Bacardi Island Day Pass: Cayo Levantado Beach Tour
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About This Tour
Cayo Levantado is the original Bacardi Island — the small palm-shaded island made famous in 1970s Bacardi rum commercials. White sand, calm turquoise shallows on the north side, and the kind of palm shade that doesn't move. This day pass is the easy way to spend a few hours there.
The pass covers round-trip boat transfer from Samaná Town Marina, beach access, and free time on the island. Lunch is not included — beach restaurants on Cayo Levantado serve fresh seafood, Dominican plates, and cold drinks; pay as you go. Beach chairs and umbrellas available for rent at the island.
Cast off at 10:00, arrive at Cayo Levantado around 10:45. Roughly 4 hours of free time on the island. Return boat departs at 14:15, back at Samaná Town Marina by 15:00. Available during peak Caribbean season — 15 January to 31 March.
Departure Point: Samaná Town Marina, Av. La Marina, Samaná 32000, Dominican Republic (GPS 19.2032, -69.3311) Group Size: Up to 80 guests Boat: Catamaran
Cayo Levantado is the original Bacardi Island — the small palm-shaded island made famous in 1970s Bacardi rum commercials. White…
What’s Included
- Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) — The original 1970s rum commercial location.
- 4 hours of free beach time — Swim, walk, relax — no group itinerary.
- Calm turquoise shallows — Knee-deep water on the north side.
- Palm shade everywhere — Natural shade, no sunburn race.
- Beach restaurants on island — Fresh seafood and Dominican plates (pay as you go).
- Return boat transfer — Round-trip from Samaná Town Marina.
Your Five Hours on the Water
Here’s how your trip unfolds, step by step.
- 1
Walk off your ship at Bayport, Town Marina, or Embat. BTC crew meets you within 4–8 minutes and walks you to the catamaran.
- 2
Cast off across the Bay of Samaná Approximately 45-minute crossing toward Cayo Levantado.
- 3
Cayo Levantado: lunch, then beach time Disembark at the island pier. Beachside lunch served at 10:00, followed by roughly two hours of free time on the sand.
- 4
Return to Samaná Meet at the island pier for the crossing back, arriving 14:00. Crew walks you toward your cruise pier with buffer to all-aboard.
The route and snorkeling stops may change with weather and sea conditions.
Extra Costs
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on Cayo Levantado)
- Beach chair/umbrella rental on island (typically $5–10 USD)
- Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
What to Bring
- Swimwear under your clothes (no changing rooms at pier)
- Towel
- Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
- Hat & sunglasses
- Camera or GoPro
- Valid ID for check-in
- Cash (USD or DOP) for lunch and beach rentals on island
Cancellation Policy
72+ hours before departure: 100% refund (no questions, no fees) Less than 72 hours: No refund Weather cancellations by us: 100% refund OR free reschedule (your choice)
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