Islands

Catalina Island: What It Is and How to Go

Catalina Island is a snorkeling and beach outing off La Romana. The trip from Punta Cana combines a road transfer, a boat ride and a stop at the reef if conditions allow.

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Catalina Island with snorkeling

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10 h Guide in English, Spanish, French, and Italian

A trip to the reef off La Romana, with time on the beach.

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Departing from

Punta Cana → La Romana

Pickup

The listing includes pickup and return to the hotel.

Timing

About 10 hours with transfers.

The reef first, then the beach

Catalina's value is in what you can see underwater. If it is your first snorkel, ask about the depth, the life vest and how you enter the water from the boat. Visibility changes with the sea.

Choose by what you want to do in the water

To float over a reef, Catalina is the most snorkeling-focused option. If you would rather combine a crossing with a swim in shallow water, look at the Saona plan.

Before you go

Which port do you leave from for Catalina Island?

The excursion from Punta Cana first travels to the port of La Romana, where the boat ride begins.

Do I have to dive with a tank?

The linked activity is surface snorkeling. If you have doubts about your swimming level or the equipment, check before booking.