Reef Explorer Half Day Trip
This one is all about the three As: activities, adrenaline and adventure. It all kicks off the moment you sail out to a private floating platform. Equipped with spacious sun loungers and Bali beds, it’s the perfect place to catch a few rays or drop by the masseurs for a hand, stone or shell massage. There’s plenty for the thrill-seekers too. Dive into the protected marine reserve and snorkel among stingrays and nurse sharks, or hop on a kayak or paddleboard to glide over the gentle reef waves. Grab a power snorkel to zoom along the seabed like James Bond, then take a break at the rooftop health bar serving up juices, vegetables and dips. Sting rays & nurse sharks, stingray encounter, snorkel/guided snorkel, paddle board, kayak, floating mattress, massage (4 types to chose from), Seaview Boards, Water Bikes and Glass Bottom Kayaks.
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Traveler reviews
“Spoiler alert: The reefs in the DR are not like Belize, Turks, or similar, they are not colorful and full of soft corals, the water is simply too hot. The beaches at this time are covered with sea grass, you almost cannot find a clear beach from shore to water, so, you most likely need to do something like this to get out and see anything. That said, is it worth the cost, in my opinion, no. They do a great job of making it sound great and some of the pictures are good. The location is about 5 minutes by boat from the beach, you can see the location from the beach, so do not expect a isolated or remote feel. The reality is, half our group sat in the sun, drank, and did very little water activities, extreme waste of money for them. The water was pretty clear, they feed the fish to attract them, so that was good. They have several activities to break up the 3 hours, you can paddle board, sea kyak, need little snorkle boards (viewing window). they have maybe 5 or 6 nurse sharks in a small paddock, and 4 or 5 rays, in another. I'm a assistant scub instructor, seeing the way they go and grab a ray and bring it up did not settle well, I'm sure they are fed well, but the exploiting for photos and tourism was a bit much. We got wrapped up into it, but refused to pay the $30+ for a photo. The massage was 15 min, and very limited, still okay, I guess. Overall, it was a fun experience for the kids having never been in warm water before. For me, it was just, ok. I have no comparison to other providers or excusions to base it on. Do your research and make sure this is something you really want to do.”
“Recommended to us by the butler. Great choice! The customer service was great … and the snorkeling was perfect - lots of fish and beautiful reef nature.”
“Amazing opportunity to snorkel and visit with nurse sharks and sting rays. Also had an amazing massage as well! Thanks to Ramon for his snorkeling guidance!”
“FUN day of snorkeling with sharks, stingrays, and over coral reefs with gorgeous fish! We also kayaked and received short but refreshing massages. The smoothies were delicious and refreshing and while there was very little food, we weren't there to eat. Immensely enjoyable experience”
“Our trip out to the reef was delayed about 45 minutes. The trip out on the boat was fine. If you are used to snorkeling in crystal clear water, you'll be a bit disappointed when you go into the enclosures on this excursion where they have the sting rays and nurse sharks--the water was murky so it was difficult to see them clearly. The staff was nice. I wouldn't recommend the complimentary 15 minute massage--it was too rough--unless that's what you like. The highlight of this excursion was being able to feed the fish that are under the floating dock with leftover day old bread. Creates quite the frenzy.”