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Catalina Island Snorkeling: Family-Friendly Adventure
4.8
25 Ratings
Bayahíbe
Experience the beauty of Catalina Island with a snorkeling adventure in a serene barrier island setting. Discover rich marine life and explore the island’s diverse flora and fauna. Perfect for the whole family!
Experience the beauty of Catalina Island with a snorkeling adventure in a serene barrier island setting. Discover rich marine life and explore the island’s diverse flora and fauna. Perfect for the whole family!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bayahibe - Begin your adventure at Bayahibe, the starting point of the excursion. Depending on your preference, you can either be picked up at the Inn or arrive directly at our office, where you’ll board a comfortable boat.
- Catalina Island - The first stop is at the snorkeling site “The Wall,” located near Catalina Island. This stunning…
- Bayahibe - Begin your adventure at Bayahibe, the starting point of the excursion. Depending on your preference, you can either be picked up at the Inn or arrive directly at our office, where you’ll board a comfortable boat.
- Catalina Island - The first stop is at the snorkeling site “The Wall,” located near Catalina Island. This stunning underwater drop-off offers the chance to observe tropical fish and the seabed in clear waters, accessible to everyone and supervised by the crew.
- Isla Catalina - The second stop is at a shallow area known as “The Aquarium,” perfect for viewing a variety of tropical fish in calm and clear waters.
- Catalina Island Beach - Relax on a managed beach on Catalina Island, set in a preserved natural environment. A Dominican lunch is served right on the beach. Enjoy free time to swim, relax under the shade of palm trees, and take in the crystal-clear turquoise waters.
- Rio Chavon - On the return journey, sail along the Chavón River, renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes. With cliffs, lush vegetation, and tranquil waters, discover a unique setting that has been a filming location for several movies.
What's Included
- Pick-up from hotels and residences in Dominicus (depending on option)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (rum, beer, soda, water)
- Snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
- Entrance fees to the National Park
- Dominican buffet breakfast served on the beach
- Accompaniment by a Certified Local Guide throughout the tour
- Snacks during the day (pineapple, chips, cakes)
- Pick-up from hotels and residences in Dominicus (depending on option)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (rum, beer, soda, water)
- Snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
- Entrance fees to the National Park
- Dominican buffet breakfast served on the beach
- Accompaniment by a Certified Local Guide throughout the tour
- Snacks during the day (pineapple, chips, cakes)
What's Not Included
- Professional photos (optional, with supplement)
- Professional photos (optional, with supplement)
Additional Information
This tour stands out with its two outstanding snorkeling locations, “The Wall” and “The Aquarium,” which boast an abundance of marine life and excellent visibility. Catalina Island, being less visited than Saona, provides a more pristine and genuine setting. The small group size, limited to 30 participants, ensures a comfortable, welcoming, and inclusive experience for all.
This tour stands out with its two outstanding snorkeling locations, “The Wall” and “The Aquarium,” which boast an abundance of marine life and excellent visibility. Catalina Island, being less visited than Saona, provides a more pristine and genuine setting. The small group size, limited to 30 participants, ensures a comfortable, welcoming, and inclusive experience for all.
Location
Dominican Attitude Excursions
Calle Roma
• If you are staying in Bayahibe, our office is within walking distance (5 min max).
• Customers with vehicles can come directly.
• Optional transport from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica and La Romana: select the option during Reservation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(25 Ratings)
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Uwe_w
Feb 28, 2026
Los geilos 🌴🍹👍 - Dear team
Yesterday's boat trip was really a great story! The passage through the Chavon River in particular was an absolute highlight – impressive and full of adventure feeling. Big praise also to the guys on board: great service, attentive, easygoing and just great.
Snorkeling in strong waves was definitely not for beginners – but that’s what makes it exciting. And the speedboat ride? Pure adrenaline! Not for the faint-hearted, but a real experience.
Thank you for this unforgettable day – it was perfectly organized and really fun!
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Grant
Dec 28, 2025
A great day out on the water - Very friendly bunch of people. We took a snorkelling expedition out to Catalina Island, had lunch on the beach. They have clean boats and take you right out to where you want to be. The staff were helpful and fun the whole day. Included was taxi service too and from our hotel.
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Navigate596602
Jan 28, 2025
Amazing day, that's the word of one of my grandchildren - Marina and her team are amazing.
We had privatized a boat for the day and everything was unforgettable in addition to snorkeling where we felt each time like in an aquarium, we had the chance to see dolphins.
To do and to redo. It is the most beautiful memory of our trip to Rep Dom.
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Jos_g409
Dec 8, 2024
Travel Catalina Island - Very good experience. We had a great time.
The staff always worried that we would enjoy and be fine. It was a lot of fun.
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876carmenl876
Nov 23, 2024
Terrific small group snorkeling excursion - Marina and the crew provided a great snorkelling experience. This is a smaller outfit and so it is limited to a small group. There were only 9 of us, which meant less time wasted getting in and out of the water and of course less crowded in the ocean. They were a super friendly bunch, spent time talking to each guest, and ensured we were well taken care of. I highly recommend visiting Catalina island with them if you love snorkelling!
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Chris_b
Mar 30, 2024
Fun trip. — Awesome crew - We had a wonderful trip. The whole crew was excellent and made the excursion a lot of fun for everyone.
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W5604xwjessicaf
Mar 6, 2026
Crystal clear snorkelling - Lots of great snorkelling and a fun time on the boat. We would definitely suggest this over the other popular island for snorkeling. Water was crystal clear and the island had some cool and interesting rocks for sale.
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Thenipps2
Feb 23, 2026
Wintering in the Dominican Republic - I am currently wintering in the Dominican Republic in the small town of Bayahibe. I’ve been here since Jan 11, 2026 and staying through April. I’m here solo and renting an efficiency apartment in the Residential Paraiso (paradise). The apartment complex is a beautiful place and the pool is amazing. There’s also a small restaurant/bar in the outdoor lobby.
The town of Bayahibe is small and completely walkable. It’s very busy with tourists coming to scuba dive and snorkel at the nearby islands of Catalina and Saona. The beach is beautiful and the water is crystal clear and refreshing. There are numerous restaurants and bars at the beach with attentive waiters who are friendly and eager to assist with tables and chairs for the opportunity to sell food and drinks. While there are vendors that come by to sell ice cream, fruits and vegetables, and cheese, they are not pushy or rude. Their products are actually very good and not overly expensive.
The price of living in the Dominican Republic has gone up in the last few years and isn’t really much cheaper than prices in the USA. The balance of supply and demand has increased the costs. Many people from all over the world are coming here and that’s causing the demand to over place the supply.
I’m surprised that the local population doesn’t speak much English but they tend to be very friendly and happy to have tourists visiting as it’s a major part of their economy. Due to that there are many policemen and security guards around the town. It’s proven to be very safe.
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Analiap861
Mar 1, 2024
Crystal clear water, beautiful - The island, like most in the Caribbean, is incredible, its waters, but the excursion operator does not provide good service at lunch...
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Liam
Feb 26, 2026
Crew failed basics: protect the coral and manage smoking - We were deeply saddened by the complete lack of respect for the ocean that the boat guide and his crew had. At no point before the snorkelling did he mention to the people on board not to touch the coral, so as soon as he let people off the boat to go swimming people started treading all over it and kicking bits off. It can take seconds to break and hundreds of years to recover. We even asked the boat guide to please tell people to stop touching it (which is his job not ours) and he said he would. But then he never bothered at all. What message does that send?
On top of that the captain wore a top with divisive political messaging (inappropriate on a paid, professional tour) and people on board smoked repeatedly near the seating area without being asked to move downwind.
Smoke constantly blew directly over passengers who couldn’t avoid it, and again the guide never asked smokers to move to the downwind end of the boat, which would have been an easy fix and far more considerate. There was even a kid on board getting smoke blown on him and no one cared to think about him.
Overall we left feeling frustrated, angry and really upset. The crew literally earn their livelihood from the ocean and it’s concerning that they didn’t enforce simple rules to protect it or to ensure basic courtesy for other guests.
We really hope management uses this constructive feedback: please brief guides to tell guests not to touch the coral and to request smokers move downwind. We cannot recommend this tour and we hope they improve in the future.
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