Snorkel one of the best coral reefs in the Dominican Republic, then relax on Catalina's protected white-sand beach.
A/C van drives you 1h45 to La Romana marina.
20-minute speedboat to Catalina with two snorkel stops at The Wall and The Aquarium.
Caribbean buffet on the beach plus free time on the white sand.
Isla Catalina, just off La Romana, is famous for two world-class snorkel sites: 'The Wall' (a coral drop-off teeming with reef fish) and 'The Aquarium' (a shallow reef perfect for first-timers).
Unlike Saona, Catalina is a smaller island with a quieter, calmer beach — ideal if you prefer fewer crowds and more time underwater.
Isla Catalina y Isla Saona son las dos excursiones de isla más populares de la costa sur. Catalina es más pequeña, con un arrecife protegido perfecto para snorkel (visibilidad de 20+ metros, peces de colores, corales sanos). Saona es más grande, con piscina natural en medio del mar y playas largas para caminar.
Catalina es ideal si buscas un día tranquilo enfocado en snorkel y playa virgen. Saona es la mejor opción si vas con niños o prefieres una excursión más completa con catamarán, lancha rápida y almuerzo en la playa.
07:00–08:15 — Hotel pickup in air-conditioned van. Earlier than Saona because La Romana marina is slightly farther.
08:15–10:00 — Drive on the Coral Highway to Casa de Campo / La Romana marina (1h45).
10:00–10:20 — Speedboat transfer to Isla Catalina (~20 minutes across calm Caribbean water).
10:20–11:30 — Snorkel stop #1 at 'The Wall': a coral drop-off teeming with parrotfish, sergeant majors, angelfish and the occasional reef shark.
11:30–12:30 — Snorkel stop #2 at 'The Aquarium': shallow reef perfect for beginners and underwater photography.
12:30–14:00 — Caribbean buffet lunch served beachside on Catalina: grilled meats and fish, rice, salads, tropical fruit, dessert.
14:00–16:00 — Free time on the protected white-sand beach with open bar (rum, beer, water, soft drinks) and Dominican music.
16:00–17:30 — Speedboat return to La Romana and van back to your hotel. Drop-off around 18:30.
Included: round-trip hotel pickup, speedboat & catamaran ride, two guided snorkel stops with mask, fins and life vest, Caribbean buffet lunch, open bar (rum, beer, soft drinks, water), bilingual guide and all park/port fees.
Not included: gratuities for crew (10–15% customary), prescription dive masks, professional underwater photo packages sold on board, and travel insurance. The tour does not include a wetsuit — the water is 27–28 °C year-round and a vest is more than enough.
Saona is bigger, more famous and has the natural pool. Catalina is quieter and has the best snorkeling. Many travelers do both.
Snorkel stops use life vests, but knowing how to float and breathe through a snorkel is recommended.
Hotel pickup & drop-off, speedboat ride, two guided snorkel stops (The Wall + The Aquarium) with mask, fins and vest, Caribbean buffet lunch on the beach, open bar, bilingual guide and all port/park fees.
Crew gratuities (10–15% customary), professional underwater photo packages, prescription dive masks and travel insurance. There are no extra port surcharges at the end.
Swimsuit under light clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, towel, hat, sunglasses, a dry bag for your phone and small cash for tips. Snorkel gear is provided, but you can bring your own mask if you prefer.
Pickup is around 07:00–08:15 and drop-off around 18:30 — roughly 10–11 hours door-to-door.
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