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Stop 1
8:20 AM / 12:20 PM
Pickup at your hotel
Air-conditioned transportation from your hotel. Your exact pickup time is confirmed after you book, depending on where you are staying.
Reef Education & Conservation Tour
An invitation from the Foundation
Come aboard.
Discover the Bávaro reef with the people who restore it. Coral Quest is the Foundation's educational experience: four hours, small groups and a team that walks you through every step.
Booking is handled by Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures, a company of the same group. You will find the button at the end of the route.
Boarding pass
- Route
- Coral Quest
- Host
- Los Arrecifes de Bávaro Ecological Foundation
- Departs from
- Private marina
- Destination
- Coral gardens
- Duration
- About 4 hours
- Ages
- All ages, no minimum
- Languages
- Spanish · English
- Departures
- Morning and afternoon
Your seat
See the route ↓
The route
Your day, stop by stop
Coral Quest is designed for families, ocean lovers and curious minds of all ages. You set out from Bávaro, learn on land and in the water how coral is restored, and then see it with your own eyes.
Two departures a day. Each stop shows the morning / afternoon time.
DepartureFrom your hotel in Bávaro
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Stop 2 · Before boarding
9:00 AM / 1:00 PM
Private marina and Marine Interpretation Center
You check in at the private marina and visit the Marine Interpretation Center. The Foundation team introduces you to the reef ecosystem, explains how coral restoration works and how these projects help protect Punta Cana's marine life for generations to come.
You understand the ecosystem before you get in the water
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Stop 3
10:00 AM / 2:00 PM
Symbolic coral planting
Guided by the Foundation team, you take part in a symbolic coral planting and become part of the restoration effort: a real connection with the ocean you are about to explore.
You learn why every fragment matters
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Stop 4
10:00 AM / 2:00 PM
Natural Pool
Your first snorkel, in crystal-clear shallow water surrounded by artificial reefs. Perfect for beginners and experienced snorkelers alike: life jacket on, at your own pace, no minimum age.
You practice calmly before reaching the reef
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Stop 5
10:45 AM / 2:45 PM
Snorkeling in the Marine Park
You explore our Marine Park: coral restoration gardens, artificial reefs and, soon, the Underwater Museum. This is where you see up close the work you just learned about.
You see the restoration work up close Coming soon: Underwater Museum, opening November 1
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Stop 6
11:45 AM / 3:45 PM
Lunch on board
Back on board, a freshly prepared lunch in the middle of the Caribbean, with time to talk about everything you just saw.
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Stop 7
1:00 PM / 5:00 PM
Back to the marina and your hotel
You sail back to the private marina and are driven comfortably to your hotel after a full day of learning and snorkeling.
ReturnTo the marina and your hotel
All in one day
What's included
Part of the day is for learning, and part is for enjoying the sea.
To learn
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Marine Park accessSnorkel among coral restoration gardens and artificial reefs, plus the Underwater Museum once it opens on November 1.
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The Foundation teamLearn about the Los Arrecifes de Bávaro Foundation's coral restoration project from the people who carry it out.
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Symbolic coral plantingA guided activity to take part in the restoration.
To enjoy
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Round-trip transportationAir-conditioned, from your hotel.
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Lunch on boardFreshly prepared on the catamaran.
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Natural PoolCrystal-clear shallow water for your first snorkel.
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Tour photosGoPro photos uploaded to an online gallery after the tour.
Prices, menus and availability: on the Hispaniola website.
Before you leave
What to bring
Just four things. Tap them to pack your bag.
0/4 packedReady to set sail!
How we protect the reef
- We never touch or stand on coral
- We don't feed the fish
- Reef-safe sunscreen only
- Small groups, so you can ask questions
Who welcomes you
The Foundation, since 2016
The Los Arrecifes de Bávaro Ecological Foundation works on four fronts: monitoring, education, ecological productivity and coral restoration.
In April 2024, the Dominican Ministry of Environment established the Laguna Arrecifal de Bávaro Ecological Recovery Area, covering 18.4 km² (Resolution 0008/2024, in Spanish).
Booking and payment are handled by Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures, a company of the same group. If you would like to support the Foundation's work, you can donate directly here.
FAQ
Before we set sail
Is there a minimum age for children?
No. Snorkeling takes place in shallow water and there are life jackets in every size.
Can I touch the coral?
No. Touching coral damages it. The team shows you how to observe it without leaving a trace.
How much does it cost and how do I book?
Prices, menus and availability are on the Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures website, where you make your booking. The button is just below.
Who operates the experience?
It is operated by Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures, a company of the same group as the Foundation. The Foundation team welcomes visitors at its Marine Interpretation Center.
Book with Hispaniola
Ready to come aboard?
Booking is made on the Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures website.
Discover the experience Opens the Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures website.