Snorkeling at Catalina Island

Isla Catalina is a small, uninhabited island off the southeastern coast near La Romana, renowned for some of the best snorkeling in the entire Caribbean. The island is surrounded by shallow coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, making it accessible even for first-time snorkelers.

Most excursions include a boat ride from Bayahibe or La Romana, guided snorkeling at "The Wall" — a dramatic reef drop-off where the shallow shelf plunges into deep blue water — and beach time on Catalina's pristine white sand. You'll encounter parrotfish, angelfish, sergeant majors, sea stars, and if you're lucky, sea turtles and stingrays.