Samaná Snorkel Tour + Sailing: Cayo La Farola Reef Day
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About This Tour
Skip the resort buffet boat parade. The Bay of Samaná has one of the cleanest reefs in the northern Caribbean — Cayo La Farola — and 20-metre visibility on calm days. This is a sailing day, not a sightseeing crawl.
Cast off at 09:30 from Samaná Town Marina. Sails go up across the bay — the catamaran moves under wind, not motor, so you arrive at the reef as part of the experience rather than after it. Cayo La Farola sits a short sail from the bay's eastern shore. Coral heads, schools of sergeant major and parrotfish, the occasional ray gliding along the sand. Open bar onboard from the moment you board.
Mid-day: sail to Cayo Levantado — the original Bacardi Island from the 1970s rum commercial. Lunch is served at the beach restaurant, included in your ticket. Free time to swim, walk the calm shallows, or sit under the palms. Sail back across the bay in afternoon light — open bar still flowing until you tie up at 16:30.
Departure Point: Samaná Town Marina, Av. La Marina, Samaná 32000, Dominican Republic (GPS 19.2032, -69.3311) Group Size: Up to 80 guests Boat: Sailing catamaran Operating Days: Monday, Thursday
Skip the resort buffet boat parade. The Bay of Samaná has one of the cleanest reefs in the northern Caribbean…
What’s Included
- Cayo La Farola reef snorkel — Visibility up to 20 metres on calm days.
- Sailing catamaran — Sails up, motor off — real wind power across the bay.
- Open bar onboard — Beer, rum, sodas, water from boarding to return.
- Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) — Beachside lunch included.
- Snorkel gear included — Mask, fins, vest provided in all sizes.
- Multi-language crew — Narration in EN / ES / FR / IT.
Your Seven Hours on the Water
Here’s how your trip unfolds, step by step.
- 1
Welcome at Samaná Town Marina Check in, meet your crew, brief safety walkthrough. Snorkel gear fitted before departure.
- 2
Cast off, sails up across the Bay of Samaná Sails open, motor off. Open bar starts as we head east across the bay.
- 3
Cayo La Farola reef snorkel Anchor at the reef for roughly 60–75 minutes in the water. Coral heads, schools of tropical fish, sand channels, occasional rays.
- 4
Sail to Cayo Levantado, then home Beachside lunch at 12:45, free time on the sand, then the return sail at 15:00 — open bar still flowing. Tie up at Samaná Town Marina by 16:30.
The route and snorkeling stops may change with weather and sea conditions.
Extra Costs
- Hotel transfer (available on request, optional)
- Premium spirits (top-shelf liquor available for purchase)
- Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
What to Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
- Hat & sunglasses
- Camera or GoPro
- Valid ID for check-in
- Light jacket for the return sail (afternoon breeze)
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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