can be much shorter]
Sail to Catalina Island on this full-day tour, stopping to snorkel at La Pared, AKA The Wall, a national park home to a bunch of corals and sea life, like parrotfish, angelfish and sea turtles. Then, you'll continue to Catalina Island itself for a typical Dominican lunch on the beach. Afterwards, you'll head back to La Romana to visit Altos de Chavon, a replica 16th-century Mediterranean village – you'll find a Roman-style amphitheatre, art galleries and a lively art scene here.

Really nice

We really enjoyed the boat trip and the staff were very helpful getting my wife and daughter on and off the boat. The guide Nathan was excellent. Our only criticism was we felt too much time was spent on the island and not enough at Altos de Chavon. We only had 35 minutes there which was not enough time to really enjoy the experience, but overall very pleased.

Great experience. The food on Catalina Island was not good! We decided to only have vegetarian choices, as the pork & chicken were bad to say the least. There was a fish option, but this came at a charge. We had already payed for the day, so we’re not prepared to pay for fish because the other meat oot were so poor

It was a fantastic excursion. Well organised from start to finish . The Island is absolutely stunning. Just be prepared for a very long day .

The trip was fantastic but the bus transfers were a little confusing.

Saona Island beautiful, lunch lovely, see starfish but TUI experience not the best (viator much better). Guide didn't get off bus, we had to find him! Only 20min snorkel. First boat crew fab, Guide encouraged purchase of local $10 pina colada and tipping. His timings dodgy, told leaving Island at 1445, left at 1430. Trip back, cataraman sail ripped, took 2.5 hrs, crew not as engaging until want tip at end. Return coach dirty and full of empies and detour to drop guide off before last hotel!

Why you’ll love this…

You'll head to La Pared's coral reefs for a snorkelling session alongside native wildlife
Lunch on the beach is on the menu – tuck into some tasty Dominican dishes
Strolling through Altos de Chavon is like stepping into a 16th-century Mediterranean village

Important to know

Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Boat cruise
Lunch
Drinks
Open bar serving locally branded drinks
Transport
Guide
Equipment
Snorkel stops

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S

What people say about this experience

3.6/5

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Based on 64 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

3.5/5

Service

3.7/5

Safety

3.8/5

Staff

3.8/5

All ratings (64)

5 stars (21)

33%

4 stars (20)

31%

3 stars (9)

14%

2 stars (8)

13%

1 star (6)

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Paul Sutcliffe
Travelled as a couple
1 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
Really nice
T
Tiger
Travelled with family
20 June 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
We really enjoyed the boat trip and the staff were very helpful getting my wife and daughter on and off the boat. The guide Nathan was excellent. Our only criticism was we felt too much time was spent on the island and not enough at Altos de Chavon. We only had 35 minutes there which was not enough time to really enjoy the experience, but overall very pleased.
A
Alan mclaughlan
Travelled as a couple
4 June 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Great experience. The food on Catalina Island was not good! We decided to only have vegetarian choices, as the pork & chicken were bad to say the least. There was a fish option, but this came at a charge. We had already payed for the day, so we’re not prepared to pay for fish because the other meat oot were so poor
B
Basia
Travelled as a couple
10 May 2026
5
United Kingdom
It was a fantastic excursion. Well organised from start to finish . The Island is absolutely stunning. Just be prepared for a very long day .
A
Angie O
Travelled with a group of friends
3 April 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The trip was fantastic but the bus transfers were a little confusing.
O
OK Exp but nice isle
Solo traveller
30 March 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
Saona Island beautiful, lunch lovely, see starfish but TUI experience not the best (viator much better). Guide didn't get off bus, we had to find him! Only 20min snorkel. First boat crew fab, Guide encouraged purchase of local $10 pina colada and tipping. His timings dodgy, told leaving Island at 1445, left at 1430. Trip back, cataraman sail ripped, took 2.5 hrs, crew not as engaging until want tip at end. Return coach dirty and full of empies and detour to drop guide off before last hotel!