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.

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!

Our family enjoyed the snorkeling and the beach, but was bit shocked by the price of the chocolate store at the end of the trip. We prefer seeing more of the manufacturing processes of the chocolate.

Fantastic experience definitely recommended ☆☆☆☆☆

I enjoyed getting OFF this disgraceful disgusting boat . The captain of this boat is a rude , arrogant nasty little man with delusions of granduer !

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

All reviews are verified

Based on 58 reviews

Review categories

Safety

4.2/5

Service

3.8/5

Staff

2.6/5

Value for money

1.8/5

All ratings (58)

5 stars (18)

31%

4 stars (17)

29%

3 stars (9)

16%

2 stars (8)

14%

1 star (6)

10%

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Basia
Traveled as a couple
May 10, 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
Traveled with a group of friends
April 3, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The trip was fantastic but the bus transfers were a little confusing.
O
OK Exp but nice isle
Solo traveler
March 30, 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!
L
Linda
Traveled with family
March 28, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Our family enjoyed the snorkeling and the beach, but was bit shocked by the price of the chocolate store at the end of the trip. We prefer seeing more of the manufacturing processes of the chocolate.
M
M&D
Traveled as a couple
March 18, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Fantastic experience definitely recommended ☆☆☆☆☆
A
Alf Bentley
Traveled as a couple
March 10, 2026
1
United Kingdom
I enjoyed getting OFF this disgraceful disgusting boat . The captain of this boat is a rude , arrogant nasty little man with delusions of granduer !