Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bavaro Beaches

3-kilometer beach with groves of coconut palms and white coral sand, which does not heat up in the sun. The water here is calm- the shoreline is sheltered from waves by a coral reef. An endless line of five- and four-star hotels is set back 60 meters from the beachfront- so as not to spoil the natural scenery.

Manatee Park

This wonderful entertainment park will appeal to both adults and children. There is truly plenty to see here-not only for fans of zoos, bright shows, and performances by trained dolphins, but also for those who prefer leisurely strolls. In one part of the park you can find a botanical garden with overgrown exotic plants, while in the other you can visit Taino Village, where the natives dance in loincloths and thousands of souvenirs are sold in the shops. In the zoo itself, iguanas, pink flamingos, parrots, snakes, and other creatures live; in the pool, bottlenose dolphins and sea lions splash around; and at a small hippodrome, masters of dressage perform pirouettes. The park features many cafés and bars.

Macao Playa Beach

This beach is definitely worth a visit! Macao Beach is located in the northern part of Punta Cana, a Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic, in the center of the tourist area of Punta Cana in the Caribbean basin. As with the other beaches in Punta Cana, it has wonderful white sand, on which you can enjoy the beautiful view of the churning sea, which from time to time sparkles with turquoise hues. The beach is completely surrounded by palm trees, and its distinctive feature is that it was named one of the best beaches in the Caribbean basin.

Dolphin Island

Dolphin Island is a floating platform located a short distance from the shores of Punta Cana. You can reach this improvised little island by taking boats that run regularly between it and the mainland. Here, in five pools, friendly dolphins live-visitors can swim with them for 25 minutes. The animals are well trained for interacting with people: they let you pet them and even try, together with you, to perform simple tricks. For an additional fee, you’ll be allowed to splash around alongside sea lions and seals. For the most extreme visitors, even swimming with sharks and rays is available. After your swim, you can relax in hammocks suspended right by the shore and enjoy refreshing or alcoholic drinks.

Saona Island

Saona Island is located in the azure and extraordinary waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here you can take a small catamaran excursion, admire the mangroves, and also swim in a natural pool, which is a shallow area in the open sea. Saona Island is under the jurisdiction of a national park, where exotic large parrots live. If there is a paradise on earth, it is on Saona Island: white sand combined with the crystal-clear seawater of the Caribbean Sea bring unforgettable emotions and first-class rest. And for diving (underwater swimming) enthusiasts, there are many picturesque coral reefs waiting.

Jeep Safari

You will enjoy an unforgettable journey along the scenic roads of the entire island. You will be treated to magnificent landscapes, and you will see the everyday life of local Dominican residents. All you need is a camera, and memories of this one-day trip will stay with you for a lifetime: splendid nature, wild and deserted beaches, national culture, and gentle sunshine.

Marinarium

The underwater park is located right in the ocean and is enclosed with a special net. In addition to countless exotic fish, darting in bright schools past your face, while swimming with a mask and snorkel you can see small sharks and, most importantly, the local treasure-stingrays, which are allowed to be touched and even tickled. The above-water part of the Marinarium is a floating man-made island with sun loungers where you can sunbathe, and enjoy cocktails, and closer to midday-call over the attendants to have a relaxing massage. Transfers to the island are by tourist catamaran, whose tickets are sold by travel agencies in Punta Cana. Children under 13 are not allowed on the excursion.

Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park

This park, with the status of a nature reserve, is a piece of the pristine flora and fauna that has miraculously survived in the Dominican Republic. Among its inhabitants are frogs, lizards, red land crabs, and green snakes (don’t be afraid-none of them are venomous). There are about 500 species of plants here, one third of which grow only in the Dominican Republic. The park’s main attraction is its twelve lagoons, filled with water by the underground Yauya River. It is because of these that the reserve got its unusual name-“Native Eyes”: the Taino Indians believed that these eye-shaped bodies of water have healing properties. Whether the lagoons truly cure anything or not has not been properly proven, but you can escape the midday heat by swimming in them. In the park, you can regularly witness an amazing sight: thousands of red land crabs emerge from their burrows onto the surface during the breeding season.

You can find a more detailed list of excursions and their prices after booking your cruise in your “Client Personal Account”.