Planning a Dominican Republic trip? The resorts and beaches here offer a true escape from the stresses of daily life…but that’s not all we have to offer here in the DR! Experience the natural beauty of island life on land or by sea with our exceptional local experiences.
Our Dominican Republic excursions are all private experiences. We believe the best way to enjoy this island’s beauty is with local experts who are passionate about offering authentic, personalized experiences. Explore the options so you can create idyllic memories…
Our Guests Love Our Dominican Republic Experiences:
Kailey McCrudden
8/29/2023 - Google
everything was seamless from pick up to drop off ! we had a great time on the boat and island. we enjoyed being able to move at our own pace. thank you !!
Ashley Spangler
8/27/2023 - Google
I don’t know how much the boat tours cost with 30+ people on board, but this is worth whatever the $$ difference is. Heike was great with communication and always responded almost immediately. We added on transportation from our hotel, and the driver was nice and showed up early. Ricky and the other guy on our boat were entertaining and super helpful. Saona Island was beautiful but getting our food took forever (nothing to do with Punta Cana Hero, just how the restaurant on the island goes). We had our own private table away from the big boat crowds and were able to do things kind of on our own schedule. Again, well worth the money for a smaller tour company vs the big ones.
Megan Ferrara
8/17/2023 - Google
We had a great experience with Punta Cana Hero. Heike was great with communication. He always was prompt with all his communication and answered all our questions quickly. He arranged a private driver to/from our resort to the marina and had a private boat for us. Our guide, Eddie, met us the moment we stepped off the van and we felt we were in good hands from the beginning. We had the whole boat for the 8 of us. The crew was good with children. The snorkeling was great and we saw so many fish. We were provided with snacks on the boat including fresh fruit and chips. The juice for the rum punch was delicious. Cappuccino took great pictures of our families. The boat was a lot of fun and the children loved the slide into the water. I would recommend this tour to others or booking additional excursions with Punta Cana Hero
Justina Ortiz
8/01/2023 - Google
Amazing experience!!! The whole crew was hands down the best part of this experience.
Ricardo Cortez
7/09/2023 - Google
Great time!
Chrissy Bailey
6/29/2023 - Google
Great private boat tour to the island of Saona! The boat is beautiful and clean and the captain and helper were great and attentive to our every request. Well worth the money to have a truly private experience with your significant other or family rather than a boat full of strangers. Heike was our coordinator and was quick to respond and confirm all plans. The islands communicate through WhatsApp once you are here. We ate lunch (fresh fish)on Saona, got a massage, and snorkeled. You can deep sea fish as well but we chose not to. We prefer just tooling around on a boat and taking in the sights and scenery. Would definitely do it again!
Ashley Seodyal
5/21/2023 - Google
Great experience and gained a lot of insight on the authentic Dominican lifestyle! Nice cool off at the beach as well
Stephen Rosner
3/14/2023 - Google
We hired them for a private speedboat to Saona island. They arranged a pick up and drop off from our hotel and a very nice van. They were super communicative all the way. The speed boat captain and his mate were fantastic. They took us anywhere we wanted to go and patiently waited while we swam and enjoyed the Caribbean side of the DR. It was worth every penny and we would do it again. great service, great team
Ingrida Hanzel
3/14/2023 - Google
Was wonderful from start to finish! Great communication during booking process and boat crew was awesome. Worth every single $.
Leann DiPaola
3/14/2023 - Google
Best day of the trip, 10/10 would recommend! We had transportation to and from the hotel and the boat was perfect for the 5 of us. Our guides were really fun and took us to Saona island where we had lunch. We had plenty of time to swim and chill in the perfect waters and if we come back we would book again in a heartbeat. Thanks 🙂
Fátima
2/14/2023 - Google
The Punta Cana Hero tours are amazing! The best part is the tours are private so you can enjoy the excursion just for you and your group. If you're looking for a tour in the Dominican Republic, I highly recommend booking with them. All the people are very friendly, including Heike, who helps you a lot with all the information you need for the tour and the crew. Thank you Punta Cana Hero 😀
Michael Carrier
1/14/2023 - Google
Private boat tour worth every penny! (And we're picky!) Ozzy (home from college) and his co-captain were amazing - extremely knowledgeable and friendly. And very accommodating - they took our (4-person) family where we wanted to go (away from the crowds). The scenery was gorgeous and the water beautiful. And Ozzy navigated the boat flawlessly. They provided bottled water and sodas (we brought our own lunch so we didn't have to go on the touristy island). Very highly recommend!
Amarnath Thatavarthi
1/14/2023 - Google
Heike is fantastic in being very transparent with the prompt response and sharing all details upfront with no hidden charges. The boat crew was great and very polite and entertained us the whole trip with nice music and explaining places in detail. Overall it's a great experience, and if I revisit DR, I will go with them again.
Michael Nguyen
1/14/2023 - Google
Had our first excursion booked with PuntaCana Hero. We booked the private boat trip to Soana Island today it was a lovely day out with them. I would recommend them
Joanna Grzybala
11/14/2022 - Google
I wanted an after-wedding adventure for all our guests and they delivered. Professional, timely, safe, and well-priced. My guests and I enjoyed every minute. Thank you for a wonderful time!!
Sophie Asher
9/14/2022 - Google
We took the private trip to the natural pools and sanoa island, we absolutely loved it. Captain was amazing, spoke fantastic English and was extremely knowledgeable of the area, got us to all the good spots before the crowds. The boat was extremely comfy and roomy. They provided a cool box with water and pop, also had snorkels and floats for our use. Thank you for making this a trip to remember.
“Everyone needs a break and a relaxing picnic to fresh their mind. VIP Boat Cruise is one of the best options I’ve experienced up until now. I’d highly recommend this.”
Anas M
July, 2019
“Captain was a very nice person, the pickup was on time and everything was spot on. I’d highly recommend boatguru!!!”
Valarie B
July, 2019
“We went out as a family outing – with my husband and two kids and loved it! Mark our captain was great – he went out of his way to let us have a super fun time and made sure we were safe at all times. Can’t recommend it highly enough – great way to discover the area!”
Veronika
July, 2019
“Got a chance to spend a day at the cruise with colleagues and office buddies. It was one of the best corporate hangouts I have had in a while and it may sound not fascinating but if you’re looking for the perfect corporate gathering with even your potential clients, Hands down because this is worth a try.”
Taimoor S
May, 2019
T2504ATsusanw
8/28/2023 - TripAdvisor
Beautiful place The wonderful food and the golden sandy beach and clear blue sea. Friendly staff lovely pool. Spotlessly clean and great rooms with comfy beds
Audrey D.
8/16/2023 - TripAdvisor
Had a blast Great resort. Awesome food with great selection including great sit down restaurants. Loved the fresh fish grilled at Ocean side as well as the Italian restaurant. Amazing entertainment- Kervin was great and Miguel was a great DJ making sure all had a great time dancing for all ages. Had a blast!
drjanicef
6/27/2023 - TripAdvisor
Great vacation The check in process was great, especially with exceptional service by the registration clerk Arlin. Ask for her when you go.
Keith L.
6/06/2023 - TripAdvisor
Soft clean sand Bavaro beach is long with a large expanse of soft clean sand. No evidence of seaweed. Sea sports available and a pirate ship was available for cruises.
lmclaughlin8
6/05/2023 - TripAdvisor
Beautiful Beach Our resort was on Bavaro and though there was some seaweed, the waves are calm, the water is crystal blue a we enjoyed our days on the beach.
TrayIsmyname1
5/28/2023 - TripAdvisor
Love the beach! I really enjoy the time on the beach being served drinks constantly each day was wonderful just relaxing
LondonDebbieN
5/05/2023 - TripAdvisor
Beautiful beach A beautiful Caribbean beach, with golden sand and blue waters - it was a pleasure spending lazy days here. The waves could be quite rough but this added to the fun for us!
earthking365
4/30/2023 - TripAdvisor
Bavaria beach experience It was amazingly awesome, love at first sight. The sand insects don't bite me, they allowed me to enjoy the beach,.on the other hand they sand insects attacked my girlfriend and ate her alive, leaving her with swollen feet, pain and huge bites marks. My girlfriend walked on many beach all over and this is the first time she was eat by sand insects. Now my girlfriend is afraid to go to the beach.
NorthStar454579
4/24/2023 - TripAdvisor
Punta Cana The beach was amazing! Stayed at an all inclusive resort. Good food. Many activities to choose from.
Rahul S.
4/18/2023 - TripAdvisor
Very pleasent experience It was a perfect place enjoy holiday. Great place. The place was mesmerizing. We enjoyed a lot here. Must go place
741esthelai
4/04/2023 - TripAdvisor
Bavaro Beach’s The clean beaches the staff very welcoming lots of parking great location really cool vendors and very respectful
Nomad978207
4/01/2023 - TripAdvisor
A beautiful Beach to Visit Bavaro was outstanding, clean and the water was a perfect temperature for a March visit. This was our second visit and we will return again.
kerrij306
3/19/2023 - TripAdvisor
Mamey bar - great atmosphere Mamey Bar (lobby) is a fun atmosphere! Yaditza Gil wins waitress of the week! There were 6 of us and she remembered our drink orders all week! Super friendly, always smiling, too bad there were not duplicates of her! 🙂
suetA1844PQ
3/09/2023 - TripAdvisor
Great Beach Beautiful long beach with white soft sand, great for long walks. we loved to sit on the beach and listen to the soft waves rolling in. So calming and peaceful
William S.
3/07/2023 - TripAdvisor
Clean and comfortable The Private Cruise with Ossy was an amazing experience. Ossy and his crew were friendly and knowledgeable, and the boat was clean and comfortable. The highlight was the time spent on Saona Island, where we enjoyed a delicious lunch and relaxed on a secluded beach. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable day out on the water.
William S.
3/07/2023 - TripAdvisor
Clean and comfortable The Private Cruise with Ossy was an amazing experience. Ossy and his crew were friendly and knowledgeable, and the boat was clean and comfortable. The highlight was the time spent on Saona Island, where we enjoyed a delicious lunch and relaxed on a secluded beach. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable day out on the water.
paulaS6196WN
2/19/2023 - TripAdvisor
Beaches All beaches are great, the sand, the blue water, the sound of the waves, the sun. We spend most of our mornings on the beach and the afternoons around the pools.
Fátima
2/13/2023 - TripAdvisor
Amazing experience on Saona Island The Saona Island Excursion is unique! It is private and you can enjoy the trip just for you and your group.Everything was excellent. The communication was great before, during and after the excursion, the persons are very friendly, the food is delicious and the landscapes are incredible.I highly recommend this tour, you'll have a great experience 🙂
tomtrudeau
2/13/2023 - TripAdvisor
Beautiful endless beach! Walk for miles and miles ! White and pink sand , very soft and sugary ! The beach seams endless, the water was warm and very few people trying to grab you to buy trinkets— they are around but not pushy! Plenty of places to stop and get a drink or water or eats! Just beautiful!
Frank-in-MI
2/08/2023 - TripAdvisor
A beautiful beach for a walk We stayed at the Grand Palladium Resort which had very soft, whitish sand and easy access to the ocean. Seaweed was minimal and cleaned up every morning.
Explore More on a Punta Cana Dominican Republic Trip
Our excursions in the Dominican Republic highlight the best of Punta Cana and Bavaro, as well as La Romana and Bayahibe. This southeastern shore of the Dominican Republic boasts exceptional beaches and picturesque tropical vistas to make your trip truly unforgettable.
Let the stresses of daily life drift away on the Caribbean breeze dancing through the palm trees. A trip to Punta Cana is all about having fun and enjoying memorable moments, and we would love to make those moments happen!
As locals who live in and love the Dominican Republic, we’re here to ensure you get the most out of your visit to our island. Bask in the natural beauty and enjoy a truly authentic local experience near Punta Cana.
From idyllic islands to unbelievable underwater views; from adrenaline-fueled adventures to delicious local flavors…explore more when you visit Punta Cana!
Contact us!
Tell us when you’d like to book (including all your availabilities and preferences) and we’ll reply shortly to confirm. Our email: info@puntacanahero.com
