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15 Catalina Island Tours Worth a Slot in Your Week

38 tours  ·  from $58 a head

The good catalina island tours fill up days ahead in high season. Below are the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Catalina Island - Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran - Lunch and Beach Time at Catalina
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Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

1.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129Our pick

From Bayahibe, sail aboard the Quetzal catamaran to Catalina Island for snorkeling at The Wall and The Aquarium, lunch, and time on the beach. The day also includes snacks, an open bar, guide commentary, and a return cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River. The group is capped at 28, and hotel pickup is offered.

“It was an amazing trip. The food, drinks and crew were fantastic. Great time snorkeling and enjoying the water.”

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From Punta Cana or Bayahibe: Catalina Island with Snorkeling - A short boat ride to the snorkeling site
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From Punta Cana or Bayahibe: Catalina Island with Snorkeling

2.From Punta Cana or Bayahibe: Catalina Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 144 reviews · 10 hours · from $58Best value

Spend a full day traveling from Punta Cana or Bayahibe to Catalina Island with Nautilus Diving Center. The private activity includes a boat ride, a snorkeling stop above coral gardens, a Dominican-style barbecue buffet, drinks, and beach time. English- and Spanish-speaking guides are available. Pickup depends on your hotel location, so confirm your meeting point before travel day.

“- notre hôtel n'étant pas dans la zone de prise en charge, nous avons dû nous débrouiller par nous même pour nous rendre dans le lieu. (Limite harceler le responsable pour avoir la zone de rdv!!!!) - Le personnel pensant qu'on ne parler pas créoles (erreur) ce sont permis des commentaires désobligeants - confiner dans 20m de transat pendant 2h - 0 découverte de l'île, rien - un aller retour en bateau pour rester couché sur un transat 2h (pour ceux qui on eu la chance d'en avoir) Inconcevable”

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Full-Day Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour from La Romana - Snorkeling at The Wall
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Full-Day Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour from La Romana

3.Full-Day Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 117 reviews · from $72

From La Romana, ride a catamaran to Catalina Island for a guided snorkel at The Wall, then spend time on a private west-side beach with a Dominican barbecue lunch. Snorkel gear, hotel transfers, loungers, and drinks are included. Expect a full day, but remember that pickup and waiting time can take a significant share of it.

“5 star from free ride from resort to dock to snorkeling, beach, professional photographers, true Dominican meal and unlimited free drinks. Driver even let us stop in town after for souvenirs.”

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Private Luxury Catamaran - Saona or Catalina island - What the day feels like on board
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Private Luxury Catamaran – Saona or Catalina island

4.Private Luxury Catamaran – Saona or Catalina island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Set out from La Romana aboard a private catamaran for up to 15 people, with a route you can shape with the captain and crew. Stops may include Catuano, Saona, and Las Palmillas. Joy and Lola are among the crew members named by past passengers. Expect snacks, an open bar with local drinks, and guided commentary; lunch is not included.

“My family and I are very happy with this beautiful excursion ,…. We had a beautiful time. The welcome was beautiful and the food was spectacular, delicious and tasty. There were lots of variety off food to pick from the Buffett was incredible !!!!! Thank you to the whole crew who made my whole family feel welcome and loved !”

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Catalina Island Snorkel Excursion from Punta Cana - The ride back and the real value
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Catalina Island Snorkel Excursion from Punta Cana

5.Catalina Island Snorkel Excursion from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 80 reviews · from $179

Travel from Punta Cana to Catalina Island with SeaPro Divers for snorkeling at The Wall and time on a private beach. The trip includes snorkel gear, life vests, lunch, beverages and pickup from selected hotels. Scuba participants may share the boat, so confirm the vessel and what drinks are included before you go.

“Staff was great! Baby love was adorable and sweet! I met some wonderful ppl on this tour .”

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Punta Cana: Full-day Snorkelling Tour in Catalina Island - The boat ride and the reef stop
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Punta Cana: Full-day Snorkelling Tour in Catalina Island

6.Full-day Snorkelling Tour in Catalina Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 54 reviews

Take an 11-hour trip from Punta Cana to Catalina Island, with hotel pickup, a bus ride to La Romana, a boat or catamaran crossing, a coral-reef snorkel stop, beach time, and an included buffet lunch. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French. Expect an early start and a long day, with transport comfort a point to consider.

“La pasé espectacular rodeada de playas hermosas, aguas cristalinas y un ambiente súper relajante. Gracias a One Click Shuttles & Travel todo estuvo perfecto: desde el transporte 🚐, la organización 👌, hasta el almuerzo delicioso frente al mar 🍽️🏖️. 💙 Sin duda, una experiencia que volvería a repetir mil veces. ¡100% recomendado!”

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From Punta Cana: Small Group Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour - The Chavon River brings a quieter finish
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From Punta Cana: Small Group Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour

7.Small Group Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 8 hours - 630 minutes · from $128

Travel by van to Bayahibe, then explore Catalina Island by boat with stops at the Wall and Aquarium, beach time, lunch, and a Chavon River cruise. The boat carries up to 30 people. Guides may include Christian, Claudio, Evan, José, Gregorio, or Francine.

“Our driver on the way home was falling asleep at the wheel and we narrowly avoided more than 3 accidents. No fault of the boat company but they need to use a different transport company The snorkeling and beach day were great, but both my son and I had stomach issues after the provided beach lunch.”

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Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience - A glimpse of the Chavón River
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Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience

8.Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · from $90

From Bayahibe, sail past the Chavón River to Catalina Island for 45 minutes of reef snorkeling, then spend about 2.5 hours on the beach with lunch and an open bar. Snorkel gear, transport and a multilingual guide are included. José is one named guide, with languages including French, Spanish, Italian and Russian.

“Trop de monde sur le catamaran Une des hôtesses n'était pas du tout sympathique Repas sous forme de buffet très moyen L'île Catalina autrefois préservée et magnifique est devenue un piège à touristes a l'identique de Saona”

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Catalina Island, even more pristine than Saona - Boarding the boat for Catalina
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Catalina Island, even more pristine than Saona

9.Catalina Island, even more pristine than Saona

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 25 reviews · 1 day · from $60

Leave Bávaro by air-conditioned bus, then travel by catamaran or speedboat to Catalina Island. The day includes a reef snorkeling stop, beach time, a Dominican buffet, and unlimited local drinks. Guides speak six languages, but transport and boat transfers can take longer than planned.

“Fajnie ze to była mała grupa, dobrze zorganizowana i fajny przewodnik, przystanek na morzu na nurkowanie moglby byc krótszy bo ryb niewiele było widać jesli tylko snorkelingowałeś, wiecej ryb bylo w wodzie przy plaży i tam moglo byc wiecej czasu , ponadto deficyt czasu na wyspie zeby sobie ją trochę eksplorować.”

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Punta Cana or La Romana: Catalina Island Tour and Snorkeling - The catamaran ride leads to the coral wall
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Punta Cana or La Romana: Catalina Island Tour and Snorkeling

10.Punta Cana or La Romana: Catalina Island Tour and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 25 reviews · 8h 30m · from $65

Travel by air-conditioned bus and catamaran to Catalina Island for a coral wall snorkel, beach time and a Dominican buffet with soft drinks. Gear, Cotubanamá National Park entry and hotel transport are included. The day lasts about eight and a half hours; confirm your pickup point and expect snorkeling time to vary.

“Bonne activité à faire. Peut-être serait-il nécessaire d’avoir un peu plus de temps sur l’île pour bien profiter. Un merci en particulier pour Daniela du staff à qui on doit toute notre journée !”

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Punta Cana: Catalina Island Trip with Snorkeling - One hour in the water
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Punta Cana: Catalina Island Trip with Snorkeling

11.Catalina Island Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $63

From Bávaro, travel by coach to La Romana, then take a boat to Catalina Island for a one-hour snorkeling stop and beach time with a Dominican-style barbecue buffet. The package includes hotel pickup, snorkeling gear or activity, and national alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The Nautilus team is based on the island; no guide names are provided.

“Den var bra. Guiden var otydlig och rörig. Dålig information när vi kom dit. Vi var först på plats med bussen fick vi fick vänta in tre till. Hade varit trevligt med information om vad som hände. Var över på ön vid ca 11.30 blev inte så mycket tid där. Hem igen vid 15.00 typ.”

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Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from La Romana - What to expect at The Wall
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Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from La Romana

12.Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $123

From La Romana, take a catamaran to Catalina Island for two guided scuba sessions at The Wall and The Aquarium, then head to a private beach for a Dominican BBQ, drinks, swimming, and snorkeling. Equipment and hotel transfers are included. PADI-certified guides lead the underwater outings; Joel and Edwar have guided groups, though staff can vary.

“I booked through trip advisor instead of our resort and after visiting with other guests I’m glad I did. We Stayed at the Casa de Campo and a bus from Passion Paradise Adventure arrived on time to pick me up. My drive to the boat was maybe 10 minutes. (Booking from Casa de Campo would have been about an our over to the dive shop, then an hour back to the boat.) The price at my resort was cheaper, but the taxi was not included and would have been another $45. So in the end I spent less and spent less time driving around. We were on a boat with…”

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Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana - Sailing out to Catalina Island
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Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana

13.Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · 9 hours · from $175

Travel by bus from Punta Cana or Bavaro to La Romana, then sail to Catalina Island with a PADI-certified team. The trip includes guided scuba stops at The Wall and The Aquarium, a beach barbecue, unlimited drinks, and time to snorkel or relax. No guide names are provided, and beginner instruction may vary.

“Très bien mais j'aurais souhaité plus d'encadrement lors de ma plongée... la première c'est très bien passée, la seconde j'ai eu des difficultés (eau dans le masque, je n'arrivais pas à la retirer car j'avais mal placé le masque sur ma tête... ) résultats : depuis que je suis sorti de l'eau j'ai mal au niveau de la poitrine, les poumons probablement...”

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From Punta Cana: Catalina Island Swim, Sail & Snorkel - Snorkeling at the Coral Reef Wall
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From Punta Cana: Catalina Island Swim, Sail & Snorkel

14.Catalina Island Swim, Sail & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

This eight-hour excursion pairs hotel pickup with a boat trip toward Catalina Island, a snorkeling stop at the Caribbean Sea Coral Reef Wall, and time on a white-sand beach. Lunch, drinks, soda, snorkel gear, and an air-conditioned bus are included. On the return, a live bachata and merengue demonstration gives you a chance to join in.

“That was surprisingly good! We usually don't do guided tours, but this was our only option to go to Catalina Island. However, the guide was friendly, except a short toilet stop no time at souvenir shop was wasted. We got to the harbor in Bayahibe soon, the Catamaran was nice as well, we were lucky that the used the sail, many of them just cruise with the engine. Snorkeling time could be a little longer and you had to carry a vest for security, but the coral wall was cool indeed and much more to see than the Bayahibe artificial reef. Buffet Food was okay, the grilled Pollo and meat…”

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Fantastic Catalina island, beach and depth - Six hours around Catalina Island
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Fantastic Catalina island, beach and depth

15.Fantastic Catalina island, beach and depth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $113

Set out from Bayahibe by power boat for a full day at Catalina Island, with supervised snorkeling at a site about 10 meters deep, time for the beach, and lunch with Dominican food, drinks, and snacks. The return route includes a two-hour cruise on the Río Chavón. Groups are capped at 27, and Bayahibe and Dominicus transport is included.

“We had a wonderful trip. The whole crew was excellent and made the excursion a lot of fun for everyone.”

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