Catalina Island Excursion
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Overview
Catalina Island stands out for its natural beauty and pristine landscapes. Part of the East Island National Park , it's ready to welcome you and offer a tranquility that only truly authentic places can provide. Many visitors comment after their excursions that they've encountered the most beautiful beaches they've ever seen: untouched, idyllic, with white sand and crystal-clear water, Catalina Island is an ideal spot for water sports .
The island has three main beaches: East, West, and North. On this excursion, you'll be able to enjoy them all, especially the West beach, which is the most popular with tourists due to its beauty.
Snorkeling and diving reach their full potential on Catalina Island, as the island's coastline is formed by coral reefs inhabited by tropical fish of all colors, starfish, and a much wider variety of marine life, which, together with the crystal-clear water , makes it a perfect area for diving.
Catalina Island is a place to dream!
Why can't you miss this tour?
If you’re in Punta Cana, you can’t miss Catalina Island, known to the Taíno people as Toeya . It’s one of the 29 national parks in the Dominican Republic.
It’s located a few kilometers southeast of the island of Hispaniola , in La Romana, and the transfer takes just 30 minutes by boat from the port. During the journey, you can enjoy spectacular scenery and you might even spot animals like manatees or dolphins just a few meters away .
It is one of the most biodiverse islands in the country, with over 300 species of birds in the area. Furthermore, the vegetation includes more than 500 varieties of plants.
For all these reasons, it is one of the most sought-after experiences for tourists.
👉 Starting at $80
🏨 Hotel zones
Excursion duration: 8 hours
Departure time: 7:00 am Dominican time
Hotel pickup
Every day
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What's included in the Catalina Island tour?
The Catalina Island excursion departs daily. It starts early and includes transportation from your hotel to La Romana, 69 kilometers by road from Punta Cana, where the catamaran departs for Catalina Island. The excursion lasts approximately 8 hours , so you will return to your hotel in the late afternoon or evening.
On the catamaran you will have access to local drinks and enjoy the company of an entertainment team that will keep you entertained throughout the journey.
Once on the island and surrounded by the fine sand of its beaches, you’ll have plenty of free time to enjoy this little paradise . The options are endless: relax, snorkel, stroll along the coast…
This excursion also includes a buffet lunch , where you can try typical Dominican food and drinks.
Snorkeling equipment is also included in the tour price and consists of a life jacket, fins, and mask . You’ll also be accompanied by a professional guide at all times in the water. This way, your experience will be more complete, allowing you to fully enjoy the depths of the Caribbean Sea.
Itinerary
07:00 – Pick-up from your hotel to our meeting point.
08:30 – Departure from our meeting point towards La Romana.
10:30 – We arrive in La Romana, where we will board a ship to Catalina Island.
- Tres Ojos National Park: in its cave you will find one of the most important tourist destinations in the park, the freshwater lake that lies inside .
- Columbus Lighthouse: monument and museum dedicated to the figure of Christopher Columbus , discoverer of the New World.
- Colonial City: historic and leisure center of Santo Domingo.
10:45 – We will board the catamaran , where we will invite you to try our local drinks and you can enjoy our entertainment team and Dominican music throughout the journey .
- Alcázar de Colón or Viceroyal Palace of Don Diego Colón.
- Cathedral of Saint Mary.
- Amber Museum.
- Rum Museum.
- Museum of the Royal Houses.
11:45 – We make our first stop where you'll snorkel with a professional guide who can answer any questions you may have. If you don't know how to swim, don't worry, our guide will accompany you throughout the activity.
13:30 – All-you-can-eat buffet , where you will taste the best dishes of Dominican Creole cuisine .
14:30 – Leisure time to enjoy the wonderful beach of Catalina Island.
15:30 – We return to La Romana.
17:00 – We begin the return journey to your accommodation.
18:00 - End of tour.
Frequently asked questions
Recommendations for visiting Catalina Island with our tour
A good sunscreen .
A beach towel .
Sunglasses .
Bring cash if you want to buy some souvenirs, gifts or mementos of your visit to the island.
Is there free cancellation of the reservation?
Highlights
- Excursion duration: 8 hours
- Departure time: 7:00 am Dominican time
- Hotel pickup
- Every day
