Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour with Lunch & Transport
Snorkeling Adventure & Beach Day from La Romana
If you're after a full day of snorkeling at Catalina Island plus good food and real Dominican vibes—this tour nails it. You get reef time, fresh local lunch, drinks on the beach, and even a shot at learning merengue if you're up for it.
8h
Step-by-step itinerary
Snorkeling and Beach Activities
- Snorkel tour from La Romana port
- Swim at Catalina Island
- Buffet lunch on the island
- Dance classes: merengue and bachata
- Enjoy drinks and beach bar
- Aquarium dives
The Experience
Salt in the air, sun on my shoulders—our day started early at the port in La Romana. The boat ride out to Catalina Island was lively; you could hear a mix of Spanish and English chatter, and someone near me was already humming a bachata tune. As we pulled away from shore, the water shifted from murky blue to that clear turquoise you only see in postcards. Our guide, Miguel, pointed out Saona Island off in the distance—he said it’s the only one around here where people actually live.
The snorkeling itself? Unreal. I slipped into the water and right away spotted these bright parrotfish darting between coral heads. There was this faint salty tang in the air and every so often you’d catch a whiff of grilled chicken drifting over from the island. After about an hour in the water (and trust me, you lose track of time), we headed up for lunch—a buffet spread with rice, beans, fresh fish, and fruit that tasted like it’d just been picked that morning.
Later on, music kicked up by one of the beach bars—merengue first, then bachata. A few of us joined a quick dance lesson under some palm trees while others went back for another swim or just lounged with a cold Presidente beer. The sand gets hot by midafternoon but there’s plenty of shade if you need it. By the time we cruised back to La Romana, I felt salty, tired, happy—and honestly didn’t want to leave.
What’s included
Your spot covers private transportation from La Romana, all snorkeling equipment (no need to bring your own), buffet lunch with drinks (beer included!), plus dance lessons right on the sand. Just bring sunscreen and your sense of adventure!
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Top questions
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yep! All snorkel gear is included—you just need your swimsuit and towel.
Are drinks included during lunch?
Yes, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available at lunch and on the beach.
I can't swim well—can I still join?
You can! The guides help beginners and there are shallow spots near shore for easy swimming.
How long do we spend on Catalina Island?
You’ll have several hours to snorkel, eat lunch, swim or just relax before heading back.
Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour with Lunch & Transport
8h · EN · FR +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 80 per person
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