Snorkeling at Catalina Island & Altos de Chavón from La Romana

Snorkel Catalina's reefs and walk a recreated Mediterranean village in one day

A full-day snorkeling tour from La Romana combines two distinct stops: Catalina Island, where you enter the water to explore reefs teeming with marine life, and Altos de Chavón, a replica 16th-century Mediterranean village with cobblestone streets and galleries. Hotel pickup is included, as are a professional guide, buffet lunch and drinks. The tour runs about eight hours and operates in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Altos de Chavón4h · entry included
2. Catalina Island4h · entry included

Explore Altos de Chavón and Catalina Island

• Visit Altos de Chavón village
• Stroll cobblestone streets
• Admire historic architecture
• Enjoy artistic ambiance
• Travel to Catalina Island
• Sunbathe on white-sand beaches
• Snorkel in clear waters
• Have beachside lunch

The experience

Your day begins in Altos de Chavón, where a professional guide leads you through the cobblestone streets and historic architecture of this recreated Mediterranean village. You'll have time to walk the Central Plaza and absorb the artistic atmosphere before heading to the water. The village sits on a bluff overlooking the coast, so the transition from colonial architecture to open sea is sharp and deliberate.

Catalina Island is the core of the day. The island sits within the Eastern National Park and is known for calm, clear water and white-sand beaches. You'll have time to snorkel in waters where marine life is visible without deep diving, sunbathe on the beach, and settle into the rhythm of an island afternoon. A buffet lunch and drinks are served beachside, so you eat where you swim.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means no arranging transport to the dock or timing a return. Your guide stays with the group throughout, and the full day, from pickup to return, runs approximately eight hours. Bring sunscreen and a towel. Snorkeling gear is part of the tour setup.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide throughout the day.
• entry to Altos de Chavón and Catalina Island.
• snorkeling access.
• buffet lunch and drinks at the beach.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (11 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Somos Viaje

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're combining two experiences (cultural exploration and water activity) in a single day and prefer not to arrange your own transport. The group size and fixed itinerary mean you'll move at a set pace with other travelers, which keeps both stops manageable within eight hours.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Altos de Chavón and how much time do I spend there?

Altos de Chavón is a replica of a 16th-century Mediterranean village built in the Dominican Republic, featuring cobblestone streets, historic architecture and galleries. You visit the Central Plaza and walk the village with your guide during the first part of the day before heading to Catalina Island for snorkeling.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling is included in the tour, which means the setup and access are arranged for you. Bring sunscreen, a towel and any personal items you prefer. The guide will confirm what gear is provided at checkout.

What kind of marine life will I see when snorkeling at Catalina Island?

Catalina Island's waters are described as teeming with marine life. The island is part of the Eastern National Park and known for calm, clear conditions that make snorkeling accessible without requiring deep diving or advanced skills.

Does the tour include meals and drinks?

Yes, a buffet lunch and drinks are included and served beachside at Catalina Island, so you eat where you've been snorkeling.