Things to do on Catalina Island

Catalina Island, off La Romana, is a diving and snorkelling stop, not a beach day to compare with Isla Saona. Its reputation rests on a reef wall with strong underwater visibility, popular with certified divers and snorkellers rather than travellers wanting a sandbar to wade in.

Boats leave from the same stretch of coast used for Bayahibe departures, so expect roughly the same long road transfer from a Punta Cana hotel, likely well over an hour, before you even reach the dock.

Prices run in a range depending on whether you book a snorkelling or diving itinerary, and the GetYourGuide or Viator listing will show the exact figure for your date. Catalina rewards people who want to look underwater, not lie on a towel.