cannot express how fun this trip was.
Just book it.
The snorkeling was good. We went on a fairly rough weather day and although visibility wasn't as good as I've seen (weather responsible) the people on the boat made up for it. Our guy dived and found a la reina (conch) which was really interesting. They also made it feel really safe and had people in the water to highlight areas to look and keep you somewhat close to the boat. Still saw a lot of fish and they have fish food on hand to make sure you get the best experience. The experience that you get from the people working makes it the best though. Next stop was the swimming area. Loads of time to mull about in the sea with a really varied and great music playlist. Again, no pressure to drink but if you want to, you will not be left wanting as the floating bar was great.
I cannot express how fun this trip was.
Just book it.
Written February 5, 2023
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Terri C
Missoula, MT74 contributions
Jan 2023
Happy Fish Catamarans is a perfect half-day excursion. We booked directly through their website vs. the hotel; their price was better, and they had excellent customer service, first through email and then WhatsApp. Hermes answered all my questions beforehand and prepared us for a fun trip. The payment was straightforward forward ½ at booking through PayPal; the rest in person at the excursion. We had a party of 11 and booked a private boat.
Transportation was seamless to and in front of our hotel. Daniel, Al & Kripsy offers excellent service and is so much fun. The first stop was snorkeling; they had great gear, and we saw plenty of fish. Next to a sandbar in waist-deep water with other boats. We decided this wasn’t our vibe, so the captain said we could move to a quieter spot. We moved away from the crowd to a quieter location, listened to music, drank top-shelf beverages, and munched on fruit & chips, and salsa. We did the boat slide into the water, swimming and floating around the boat.
Happy Fish is the best in the business. We had an awesome experience. Book the excursion, you won't be sorry.
Transportation was seamless to and in front of our hotel. Daniel, Al & Kripsy offers excellent service and is so much fun. The first stop was snorkeling; they had great gear, and we saw plenty of fish. Next to a sandbar in waist-deep water with other boats. We decided this wasn’t our vibe, so the captain said we could move to a quieter spot. We moved away from the crowd to a quieter location, listened to music, drank top-shelf beverages, and munched on fruit & chips, and salsa. We did the boat slide into the water, swimming and floating around the boat.
Happy Fish is the best in the business. We had an awesome experience. Book the excursion, you won't be sorry.
Written January 25, 2023
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Hi,
Debating between booking the 9 am and 2 pm tour in early June. Parents traveling with our 20 year old daughter.
Pros or cons to either time due to heat or other things I may not be thinking of?
I know its dependant on who books, but what timeslot tends to get more people? Hoping our daughter may have chance to mingle with some people close to her age instead of just stuck with her parents. lol Or even what is the busier time at the stops?
Any insight on your experiences are appreciated! Thanks.
Written April 22, 2023
We did the 9am slot and it was mainly families on the boat. So there were a few kids around of all ages.
Obviously you are at sea at the hottest part of the day, but there is enough shaded areas if needed.
I think more families would do the earlier time.
For comparison - we also did another boat at the 2pm time which was mainly adults, only a couple of kids. We also found it abit colder in the second part as the sun was setting and it was windy.
We definitely preferred this boat out of the two.
It was way better. The staff were amazing
Written April 23, 2023
So all of your boats have slides? We are coming with teenagers and would like to have a slide.
Written March 30, 2022
Not my boat, I just took one. But I did see a slide on it. I'm not sure about the others this operator may have but did observe slides on other companies' boats. So I can't swear that it will have one, but would guess so. The operators seemed very friendly and may be able to insure that if asked.
Written March 31, 2022
I'm trying to book the 2pm excursion for tomorrow, 2/28. We are staying at the Bahia Principe Ambar. I need to know what time you would be picking us up. Thanks.
Written February 27, 2022
Hi there! I would like to know how much time we actually are doing snorkeling versus the other activities! Many thanks!
Written February 17, 2022
There were just two of us so it was pretty open. We were in the water about half an hour. The boat stopped for about 45 minutes in a very shallow area on the way back where you could party and swim. Several other boats were there. Incidentally, the snorkeling equipment they had was excellent.
Written February 17, 2022
Hi
What are the special requirements against covid? How many people onboard ? Thanks
Written February 4, 2021
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