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Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island): Private Catamaran Day

Sail a private catamaran to the legendary Cayo Levantado — the palm-fringed island that starred in the original Bacardi rum ads — with snorkeling, a beachside lobster lunch, and a skipper who knows every hidden cove.

What to expect

Your chartered catamaran glides out of Samaná harbor with cold drinks already in hand, the bay's mountain-fringed silhouette unfolding behind you. The skipper anchors in the island's calm turquoise shallows, where you snorkel over thriving coral heads populated with parrotfish, sergeant majors, and the occasional sea turtle. A beachside table is set for a feast of grilled Dominican lobster, rice, salad, and fresh tropical juice. The afternoon is yours — hammocks, paddleboards, and a second snorkel circuit are all on offer before a leisurely sail home.

Book it with
Boat Tour Samana (official local operator)
USD 61.50–80 per adult (small-group catamaran; private charter from USD 450)
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Good to know

The public ferry to Cayo Levantado runs from Samaná town, but the private catamaran experience is categorically different. Total duration is 5–6 hours. Lobster lunch must be requested at booking. Confirm departure time against your all-aboard time — the operator is experienced with cruise schedules. Book the private charter option directly via boattoursamana.com or WhatsApp: (+1) 829 318 9463.

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