Published on Aug, 2024

I had the pleasure to deal with Quetzal assisting me to coordinate a day trip to Saona Island for a group of clients of my company. My clients were very pleased with the crew and the customer service they received during the excursion. They were attentive to all our requests including the baby car seat for a toddler, going above and beyond to exceed my client's expectation. I can't thank you enough to taking care of my passengers and I hope to work with you again.

Published on Apr, 2024

Fantastic trip from start to finish. Transportation arrangements were easy and right on time. We took a small boat from the Bayahibe marina out to the Quetzal which was one of the nicest in the area. We sailed to Catalina Island and went snorkeling near "The Wall" which was fantastic, definitely the best snorkeling we've done in the DR over several visits. Our guide, Lola, took us around the area and pointed out several great species including chimney coral, a white urchin, and others. The crew followed the snorkelers in a small motorboat which was great. One of my kids was new to snorkeling and the water was pretty choppy so he wanted to wrap up before the group - he hopped in the motorboat and they took him right back to the catamaran. This was a great addition to the snorkeling experience, they kept up with stragglers, helped a girl who dropped a flipper, and were generally available to help, great for comfort and safety. We got back on the boat and had lunch which the crew grilled on the boat. They made chicken, steaks, pasta, salad, and fresh fruit - all locally sourced (except for the pasta) with several drink options - sodas/beer/rum cocktails/water/etc.. Lunch was outstanding, steaks were actually medium rare and everything was plentiful. We did another short snorkeling trip on the other side of the island - there was less to see there but still some great fish, particularly the jewel damselfish. We then spent about an hour on the beach, nothing special there although they made some great pina coladas in pineapples which the kids loved. The beach was very hot but there was shade available - and we found a lot of sea glass walking the beach. Back on the boat we sailed around the island and up the Chavon River. The river was beautiful, lined with high-end villas and exotic foliage. The boat was comfortable with plenty of shade in the rear, multiple bathrooms, and dual trampolines on the front. The kids loved the front of the boat which was steady even as the sea got choppy in the afternoon - no seasickness at all, very smooth ride. We really enjoyed the time spent with Lola and Enrique - both were a wealth of knowledge, warm and considerate. Our family learned a lot about diving/sea life and Dominican geography and terrain. We had high expectations for this trip based on other reviews we read, - this tour exceeded all of them and I can't think of a single negative thing to say. If you're looking for a cheap booze cruise/party boat this isn't the tour for you. If you're looking for a spectacular day on, and in, the Caribbean sea on a beautiful boat with a great crew, great food, and fantastic snorkeling, this is it.

Published on Mar, 2024

Amazing day! We loved the food and meeting people from all over the world. The food was delicious! Thank you for a fun and relaxing day!

Published on Feb, 2024

The trip to Catalina was amazing and the snorkelling was awesome! I saw so many fish and sponges and coral I had never seen before on any other trip. The food was so delicious! I am partial to steak and it was cooked to perfection and my husband shared some of the chicken with me which made me sorry I was already so full! There was fresh fruit and drinks a plenty! The drinks were made with premium liquor too! The staff were so friendly it was an awesome trip and would highly recommend it to anyone that is in the Dominican Republic!

Published on Feb, 2024

Snorkeling everything was well organized food was excellent 2 male chefs incredibly good everything was fantastic