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Catalina Island, Dominican Republic

Catalina Island, Dominican Republic: Our most recommended tours and activities

La Romana: Catalina Island Full-Day Snorkeling Tour

1. La Romana: Catalina Island Full-Day Snorkeling Tour

Climb aboard the gleaming white “Paradise” catamaran for a full-day of fun in the sun of Catalina Island, and discover the Dominican Republic’s most beautiful underwater eco system. Departing from the marina at around 10:00, set course for the east side of Catalina Island to snorkel in the turquoise waters of “The Wall,” offering superb visibility conditions for spotting the rich marine life of the Caribbean Sea. An adventure team will be on hand to assist you with your snorkel equipment requirements. Next, set sail for a beach on the west side of the island to find the perfect spot for the rest of the afternoon. An acclaimed chef of Catalina Island will have been busy preparing an incredible Dominican feast for you, which will be served at around 13:00. Enjoy servings of barbecued pork and chicken, as well as abundant salads, pasta, and local fruits. Those on the VIP package will get a serving of barbecued lobster, served with a glass of cold white wine. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the island at leisure. Stroll along white sand beaches, or relax under palm trees, listening to the waves break on the shore. The beach bar is carefully positioned so that you can take in the cool breeze of the ocean, while trying a selection of refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. At around 15:15, climb aboard the catamaran, where you can expect light refreshments at the bar and dancing from the entertainment team. Cruise back to La Romana marina for an approximate 16:00 arrival. A transfer bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Punta Cana: Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island

2. Punta Cana: Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island

After hotel pick-up from your Punta Cana or Bavaro hotel, arrive at the marina. Be welcomed aboard "Paradise" by the team with tropical refreshments. Your PADI-certified dive team will give health and safety procedures and a snorkeling briefing to ensure your experience is unforgettable but safe. Leave the marina and head for the east side of Catalina Island to the snorkel site "The Wall," catering to both novice and expert snorkelers. Life jackets are available here. During the journey, enjoy light refreshments and music. After approximately 30 minutes, arrive at the snorkel site and enjoy just under an hour of snorkeling. Expect clear turquoise waters, incredible visibility, and an amazing underwater ecosystem. After snorkeling, board the boat and head to the west side. On arrival, head to a private beach. There is a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments available. Snorkeling equipment is available at the bar so you can enjoy the snorkel sites near the beach. Lunch will be served at around 13:00. The Dominican feast will be prepared by a renowned local chef. Enjoy fresh lobster caught that morning (VIP package only), pork, chicken, salads, pasta, and local fruits. After lunch, the rest of the afternoon is free. Relax while listening to the waves breaking on the shore, snorkel in the clear turquoise waters, or enjoy the open bar. Finally, board the boat and arrive back at the marina at 4:00 PM. From there, board a bus back to your Punta Cana or Bavaro hotel.

Punta Cana: Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island by Cataraman

3. Punta Cana: Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island by Cataraman

Experience a great day at Catalina Island, snorkeling in various spots and hitting the beach. Begin by stopping at ''the Wall," a snorkeling spot that is about 30 feet deep and is host to a variety of colorful fish. Next, stop at another snorkeling spot, ''the Aquarium'', which is about 4 meters deep. For more fun, take advantage of an opportunity to jump from the boat. Finally, eat lunch on Catalina beach, where you will have about two and a half hours to relax, lounge, swim, and snorkel some more. Later, get back to the sail catamaran and continue on to the Chavon River, a unique a tranquil place where scenes from "Anaconda" and several other movies were shot. To return, cruise on the catamaran along the coast and enjoy a beautiful view of the mansions and villas before arriving back in Bayahibe.

From Punta Cana: Catalina Snorkeling & Altos de Chavon Tour

4. From Punta Cana: Catalina Snorkeling & Altos de Chavon Tour

Experience the beauty of Catalina Island (Isla Catalina). Explore the beauty of the ocean while snorkeling around the island, and see the island's unique ecosystems. Enjoy an opportunity to explore the villa of Altos de Chavón, built in the Mediterranean style. Begin the tour with hotel pickup in modern and comfortable buses, before arriving at the Pier in La Romana to board and depart to the island. Stop first at the Snorkel site La Pared, with some of the most interesting coral reefs on the entire island, as it has the largest variety of live corals, fish, crustaceans, and other marine species on the island as it is a protected area listed as a National Park. Learn more about the seas around the Island, rich in wildlife, with many species of birds and tropical marine fish, and the large areas where natural sandbars offshore bring the depth to just a few feet. Continue your journey to Catalina Island after snorkeling, where its crystal clear waters and white sand beaches await. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings, relax, and enjoy a delicious Dominican lunch and drinks. Visit the villa of Altos de Chavón, built in the Mediterranean style of the XVI century. Marvel at one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region, which has several art Schools, an amphitheater for the presentation of great artistic events, and appreciate one of the best views of the Chavón River.

Punta Cana: Full Day Boat Trip to Catalina Island with Lunch

5. Punta Cana: Full Day Boat Trip to Catalina Island with Lunch

Discover the beauty of Catalina Island on this day trip from Punta Cana. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations. Go on a guided snorkeling trip at the Catalina Wall and dig into local flavors with a traditional Dominican lunch. Relax on the beach with an open bar. Be picked up from your Punta Cana hotel and travel by air-conditioned bus to Bayahibe. Board a catamaran for a scenic cruise to Catalina Island. Enjoy a welcome drink as your guide tells you a bit about the history and natural features of the island, which is part of the National Park of the East. Snorkel with a PADI-certified guide at the Catalina Wall where you can spy colorful corals, tropical fish, and maybe sea turtles or stingrays. Journey past La Minitas Beach, one of the most exclusive stretches of sand on the island. Go north towards the mouth of Chavon River. Navigate past luxury villas, golf courses and tropical jungle. Arrive at a private beach on Catalina Island. Sip a drink from the open bar and soak up the tropical island vibes. Participate in exciting activities like snorkeling offshore or unwinding on the white sand beach. Savor a Dominican lunch and have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the island before heading back to Punta Cana to end your tour.

From Punta Cana: Catamaran Day Trip to Catalina Island

6. From Punta Cana: Catamaran Day Trip to Catalina Island

Explore the Dominican Caribbean on this day trip from Punta Cana. Transfer from your hotel in an air-conditioned bus and cruise to the island aboard a catamaran where there are two open bars that serve beer, rum and cocktails. Savor fresh Dominican food cooked on the island. Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Punta Cana and sit back on the bus ride that includes free WIFI service. Board the custom-built sailing catamaran and soak up some sun on as you cruise to the snorkeling site known as 'the wall." Stop to explore the rich underwater world that is teeming with colorful marine life. Continue to the paradisiacal Catalina Island where a team will be waiting to welcome you on the white sand. Have three hours of free time to enjoy water activities like paddle boarding, kayaking, zayacking, peddle boating and water biking. Spend time chilling out on the beach with a drink from one of the two open bars or eat something from the delicious buffet. Return to your hotel at the end of your tour.

La Romana: Scuba Diving in Catalina Island

7. La Romana: Scuba Diving in Catalina Island

Our team will be waiting to welcome you aboard ‘Paradise’ with tropical refreshments. We will leave the marina at around 10.00am, setting a course for the east side of Catalina Island, to the first dive site known as 'The Wall', with depths from 5m (16ft) to 40m+ (131ft+).  We arrive at our first dive site at around 10.30am, where you will enjoy just under an hour of diving to discover the true beauty of 'The Wall'. You can expect turquoise waters, incredible visibility, a rich marine life and an amazing underwater ecosystem.  Our dive team will be available to help guide you through the underwater paradise. Next we will set a course at around 11.30am heading to the west side of Catalina Island to the second dive site. You will enjoy just under an hour of diving, where you will experience the true beauty of 'The Aquarium', with depths from 8m (26ft) to 12m+ (39ft+). At around 12:30pm we will head towards our beach on Catalina Island, where you will be welcomed by our team and helped to find you’re the perfect spot in paradise for the rest of the afternoon. Our renowned chef on the island has been busy in the kitchen preparing an incredible Dominican feast, which will be served at around 1:00pm. Enjoy servings of barbecued pork and chicken, as well as abundant salads, pasta, and local fruits. The rest of the afternoon will be yours to explore the island and stroll it's white sand beaches or relax under palm trees, whilst listening to the waves break on the shore. Our beach bar is carefully positioned by the ocean, so that you can enjoy the cool breeze, whilst trying our selection of refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages At around 3:15pm we will set a course for the marina, where you can expect to enjoy light refreshments at the bar and dancing from our entertainment team. On arrival at the marine at around 4.00pm, you will find your bus waiting to take you back to your hotel.

From Punta Cana: Catalina Island Swim, Sail & Snorkel

8. From Punta Cana: Catalina Island Swim, Sail & Snorkel

Enjoy a relaxing day on the beaches of Catalina Island. Board a riverboat and experience a jungle cruise through the breathtaking gorge of the Chavon River to get to the island. Once at Catalina Island, grab a snorkel set and dive underneath the waves. Swim in the clear blue waters, relax in beach chairs, or explore the white beach. During your 4-hour stay, you can enjoy drinks, lunch, and snacks in the sun. On the journey back, experience a live bachata and merengue demonstration — practice your dance skills and join in, closing your beach day with a fun dance.

Punta Cana: Catalina Island and Snorkeling Tour

9. Punta Cana: Catalina Island and Snorkeling Tour

We leave in the early hours of the morning of the hotels in Punta Cana and Bayahibe, buses with comfort and air conditioning, to reach the wonderful city of La Romana. Embark upon arrival at the port in the Multihull all the fun of our leaders take us to one of the most beautiful coral barriers of the Dominican Republic, there may perform Diving and Snorkeling if desired. Then we continue to Catalina Island to enjoy a refreshing swim, while whoever wants can also snorkel. We eat a delicious buffet lunch and take some classes of merengue and bachata, as we take some delicious drinks. In the afternoon return to Catamaran back to the Port of La Romana to start back to the hotel.

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3.5 / 5

based on 329 reviews

Great snorkeling day trip. The pickup may seem a bit chaotic, but it worked perfectly and with the Caribbean serenity you always get to your destination. The first snorkel stop was wonderful, lots of fish and coral. A little tip: swim deeper. There you are alone and see more fish. The second stop at the beautiful sandy beach was great including lunch. Our recommendation: bring cash for the lobster or fresh fish. Worth it!

A really top-notch team, from the boss to the guides, including the crew and the photographer... Trilingual starting in English Spanish and French. A small group excursion, far from crowded boats like canned sardines. Two very nice snorkeling stops, a meal on a beautiful beach and a return trip along the coast to the mouth of the Savona river. A day of pure happiness!!!

Excellent organization of the tour, Justine from Dominican Atittude was fantastic, very professional and cheerful, always attentive to everyone, especially during the snorkeling. I strongly recommend!

Nice day on the island, too bad there were a lot of waves... The buffet was full, the bar too, a good day.

We had a great experience! Would definitely recommend!!