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La Barcaza Wedding and Party Boat Punta Cana

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One of the Top rated Restaurants in Higuey


Address

Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

Website

www.weddingboatpuntacana.com

Contact

+1 809-258-9110

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (77 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wedding (40) boat (37) Barcaza (26) Daniel (23) great (20) ceremony (15) crew (15) amazing (15) time (15) beach (14)
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  • 5/5 Guy 11 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    my wife and I trusted the Barcaza team 100% for our wedding. absolutely everything was perfect except for one small thing (the transport between the main boat and the beach for the ceremony) my wife almost fell in the water with her wedding dress. but otherwise Excellent service (food / cake / decorations) thanks again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelly C. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    We had the best wedding on the La Barcaza party boat! As an American sending money to the DR for a wedding, it was very scary. However, based on Daniel's communication with me through email and facetime, I felt much more comfortable. The LB boat and crew was amazing! Daniel helped me through the process with ease and we got everything planned out just through emails. We wanted a very simple setup on the boat because this was both of our second marriages. The food and party was awesome. We chose the top package for food and it was amazing! the DJ was top notch and I didn't even tell him any music in particular (though they did ask)! Our guests even commented that the lobster on the boat was better than at our resort! The wedding setup on the beach was absolutely gorgeous and just what we envisioned. Daniel respected our wishes of a a very quick ceremony so we could get the party rolling! We chose to use their photographer and they were so high quality! I cannot recommend them enough - do not hesitate! Five star!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Basha W. 8 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    This was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday with a large group! As soon as you get on board you are greeted with the kindest people and the most excellent drinks. We had the appetizer package which was such a hit for such a large party and everyone raved about the fruit and mini sandwiches. The DJ was a great addition because it was a party as soon as you were on the boat that lasted the entire trip. If you are a seafood person, go with the fisherman's grille packaged, you will not be disappointed. Everyone said this was one of their best meals during our entire stay. Daniel and the team were extremely accommodating in answering my questions from when we booked until we got on board. 10/10 would recommend this team to anyone looking to do a catamaran, dinner cruise, or just looking to have a great time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diby C. 2 years ago on Google
    We couldn’t ask for a better place to celebrate my father’s 60th birthday. The food was delicious, dj was on fire, and the services was outstanding. I highly recommend this place to celebrate any occasion!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lexy R. 2 years ago on Google
    Initially, I was skeptical because the price was so much more reasonable than our resort was offering for its wedding reception. After reading tons of reviews through multiple websites, I decided to put my deposit down, which was scary since I’m from Texas and had never been nor did i know anyone who had been to Punta Cana. But after getting there and meeting in person, I felt MUCH better. The food, water, crew, and drinks were wonderful. Altogether, for 3 hours of drinks, music, and the lobster, we paid about $1200 for around 20 people. If it hadn’t been for covid limiting our time on the boat, we would’ve absolutely purchased another hour or so. It went by VERY fast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Railen D. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    I had my wedding at LaBarcaza boat. They are the best!! You can definitely rely on them for your wedding or other parties. Sasha was on top of everything. She was easy to communicate and Csaba understood our requirements and the team arranged the party. We had so much fun and everyone loved the arrangement and food. Much recommended.

  • 5/5 Micah P. 8 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    It was my first time visiting the Dominican Republic for my buddy's vow renewal! I had a blast, and riding on this boat for the ceremony was an experience. A dingy picked us up from the beach and took us to the ship. We could all fit in one go, and the staff ensured we were safe. After we boarded the boat, I was amazed at how everything looked and how the staff greeted us. They had cocktails and appetizers ready for us, and the music was already poppin'. Everything was great, from the ceremony decoration to how they served the food and the team's friendliness; I had a great experience cruising. I enjoyed all the appetizers and wished I saved some room for the entrees because they were delicious. The bar location was also convenient, and it was out of the way from where everyone was dancing. The DJ and the sound system were great! It was an actual party on that boat! We picked any song that we liked, and the DJ played it. Having a vow renewal on a ship like this was a great idea. Book this crew for anyone wanting to charter a boat for a wedding, vow renewal, or whatever reason to party!

  • 5/5 Tania B. 2 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I highly recommend hiring Daniel and the whole La Barcaza crew for your wedding venue. I was nervous planning the wedding being out of country, but my expectations were completely exceeded! The boat, decorations, flowers, DJ, food, and photographers that Daniel arranged were amazing. The easiest and most stress free way to plan a wedding because they did everything!!! We just showed up and had the best day of our lives! Thank you so much to you all for giving us this most perfect day!!

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We celebrated my husband’s 40th birthday with a boat dinner on La Barcaza Wedding and Party Boat. And it was by far, my favorite part of our trip to DR. Everything… I mean EVERYTHING was perfect. Daniel and the staff made my vision come to life! The decor was beautiful, the food was delicious, the staff was so friendly and helpful, and the DJ had us vibing during dinner and twerking afterwards. The boat is beautiful and huge! The photographers (provided by La Barcaza) captured some beautiful shots of everyone on the rooftop. I asked my husband what was his favorite part about the trip and he said, “the boat party”! Thank you to everyone at La Barcaza for helping make my husband’s birthday an epic and memorable one!!

  • 5/5 Marielys V. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    First word that comes in my mind when I think of La Barcaza is : AMAZING!!! We got married with La Barcaza in September . First of all, it took us 9 months to plan this wedding. We sent tones of emails to Daniel and he was very patient and accommodating with ours just absolutely a wonderful day.

  • 5/5 Sahche M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience Dani and his staff executed everything exactly the way I wanted he always communicated with us the food,DJ, and the cake was amazing ( especially the cake) everything was over the top And our friends said this was the best wedding they've ever been to. Our wedding was a great memory for the ages well worth every cent

  • 5/5 Crystal G. 1 year ago on Google
    We celebrated our 10-year anniversary on La Barcaza. We had our wedding reception their 10 years ago and this time was just as much fun. I definitely recommend the seafood option it was amazing. This meal was the best of our trip. The staff and Daniel were a pleasure and made sure we had a great experience. Daniel was very easy to communicate with and met us at the resort a few days before to collect our payment. I do recommend adding the extra hour and DJ. La Barcaza was the highlight of our trip and we all had an amazing time.

  • 5/5 Epik Iota K. 2 years ago on Google
    Our group of 12 had an awesome time with Daniel and crew!! Daniel met us at our hotel 2 days prior to the cruise to collect our remaining balance and get our preferences on music for the DJ. He even asked about dietary restrictions and made note of our two vegetarians. On the day of the cruise, our complimentary shuttle picked us up from our Airbnb and whisked us away to the doc where we boarded our brunch cruise! Amazing time overall and the food was great! If you’re thinking about giving them a try, be like Nike and just do it!

  • 5/5 Tracy K. 4 years ago on Google
    These guys helped me and my best friends fiance to plan a surprise wedding for her after being let down by a previous travel company. Brigitte was amazing, she totally "got" our requirements for a romantic but not too fussy small intimate wedding. It all went perfectly apart from the storm on the boat ride back. Obviously no fault of this company what so ever and to be fair, it helped to make it one hell of a memorable experience. Thanks guys. Would highly recommend xx

  • 5/5 Michael K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful Wedding We celebrated our wedding on February 10th with 20 of our friends on this boat. In summary, everything was wonderful! The beach setup for the wedding was perfect. The dinner and appetizers were great. Surprised that everything was warm. Nice job. We all had fun dancing with the DJ. Drinks were plentiful. Even had beautiful flowers for the table, bride and a boutonnière for me. Daniel and his family went out of their way to make us all very happy. I highly recommend this venue for any type of gathering or event.

  • 5/5 Luz Mery “LuMi” D. 6 years ago on Google
    Our wedding was on May 27th, 2017 and our wedding was amazing and everything we’ve wanted. It was a day full of fun, laughter, and so much fun. It was a unique experience to have our wedding on La Barcaza and as an event planner myself, it was completely different from the norm. Our guest loved being aboard La Barca and the crew was simply amazing. We worked with Agota who is a fantastic Event coordinator! She was on top of everything and very responsive to my emails she answered within minutes any time of the day. She is very patient, kind and attentive. An overall great Event Coordinator! The crew was A M A Z I N G!! From the shuttle driver and to the boat crew thy all came up one by one and introduced themselves to me and were very attentive before we even left the hotel on the shuttle provided by La Barcaza to the beach were the transfer boat were located. They made us feel so welcome and they were so funny and kept things so entertaining and fun (not that we needed it but it helped they were having as much fun as we were having). They are all very attentive and constantly making sure everyone was ok and we did not need anything especial me and my husband.I cannot say enough good things about them especially Gorge who felt like he was part of the family just as funny and crazy fun as we are. He was a riot and we wish we could have brought him home with us LOL. We literally just made him part of the family we have so many pictures with him. He went up to every guest and had everyone laughing and drinking it was a riot. He also carried me on and off the transport boat so I did not get wet, he went above and beyond. Jesus ( the Chef) was also very funny and accommodating. We had a guest with a pepper allergy, something we dropped the ball on and he made our guest a completely different plate on seconds notice. The food was also very delicious no complaints what so ever. La Barcaza crew were very flexible and accommodating when it came to customizing a menu that worked with us due to the different allergies our guest had throughout the planning process. Montilla (the Captain) was great as well very attentive with everyone. DJ- Was fantastic as well played great music and kept us dancing at all times! He was another one that was a riot and played music accordingly. We gave him full control to adjust the music as he saw fit to keep the party going! The bartenders were great, the even shared their specialty drink that was super delicious and a crowd favorite. All my friends that were visiting the Dominican Republic for the first time also loved the Mama Juana (it's a must try drink when in the Dominican Republic). We had David play the violin during the ceremony, while the guest sat down, as we walked down the aisle, and while we took pictures. He was FANTASTIC he played all the songs we requested and played other songs as well very beautifully. I let him take control and it was a fantastic choice as an Event Planner it's not an easy thing to do but, he was that amazing and he is very talented. He played so beautifully and if you want a romantic atmosphere for your wedding the violinist is a perfect choice! La Barcaza was an amazing experience and it was perfect! We had our ceremony on the natural beach and it was beautiful. We finished our ceremony just in time to take pictures while the sun set and it was magical. La Barcaza crew has AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE HANDS DOWN! We cannot wait until next November when we will be attending a wedding on La Barcaza that one of our friends booked while we planned our wedding because they fell in love with the concept and even more so after attending our wedding. We are actually also thinking of booking La Barcaza on our next family vacation to Punta Cana( hopefully in 2019) so we can book a day trip to enjoy what other services they have to offer. BOOK YOUR WEDDING WITH LA BARCAZA TRUST ME YOU WILL NO BE DISAPPOINTED AND WILL BE THE BEST DECISION FOR A UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL AND FUN WEDDING.

  • 5/5 Kristen K. 5 years ago on Google
    Our wedding day with La Barcaza was incredible! We were married with them on January 6, 2019. We had 34 guests plus ourselves, which fit on the boat perfectly. We did the symbolic beach ceremony with the reception on the boat to follow. Daniel and Brigi were my coordinators, Wedding Photography Punta Cana were our photographers and videographers, and Makuto Deejay was our DJ. Brigi and Daniel took great care of me in the weeks and days leading up to the wedding. They answered emails quickly, were so accommodating with my requests and used their experience to help me make the best decisions to make the day go well. We met at our resort 2 days before the wedding to finalize all details and make final payment which was wonderful and gave me peace of mind going into the day. We had a nice bus ride with AC to the beach, then took small boats to La Barcaza. We had to step into shallow water to board the dinghies, but the crew was great to help anyone on that needed it to avoid getting wet. The water to the ceremony beach was deeper and one of the crew carried me across it! When we arrived on the boat, they already had drinks ready for us! The setting was so beautiful that very little decoration was needed to create a special atmosphere on the boat. The ceremony set up on the beach was beautiful. The beach was smaller than I anticipated, but it fit our group size perfectly. Daniel officiated our wedding and allowed me to provide my own script. The DJ was very accommodating with my requests to start and stop songs at certain times. There were a few small blips in the ceremony (a couple mispronunciations and misunderstanding of when to start the final song) but honestly it is just part of the things we will always remember that made the day special. A champagne toast was provided to my husband and I after the ceremony! We took photos/video on the beach after the ceremony and Martin, Sebastian and Javier were a dream to work with. They instantly felt like we had known them forever. They knew the perfect places and poses for photos. After we finished photos and arrived back on the boat, they served food almost immediately. I was so happy with this because my least favorite part of weddings is the part were your guests are starved out waiting forever to get to dinner. We had the grill menu and everyone enjoyed the food. The steak particularly was so delicious!! One guest said our wedding meal was his favorite meal of our whole week in Punta Cana. The reception afterwards was a ton of fun for everyone. The DJ was great about asking questions to make sure all of the music was what I wanted. We added 2 hours for 5 hours total and everyone was still dancing when our time was up; no one was ready for it to be over. Brigi, Daniel and the boat crew handled spur of the moment issues so well! One of my bridesmaids forgot her bouquet on the bus and didn't realize it until we were already on the boat. They sent someone back to the bus to get the bouquet and had it back to us so fast, before we even got to the ceremony beach. Then after the ceremony, all of my guest sat at the dinner tables before my husband and I and left no 2 spots next to each other for us to sit together. Instead of making everyone move, the crew instantly had a small table for 2 set up in the middle of the rest of the tables which was actually better than sitting at the big tables. It was such a unique wedding experience and I wouldn’t change a single thing about our day (except perhaps adding 1 more hour!) Everyone working with La Barcaza truly wants you to have the best day ever and will do anything they can to make that happen.

  • 5/5 Darius M. 7 months ago on Google
    THE VERY BEST IN PUNTA CANA!!!! WISH I COULD GIVE THIS 10 STARS!!!!! THE FOOD, THE DRINKS, THE VIBES, THE DJ, THE CREW!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS TOP TIER!!! IF YOU ARE WITH A GROUP AND YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A GREAT TIME, BOOK WITH LA BARCAZA!

  • 5/5 Stephany R. 7 months ago on Google
    First word that comes in my mind when I think of La Barcaza is : AMAZING!!! We got married with La Barcaza in August . First of all, it took us 8 months to plan this wedding. We sent tones of emails to Daniel during all those months and he was so patient with us, explaining everything and answering our questions. The communication with him was so easy. We decided to bring our own decoration and once we land in Punta Cana, someone from la Barcaza came to our hotel and picked up the decoration to bring on the boat. That was so easy and appreciated. The day of the wedding, a problem with the bus occured and Daniel took steps rapidly to make this up. I was so stressed to give that amount of money to someone I didn't even know. But I'm telling you, don't hesitate to trust Daniel and his team. The wedding was perfect on the beach. Even with the rain. It was magical. The photographer was so nice and the pictures are amazing with the sunset. Food on the boat was very good. We chose the VIP Premium package and we did not regret our choice. My wedding cake was gorgeous and tasted so good! Service was very good and a special thanks to Anamaria for the kindness and the mamajuana shooters!! Don't hesitate to take extra hours. It's worth it! Th DJ was on fire and everybody danced all night! The party was insane and it continued on the bus when we returned to the hotel. My guests told me that it's the best wedding they've ever attend to and that they will never forget it. A little think I would recommend to La Barcaza : repair the clothes that protect us from the rain on the first floor because it was leeking a lot. Other than that everything was perfect :) Thanks again to all the team!!!

  • 5/5 sese m. 3 years ago on Google
    My then girlfriend and I arrived in Punta Cana last year and wanted to get married. We had no plans and about 20 guests. For a few days we checked places but we either couldn't find something that we really like or the places were over our budget. I had only one day to find a place to celebrate my wedding before some of the guests leave and at the last moment I found La Barcaza on google maps. I contacted them and although they had an event for the evening they were helpful enough to find a time for us in their boat and they took care of everything. Super nice and friendly people, with good food and services. It was one of the most memorable moments of our life and everyone repeatedly told us that they had a great time. Writing this comment one week after our first anniversary, but better late than never. Thanks a lot La Brazca.

  • 5/5 Allyson S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Booked a private boat experience for the 12 of us (6 couples). Everything from working with Daniel on the package that would fit our needs to the music from the DJ - perfect. The best part (and it’s super hard to beat the view) - was the food and staff! First the food ... BEST meal in the DR. Seriously, our resort had wonderful food, but just something special about the meal .. local, well prepared dishes were perfect! And now for the staff ... lovely people!! Energetic, fun - GREAT group of individuals!! Highly recommended.. and the other reviews were correct, no matter how long you book for .. You will always want an additional hour. We didn't want to leave!!!

  • 5/5 Alexandra O. 9 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We chartered with La Barcaza for a wedding welcome party. The staff was very friendly, the food was AMAZING, and we had a great time partying the day away! They are competitively priced, especially with the amazing meal that was included. We had the "Fishermans Grill" menu, and some of our guests who don't even typically eat seafood ate their whole plate! Everyone had a blast snorkeling and swimming, and the very hot day felt much much cooler under the shade of the boats first floor. From the booking process to the trip itself, we highly recommend booking this company!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Precious E. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    What can I say about LaBarcaza event boat?! They are simple AMAZING from the first contact with Daniel until the very end of our event. We had an all white party for my dad’s 80th birthday on August 7th, 2022 and everything from the driver picking us up on time, to arriving on the boat. The crew on the boat are so great, friendly and amazing. Daniel’s mom was on the boat, the day of the event and she was the sweetest lady ever, always smiling and making sure we were ok. Let’s talk about the food, OMG, the best food we had in the whole of Punta Cana. We picked the fisherman grill and everything that came out was amazing. The lobster oh my!!! I want to go back, it was so fun. We were 54 total and every single person is still talking about this boat and how they all had fun. Thank you so much Daniel and family, you guys are definitely the best. Don’t look anywhere else, just book with them, you would not be disappointed.


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