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.

We enjoyed the experience a lot - in particular time in the island and snorkelling. It is a long day, the experience says 8 hours but it was 13 hours by the time you count the time to and from the accommodation. The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable however the food also wasn’t the greatest.

Didn’t get picked up

The Catalina island visit and food was very nice and the Altos de Chavon village was very interesting. The rest of the trip seemed like organised chaos and turned into an extremely long day

Overall great. Snorkelling ok but coral sadley bleached so not a great amount to now see.

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 5 reviews

Review categories

Safety

3.6/5

Service

3.6/5

Staff

3.6/5

Value for money

3.9/5

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4 stars (3)

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Honeymoon trip
Traveled as a couple
August 5, 2025
4.2
United States of America
We enjoyed the experience a lot - in particular time in the island and snorkelling. It is a long day, the experience says 8 hours but it was 13 hours by the time you count the time to and from the accommodation. The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable however the food also wasn’t the greatest.
C
Caitlin
Traveled as a couple
July 18, 2025
1
United States of America
Didn’t get picked up
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Russell
Traveled as a couple
March 29, 2025
4.2
United States of America
The Catalina island visit and food was very nice and the Altos de Chavon village was very interesting. The rest of the trip seemed like organised chaos and turned into an extremely long day
C
Caroline
Traveled as a couple
February 9, 2025
4.2
United States of America
Overall great. Snorkelling ok but coral sadley bleached so not a great amount to now see.
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N&T
Traveled as a couple
March 29, 2025
4.6
United States of America