Catalina Island Tour from Punta Cana – Snorkeling Day & Altos de Chavón
DURATION
Full day
RESORT PICKUP
Round trip ✓
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Catalina Island – Adult
$99
Catalina Island – Child
$50
Catalina Island – Infant
$0
Catalina + Altos de Chavón )
$119
Catalina + Altos de Chavón – Child
$60
ltos de Chavón – Infant
$0
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Mask on, a deep breath, and the reef drops away beneath you into deep blue. Catalina Island is the snorkeling day trip from Punta Cana, just a short sail from La Romana.
Our Catalina Island option takes you by motomaran to The Wall for a guided snorkel of about 45 minutes, with gear provided. Then it's beach time on Catalina with a Dominican BBQ lunch and drinks (beer, rum, sodas and water), before heading back to the mainland around 2:30 PM. Want more? Choose Catalina + Altos de Chavón to add a stop at Altos de Chavón with entry included, plus a lunch buffet, open bar and snorkeling.
Round-trip hotel transport from Punta Cana. Catalina Island from $99 per adult, Catalina + Altos de Chavón $119 per adult and $60 per child (4–9), and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Why Snorkelers Book This Catalina Island Day Trip
Compare the Two Options
What to Expect
Here is how your day unfolds, step by step.
STEP 1
Early hotel pickup
STEP 2
Drive to La Romana
STEP 3
Boat to Catalina Island (motomaran on the Catalina Island option)
STEP 4
Guided snorkeling (about 45 minutes at The Wall on the Catalina Island option)
STEP 5
Beach time with lunch and drinks
STEP 6
Altos de Chavón stop with entry, worked in before or after the beach depending on the day's route
STEP 7
(Catalina + Altos de Chavón option only)
STEP 8
Hotel drop-off
What's Included
- Round-trip hotel transport from Punta Cana
- Boat to Catalina Island
- Guided snorkeling with equipment
- Beach time
- Lunch and drinks (Catalina Island: Dominican BBQ lunch with beer, rum, sodas and water; Catalina + Altos de Chavón: lunch buffet and open bar)
- Altos de Chavón stop with entry (Catalina + Altos de Chavón option)
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Souvenirs
- Personal purchases
Pickup Times & Zones
Early morning pickup; your exact time is confirmed after booking. Round-trip transport from most Bávaro / Punta Cana hotels (some remote areas may cost extra).
What to Bring
Saona or Catalina?
Saona or Catalina? Choose Catalina Island for snorkeling. Choose Saona for the palm-lined beach, the natural pool and a relaxed beach day.
Pros
- A day trip built around snorkeling
- Lunch and drinks included
- Add Altos de Chavón in the same day
Cons
- Long day with an early start
- Catalina Island option: not for pregnant guests, minimum age 2
FAQs
Saona or Catalina: which should I pick?
Saona for the beach and the natural pool; Catalina for snorkeling.
What days does it run?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
What's the difference between the two options?
Catalina Island ($99) is snorkeling, lunch, drinks and beach time. Catalina + Altos de Chavón ($119 adult, $60 child 4–9) adds a stop with entry at Altos de Chavón, with lunch buffet and open bar.
Is there a dress code at Altos de Chavón?
No swimsuits, so bring a cover-up.
What time is pickup?
Early morning; your exact time is confirmed after booking.
How much for kids?
Children 4–9 are $50 on the Catalina Island option and $60 on Catalina + Altos de Chavón. Under 4 are free (Catalina Island option: minimum age 2).
Can pregnant guests join?
Not on the Catalina Island option.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Private groups and private bookings: up to 72 hours before.
What if the weather is bad?
Tours run rain or shine. If the captain or the port authority cancels the trip for safety, you can reschedule for another day or get a full refund.
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