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El Tour Caribe

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El Tour Caribe
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We are a Canadian Owned, locally based tour operator and PADI Dive Center specializing in Scuba Diving and VIP PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER services. We can privatize or charter just about any sea excursion you wish to do. Our Regular tours offer you small groups and provide personalised snorkelling and diving experiences in Punta Cana. We can custimize your dive experience to your level of comfort and experience. We also offer all PADI Scuba Diving Courses including the PADI Discover Scuba Diving. Along with the diving we provide a wide range of Boats and Yachts available for Private Charters. We can help you organise your Team Building event, your Destination Wedding, your Corporate Retreat, or your next family travel outing. Come celebrate your birthday or wedding anniversary in style! We will take care of all the details from Floating Bar in Starfish Cay to Wedding Reception at Sunset. You dream it, we make it happen. Come and let us make this the trip of a lifetime!
Bavaro, Dominican Republic
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2024
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Marisa W
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Highlight of our trip!!!
Sep 2021 • Couples
The highlight of our trip to Punta cana was chartering the majesty yacht for the entire day with El Tour Caribe for our party of 4. Lise worked with me to customize all the details and even pricing since we had a small group for such a large yacht. We were treated like royalty! We were picked up promptly from our resort and brought to the yacht. The chef cooked the most amazing food that we wanted her recipes. The crew even brought us food and drinks on a floating bar in the ocean while we floated out in the water and saw the most beautiful starfish. They took us to Sonoa island at a perfect time where nobody was there and we felt like we had the whole island to ourselves. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful sunset on our way back to the marina. My husband and I were celebrating our 10 year wedding Anniversary and they surprised us with the most beautiful and delicious cake. Every detail was thought of. The drinks were flowing and the food was amazing! We never wanted for nothing under their care. We will be back to Punta cana and we will definitely hire this company again. They really roll out the red carpet for their guests! Thank you for making our Anniversary so special and memorable!
Written October 10, 2021
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ar1981
New York City, NY9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Best Boat Trip Ever!
Apr 2021
I want to thank Lise and the entire El Tour Caribe team for the best boat trip I have ever been on. I booked the Daydreamer boat for the private sunset dinner cruise to celebrate my 40th birthday with a group of friends and we mostly spent the day at Starfish Cay. The entire trip exceeded my expectations... the staff, the food, drinks, music and dancing, it was such an incredibly fun day in paradise. All my friends were raving about the trip. Thanks again and can't wait to book again next time I'm in Punta Cana!
Written April 27, 2021
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Wayne J
Dominican Republic17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A Great Day on the Water
Feb 2020
El Tour Caribe is a terrific group. Our group went with Lise, Eduar and the day was fantastic. We were picked up at our Hotel and taken to a central meeting area and then travelled to the boat. When we were preparing to leave, Lise had her crew verify the masks, fins and, for those diving, SCUBA Gear all fit properly. There was no lag in our schedule due to paperwork being done in the shop, it was all done on the van and on the boat. The dive was great and Lise took time to find the best sights for us. She took her time explaining what we could see and areas to look for before entering the water. El Tour Caribe is the group I plan to use in the future when in the area.
Written February 6, 2020
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eltourcaribe
Dear Private Charter guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your VIP Dive and Snorkel tour experience with the TripAdvisor Community. It was a pleasure meeting you and taking to dive some of our favourite sites. We are glad to know the attention to detail was noticed and that you had a fabulous time. I will pass on your comments to the crew. Safe travels wherever they may take you next. We hope to welcome you back soon. Lise, Edwar and Crew.
Written March 11, 2020
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martyncryan60
Cardiff, UK5 contributions
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A memorable 60th birthday in the Dominican Republic.
Jun 2024 • Friends
We are currently on vacation with family and friends from Wales and the USA in the beautiful Dominican Republic. It is our first visit to this amazing island.

Our private charter included snorkelling and a sunset cruise as part of a 60th birthday celebration. This was an amazing experience. The whole trip was incredible, it included snorkelling at two locations and an opportunity to experience the amazing scenery and bathing in the warm, verdant waters of Star Fish Cove.

Staff provided fantastic food, plentiful drinks and an amazing DJ. All our group thoroughly enjoyed the party atmosphere on board.

We were massively overwhelmed and grateful for the staff’s diligent attention and care they provided for one of our party who is wheelchair bound. We cannot stress how attentive they were to make this trip enjoyable and memorable for our party.

We cannot recommend the tours proved by this company for visitors to this awe inspiring island, highly enough. Eduardo and his staff went above and beyond to make our trip one which will be a memory we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Written June 17, 2024
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Kelli C
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Best dive experience for our family of 5!
Feb 2023 • Family
Our family of 5 booked two private excursions (Soana and Catalina) that El Tour Caribe is known for. They spoke excellent English which was helpful to our family. Their shuttle service to the marina was wonderful and always on time at pick up and drop off with no issues. We had the BEST experience with Victor our dive master for both days. He and our captain Wander were so helpful and knowledgeable. They had all the dive equipment prepared and gave us a brief overview of the dives and what to expect. During the excursions they had great snacks and drinks ready for our family between and after our dives. We would definitely recommend this company and will book with them again on our future visits!
Written February 27, 2023
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eltourcaribe
Dear Diver, Thank you for the glowing review! We are glad that you loved your Private Dive Charters to Saona and Catalina Islands with us. We will pass on the praise to our crew. We wish you safe travels and happy diving wherever you travel to next and hope to welcome you back soon for more of the best diving in Punta Cana! Lise, Edwar, Victor and crew.
Written June 6, 2023
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Len A
Carlsbad, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing Air, Horseback, Boat and Snorkel/Discovery Dive Excursions and PADI scuba certification
Nov 2022
There were 6 of us, my wife and I, our 2 adult daughters, and 2 friends all in Punta Cana to celebrate our daughter’s 30 the birthday.

Our Airbnb host recommended Lise Menard, (the owner of El Tour Caribe), who happened to live in the same complex as the host. After calling Lise the first morning after our arrival, she came over within 15 minutes to speak with us personally to see what we wanted to do and offered some excursions. Our first excursions was the to the Samana peninsula via reefjet plane; transfer to a mini bus took us to ranch; boarded horses for the trek swim in “Salto El Limón” waterfalls, back to ranch for lunch, bus back down the mountain to board a boat and go to Cayo Levantado Island, have beach time and go back to mainland and airport then fly home. Our second excursion was a snorkel/discovery dive excursion to Saona Island on which Lise led the dive instruction. We enjoyed this tour so much, that we went on a third excursion which included 3 more PADI scuba certification dives (with Lise) for 2 of us and snorkeling for 2 others. Before and after our excursions, Lise answered all our questions via WhatsApp (such as recommended tips for guides and local golf courses) and provide pictures of our upcoming tours, additional recommendations for restaurants. In addition, the driver for our excursions also escorted our daughters & friends to a nightclub. The entire experience exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend Lise and El Tour Caribe for your excursions! In addition to an amazing tour operator and dive instructor, Lise is an author of book series “Remi the Lost Manatee” Children's Book! During our van trip to the dive areas, Lise educated our group on the coral restoration efforts and the educational mission of FUNDEMAR- an organization dedicated to promoting the sustainable use of marine ecosystems and coastal resources in the Dominican Republic.
Written December 3, 2022
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EDWAR R
Dear adventure traveler guest, Thank you for the detailed review! It was our pleasure arranging a wide varity of tours for you and your family and especially to help you celebrate your daughter's 30th in style and in an unforgetable way. We are happy to know that you loved your tour experiences and the Private Dive Charter services we provided. We are proud to be part of those memories and cannot wait for you to come back so that we can continue to help you discover the best parts of the Dominican Republic. Safe travels wherever they may take you next. Lise, Edwar and crew
Written February 24, 2023
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Felicia T
Havertown, PA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Shane's 50th birthday celebration with El Tour Caribe
Feb 2023 • Business
I am a travel agent who was coordinating a destination trip for clients to celebrate their 50th birthda in Punta Cana. In my research I came across El Tour Caribe along with a host of other Yacht rentals. I chose to present my clients with El Tour Caribe because their website was current, offered enough detail regarding what could be expected and the deciding factor was Lise. She was personable, offered suggestions to make the day memorable for clients and her team over achieved (my client's statement)

I look forward to working with Lise and her team at El Tour Caribe in the near future and establishing a lasting partnership as I intend to send her numerous referrals.
Written February 19, 2023
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EDWAR R
Dear Travel Agent, Thank you for the confidence in choosing us to help you plan the perfect Private Yacht Charter in Punta Cana for your client's important birthday. We are pleased that your clients enjoyed their experience with us and best of all to know that we surpased their expectations. We look forward to working with you again in the near future and welcoming you to our valued Partners group. Sincerely, Lise, Edwar and crew
Written February 22, 2023
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Debra C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
An amazing and memorable dinner cruise…
Sep 2021 • Family
My husband and I had an absolutely amazing time celebrating a dear friend’s birthday celebration. The staff of El Tour Caribe took care of all our needs, ensuring that everything was perfect. The afternoon spent out on the sandbar of Bayahibe and dinner cruise topped off our day. Food was on point and adult beverages did not disappoint! I would highly recommend El Tour Caribe for your next special event!
Written October 27, 2021
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Paula P
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
JUST AMAZING!
Jul 2024 • Couples
Excellent tour!!!! We have been lucky enough to go on a diving trip around the rock area and we were impressed by the quality of instructions, knowledge, passion and a lot of patience from Lise. Your team has also been exemplary! He deserved to invest a little more for a double diving in this area, as Lise knew exactly where to explore what I believe, one of Top-rated places I've ever experienced, with varied marine wealth in just two dives. So, a highly recommended tour! Thanks Lise and team! 😍 Greetings from Paula and Josep. Oh, and I salute the Mad Lili, the most amazing turtle on the island!
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Written July 12, 2024
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Cher B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Private Catamaran Cruise
Jan 2021 • Friends
We went out on a private catamaran tour in late Jan 2021. Forgot to get this review done, but they were so good I’m going to do it late. Food, bar, captain and crew all 1st class! Very reasonable rates with a lot of bang for your buck. I rate them #1 on my list, and we do luxury private cruises all the time. However, I’m sure they’d knock your socks off whatever type of cruise you choose to do. They have great pride in their product and their people, and it shows. Thanks to Lise and her hubby for running a first rate operation!
Written July 7, 2021
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