Snorkeling Catalina Island

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Dominican Republic
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Duration

1 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

Summary

A tour visiting beautiful Catalina Island, well known for its spectacular snorkeling activity. On the way to the island, you will briefly sail through the river mouth of the Chavon River and pass in front of the Casa de Campo Marina. It includes national drinks featured at our open bar, lunch buffet, and free time in an exclusive Beach Club with tropical-Caribbean animation by our crew

Tour description

Leaving from the Fishing Village of Bayahibe and sailing towards Catalina Island, guests will pass by Casa de Campo Marina, and make a brief incursion navigating the river mouth of the Chavon River. Guests will then head to Catalina Island to enjoy a spectacular snorkeling location in the well-known area called La Pared. The necessary equipment for the activity will be provided. The tour will continue to the exclusive Beach Club, where guests will have free time to enjoy and spend on the relaxing white beach and crystal-clear sea. Also, our favorite drinks, ‘‘Santo Libre’’ or ‘‘Cuba Libre,’’ will be available in the open bar of national drinks and sodas. Don’t forget to ask for it! A delicious lunch with an assorted buffet will be available. After lunch, according to your desire, you can take part in fun and dances animated by our crew or keep enjoying your free time sunbathing and relaxing.

Note: Alcoholic drinks will be served only after the snorkeling activity.

Highlights

  • Spectacular Snorkeling

  • Views of Rio Chavon and Marina Casa de Campo

  • National drinks open bar

  • Catalina exclusive Beach Club

What’s Included

  • English speaking Tour Guide Service

  • Ground Transportation in Buses with A/C

  • Entrance fee to the National Park of the East

  • Navigation trip, in Sailing Catamaran or Motomaran

  • Snorkel Equipment

  • National Drinks Open Bar

    • Water, Soft Drinks on Board, navigating before Snorkeling

    • Rum, Water, Soft Drinks on Board, navigating after Snorkeling

    • Beer, Rum, Water, Soft Drinks at the Catalina Beach Club

  • Lunch buffet at the Catalina Beach Club

Recommendations

  • Beach Clothes

  • swimwear

  • Comfortable Shoes

  • Beach Towel

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat or Cap

Duration

  • Full Day Activity

  • Activity Duration, 6 to 7 hours

  • Hotels Pick-Up and Transfers to/from Bayahibe, from 1 hour and a half to 2 and a half hours approximately each way

  • Duration, Activity + Transportation, 7 hours and a half to 12 hours approximately, depending on the location of your hotel

Availability to Book the Activity

  • Ask us for your desired day or range of days

Children’s policy

  • Children: older than 2 years younger than 12 years

  • Infants: younger than 2 years

Pregnancy policy

  • Due to the characteristics of navigation, pregnant women are not allowed on this activity

Special requirements (for the Snorkel)

  • Minimum age to snorkel, 6 years

  • Children always accompanied by adults

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Spectacular Snorkel
  • Views of Rio Chavon and Marina Casa de Campo
  • Open Bar
  • Catalina Exclusive Beach Club

Included/Excluded

  • Tour Guide Service
  • Ground Transportation in Buses with Air Conditioning
  • Maritime Transport: Sailing Catamaran or Motomaran
  • Entrance to the National Park of the East
  • Snorkel Equipment
  • Open Bar, National Drinks
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Additional Services
  • Insurance

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)

Languages

English
Espanol

Tour's Location

Dominican Republic

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