
1 / 10La Romana: Catalina Island Tour with Snorkeling and Beaches
About this activity
Spend a day exploring Isla Catalina, an uninhabited island off La Romana renowned for pristine coral reefs and abundant marine life. This full-day excursion combines guided snorkelling at dramatic underwater formations with beach relaxation and Caribbean hospitality at a private beach club.
Catalina Island Excursion Tours from Punta Cana, Catalina is a beautiful uninhabited island known as one of the best places to dosnorkelingin the Dominican Republic.
Grab your snorkel equipment and get ready to explore theCatalina Island, from under the sea! Your tour will begin at “The Wall”, inhabited by beautiful corals and brightly colored tropical fish, such as trumpet fish, porcupine, squirrel fish, queen angelfish, lionfish, trunk fish, rays, goatfish and seahorses.
Once you've dived to your heart's content, we'll return to our beach clubprivatewhere you'll enjoy a tropical cocktail, relaxing Caribbean music, and a delicious barbecue feast. and after Saona, it's probably the most popular day trip inPunta Cana. Catalina Island is located 1.5 miles off the southeastern coast ofDominican Republic, in the Caribbean Sea, and is made of coral stone and is surrounded by one of the most diverse ecosystems in the Caribbean Sea.
Highlights
- ✓Snorkel at 'The Wall'—a dramatic coral structure teeming with tropical fish, rays, and seahorses
- ✓Crystal-clear Caribbean waters with exceptional visibility and diverse coral ecosystems
- ✓Private beach club access with tropical cocktails and BBQ lunch included
- ✓Uninhabited island setting with minimal crowds compared to other Punta Cana day trips
- ✓Opportunity to spot queen angelfish, lionfish, trumpet fish, and porcupinefish
Insider tips
- ★Arrive early to maximise snorkelling time before the heat of midday; the boat typically departs in morning hours
- ★Bring reef-safe sunscreen and wear a rash guard—the Caribbean sun reflects intensely off the water
- ★The Wall is the standout snorkel spot; don't skip it even if you're fatigued, as it's the highlight of the reef system
Good to know
- •Duration is 7 hours total, including travel time from pickup points in La Romana area
- •Snorkelling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel) is typically provided; confirm with operator if you prefer your own
- •Lunch and tropical cocktail are included in the experience
- •The island is uninhabited with no infrastructure—all facilities are at the private beach club
- •Located 1.5 nautical miles off the southeast Dominican coast; boat journey is short but check sea conditions if prone to motion sickness
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Visit during the dry season (November to April) for calmest seas and best visibility underwater. Late morning to early afternoon offers the strongest sunlight for observing vibrant coral and fish colours, though early departures are standard for these tours.











