Cayo Arena VIP Day Trip from Puerto Plata

Climb aboard a luxury cruiser equipped with a bar, panorama deck, and restrooms, and enjoy chilled sparkling wine, snacks, and lunch between stops to swim and snorkel on this full day trip to Cayo Arena, also known as Paradise Island.

The tour starts with a pick up at your hotel in Puerto Plata in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Your tour guide will provide explanations about Dominican culture and the way of life along the way. The bus will take you through typical Dominican villages and past colorful houses and different varieties of palm trees. Do not be surprised if the bus will need to stop for a herd of crossing cows.

After the drive you will arrive at your home base for the day where you can relax to the rhythm of the Atlantic Ocean at the most beautiful beach of the North Coast with welcome cocktails being served by the captains.

You will board our luxury Gatao cruiser equipped with a bar, panorama deck, and restrooms. We will cruise to the amazing Half Moon Bay where you will find Ensenada Beach with crystal-clear waters and the amazing red rock formations, which is how Punta Rusia got its name.

The cruise continues out to Paradise Island, a cay in the middle of the ocean with white sand surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters and a circle-round coral reef. The friendly staff will offer you all the necessary equipment to snorkel including life jackets, masks, snorkels, masks, and fins. You can discover the amazing underwater life alone or in a guided tour.

See amazing coral and colorful tropical fishes on the spectacular guided snorkeling tour to the outer reef. Swim or simply relax with a drink on the beautiful beach. Taste different kinds of exotic fruits like coconut and fresh pineapple and delight your palate with delicious sandwiches as well as cocktails and refreshments.

On the way back, visit the National Park of Montecristi with its lush green mangroves, lagoons, and diverse wildlife. If you are lucky enough, you might even spot manatees. You will enjoy a tasty luxury lunch including lobster, fish fillet or beef fillet served on a panoramic beach-front restaurant in Punta Rusia.

Take a swim, walk on the beach, discover the surroundings or simply relax in the sun with a drink and Caribbean music. Don't forget to stroll through the garden to view different species of plants and colorful exotic flowers. The bus will bring you back to the “Amber Coast” through mountains and typical Dominican villages on a different scenic way in the fertile Cibao Valley, studded with banana and tobacco plantations.