Snorkeling at Catalina Island: Catamaran, reef, lunch included

Catamaran, coral reef, white-sand beach, and a freshly prepared lunch on the island

Snorkel Catalina Island's coral reefs aboard a catamaran departing from Bávaro or Punta Cana with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, and a full day of stops. You board at the port, spend an hour in the water exploring the reef ecosystem with PADI-certified crew, relax on the beach, and return with lunch and unlimited domestic drinks included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catalina Island full-day trip

• Travel from hotel to port
• Stop at gift shop
• Board catamaran
• Receive snorkeling briefing
• Enjoy open bar and music
• Snorkel at first dive site
• Feed fish while snorkeling
• Relax on white-sand beaches
• Eat Dominican-style lunch on island
• Return to hotel

The experience

Hotel pickup and a modern bus get you to the port, where you board a catamaran or speedboat for the crossing to Catalina Island. A multilingual guide travels with your group (kept small to avoid the sprawl of larger excursions), and the crew includes PADI-certified divers who brief you on equipment and safety before you enter the water. An open bar and live entertainment run during the boat ride.

Your snorkeling hour happens at the first dive site, where the water clarity is high enough to see the reef structure and the fish moving through it. The crew brings bread to feed the fish while you're in the water, and they help you find gear that fits. After you surface, the day shifts to the beach: white sand, sun, and time to dry off before the meal.

Lunch is a buffet of Dominican-style food served on the island, with unlimited domestic drinks included. The return journey follows the same route back to your hotel. The whole day runs eight to nine hours from pickup to drop-off. A gift shop stop on the way to the port gives you a chance to buy souvenirs before boarding.

What’s included

• Roundtrip hotel pickup from Bávaro or Punta Cana.
• transportation by modern bus with a multilingual guide.
• catamaran or speedboat passage to and from the island.
• snorkeling equipment.
• one hour of guided snorkeling at the reef with PADI-certified crew.
• buffet lunch on the island.
• unlimited domestic drinks throughout the day.
• entertainment and music during the boat ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 8 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 44

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Paradise P.C

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a full day free and prefer a guided group experience where snorkeling, beach time, and meals are organized for you. Just show up and go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like for snorkeling at Catalina Island?

The visibility is high, letting you see the coral reef structure and tropical fish clearly. The crew provides bread to feed fish during your hour in the water, and PADI-certified divers are on hand to help with equipment and answer questions about what you're seeing.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

No experience is required. The PADI-certified crew introduces you to the equipment and health and safety procedures on board before your first snorkel session, and they help you find gear that fits properly.

What's included in the lunch?

A buffet of Dominican-style food is served on the island, with unlimited domestic beverages included throughout the day. The open bar also runs during the boat ride.

How early do I need to be ready for pickup?

Hotel pickup is included from any hotel or area in Bávaro or Punta Cana. The full day runs eight to nine hours from pickup to drop-off, so plan for an early morning departure to reach the port.