Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Virtually every water activity is available but some involve a long commute to the actual
site. Every hotel has a tour desk offering snorkeling, diving and boat trips to destinations
such as Isla Saona (
Click here
)
. Parasailing is done from the beach all over Punta Cana
and Bávaro.
Marinarium
MAP
SNORKELING
(
www.marinarium.com
;
adult/3-12yr US$99/49.50)
A popular family outing is a snorkeling trip to
the Marinarium, a natural offshore pool near Cabeza de Toro, which is arguably more eco-
friendly than other excursions. Rays, nurse sharks, tropical fish and patches of coral are all
on hand.
Power Adventures
MAP
SNORKELING, DIVING
GOOGLE MAP
( 809-552-1597;
www.power-adventures.com
; El Cortecito; adult/child $79/39.50; tours 9am &
2pm; )
Offers a 3½-hour snorkeling tour combined with power snorkeling (using a mo-
torized propellent) and hooka diving, where you are attached to a leash-like breathing ap-
paratus that allows you to reach depths of up to 4m. It's a great family option, though
everyone digs it. Fruit and an open bar (after diving!) are bonuses.
Golf
GOLF
La Cana Golf Course
MAP
( 809-959-4653;
www.puntacana.com
; Punta Cana Resort & Club, Punta Cana; 7:30am-6pm)
Punta Cana's top golf course is located at the area's top resort. The 18-hole course, de-
signed by Pete Dye, has several long par fives and stunning ocean views. Green fees are
US$135/175 (including cart) for guests/nonguests for 18 holes or US$80 (guests only) for
nine. Club rental is US$50 for 18 holes or US$25 for nine. Tee times may be booked on-
line. Also part of the Punta Cana Resort is the Tom Fazio-designed
Corales Golf Course
, ex-
clusive to Puntacana homeowners and Tortuga Bay guests; and
Hacienda
, also designed by
Pete Dye.
Cap Cana
( 809-469-7767;
www.capcana.com
; Punta Cana)
Near La Cana is the site of a huge develop-
ment project in the works, which has one Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course already
GOLF
