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Catalina Island Full-Day Scuba Diving: Explore Underwater Ecosystem from La Romana

3.4

19 Ratings

La Romana

Immerse yourself in the stunning underwater world of Catalina Island with a full-day scuba diving tour. Explore vibrant coral formations, encounter diverse marine life, and indulge in a Dominican feast on a private beach.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Catalina Island - You arrive at the marina, where you will be welcomed aboard for your Catalina Island snorkeling experience.

We then set sail towards Catalina Island, where you will enjoy an hour of snorkeling to discover the true beauty of ‘The Wall’. You can expect clear turquoise waters, incredible visibility and an amazing underwater ecosystem.

Once finished snorkeling we will set a course heading to the west side of Catalina Island. On arrival you will be taken by ‘Eileen’ (speed boat) to our beach on the island.

Then our chef will be busy in the kitchen preparing an incredible Dominican lunch. You can expect to taste fresh lobster caught that morning (only available with our Premier VIP package), pork, chicken, salads, pasta and local fruits all prepared in a hygienic kitchen. We highly recommend you save space for the local fruits.

After lunch you get to enjoy some free time to Snorkel or just relax and enjoy the beach.

At around 3pm, Our speed boat, ‘Eileen’ will ferry you to our catamaran ‘Paradise’. We will set a course for the marina, where you bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Passion Paradise Adventures - You arrive at the marina, where you will be welcomed aboard for your Catalina Island snorkeling experience.

Once finished snorkeling we will set a course heading to the west side of Catalina Island. On arrival you will be taken by ‘Eileen’ (speed boat) to our beach on the island.

After lunch you get to enjoy some free time to Snorkel or just relax and enjoy the beach.

At around 3pm, Our speed boat, ‘Eileen’ will ferry you to our catamaran ‘Paradise’. We will set a course for the marina, where you bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

What's Included

Beach lounger
Dominican BBQ lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Access to beach on Catalina Island
Use of snorkeling equipment
Full diving equipment, including 2 tanks and weight belts
Professional PADI dive masters
Unlimited drinks (alcoholic drinks served on beach and return boat trip | non-alcoholic drinks served through the day)
Moto Catamaran boat ride

What's Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Speciality beers (available to purchase)
Snacks (available to purchase)

Additional Information

Join us for a full-day, all-encompassing tour to Catalina Island, home to the Dominican Republic’s finest scuba diving sites and a breathtaking underwater ecosystem. Immerse yourself in crystal clear, turquoise waters, marvel at astonishing coral structures, and encounter vibrant marine life. Find serenity in our private beach slice of heaven, where relaxation is the primary agenda. Take pleasure in the gentle sea breeze while sipping on a variety of beverages at our oceanside bar, and partake in a culinary experience like no other with a local feast prepared by celebrated chef, ‘Miguel’.

Minimum age is 13 years
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Your pickup time will be confirmed after booking
Please note that there are no refunds for cancellations of less than 24 hours notice, or if you do not turn up at the pick-up point at the specified time
Can accommodate passengers with disabilities. Please contact local supplier to make all necessary arrangements.
It is recommended that you bring a bathing suit, sunblock, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, cash and a camera

Location

Catalina Island

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

3.4

(19 Ratings)

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Dianne_k

Feb 27, 2024

Relaxing Dive Trip - I never dove in DR and after reading some of the reviews I was pleasantly surprised. I was by myself.. Transportation to and from the hotel was great. The trip was organized, staff was great, dives were good, food was good. Met some great people, got some good pictures and overall had a wonderful day.

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Ruthie_m

Feb 13, 2024

Thanks for a great time... - Thanks for a great time and Joel was kind, helpful and made my day ! The island and dives were both beautiful. See ya next time !

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Keith_s

May 23, 2022

Joel is a fantastic dive guide - Joel was fantastic at showing us everything along the reef for both dives! He was friends with all the fish! We went through the dive plan for a dive at the Catalina wall and Aquarius and both were incredible spots.

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Anthony_r

Jul 31, 2021

Nice Trip - Great experience and no problems! The wall and Aquarium dive sites was amazing! Pickup and drop off from hotel was perfect.

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Yoox

Sep 6, 2023

Fun excursion - We loved the boat trip, the stay on the private beach, the food and the return trip on the catamaran. The pick-up at the hotel was on time, although the transfer to La Romana was a bit chaotic with several vehicle changes. At the reef the water was choppy and there was zero visibility for snorkeling. This cannot be chosen and is a matter of luck. The best, above all, is the constant attention and dedication of the entire crew, pending at all times. Fantastic Pedro's Family!!! The correct price for the service received.

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Emily_p

Jun 8, 2022

Great with some hiccups! - My husband and I had a fantastic time on this trip. Couple hiccups - My husband is not an experienced diver (which was known to the guides). Our guide did not speak English so the guide was deflating his vest and essentially pushing him under water while he was explaining that he wasn't comfortable yet. My husband ultimately did not dive either dive and he's not one to quit out on stuff like that. So we wasted money where I felt like had we had a guide that we could have communicated with, he would have been able to taken some extra time to get him comfortable. The equipment wasn't great. My respirator broke in my mouth mid-dive so i had to bite down extra hard on one spot or hold it in place to give my jaw a break. I saw rips and tears in numerous wet suits and had a couple people point out broken fins. Ultimately the tanks and vests seemed to be in good condition because no one died ;) but it was a little disconcerting. Our tour had a lot of non-divers that were just snorkeling. We did two dives, but they were only able to snorkel at one site. So my husband missed the first site because of our diving issue and then couldn't even snorkel at the second so he missed all of it. All that being said, I would recommend for experienced divers. The guides were nice, Catalina Island was beautiful. There were free booze on the island and on the boat ride back.

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Paul_a

Nov 12, 2021

Well worth the trip - Trip was awesome and well worth it. Was told to be ready by 7:15 and picked up by 7:30, so that’s good. Ride was great, they picked up a couple more people then we went to a meeting place and they placed us in a bus with those going to the same excursions, which was expected. Was supposed to start by 10:30 and we started by 11 so all good. Guides are very friendly. A lot of yelling going back and forth but that seems how they speak to one another. Divemaster was good but a little careless in the second dive as I ran out of air and hod to use my partners reserve to go up. Catalina beach was beautiful but with the two dives we maybe had 30 min to enjoy. Food was ok nothing special but all around very well worth it. I recommend.

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Bart_g

Jun 30, 2021

No regrets - I went to Isla Catalina with Passion Paradise in May 2021. The tour was okay and I had no complaints. The pickup driver arrived almost on time. During my second dive, I got to see three stingrays as well as some other unusual animals - thanks to the tour guide who spotted them. The lunch was fine - nothing special but I didn't get sick either.

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Clara_p

Jan 22, 2022

Most chaotic diving experience - The scuba sights were great- saw seahorses and lion fish. The overall experience was pretty bad. They never even checked our certifications. We were on a crowded boat with about 40 other snorkelers, they rushed us through the entire process of gearing up, barely explained our route plan, and pushed my friend off the boat after she had her gear on because she wasn’t moving fast enough. The guide didn’t take a safety stop on the first dive, making my friend feel ill. The beach at Catalina Island was also very crowded, and not very nice. They ran out of beer at the “open bar” and only had rum and coke or sprite. Definitely would recommend any other diving company as I can’t imagine a worse, more chaotic or potentially dangerous diving experience.

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Aman

Jan 25, 2022

Most chaotic diving experience ever. Do not recommend. - This was the most chaotic diving experience I have ever had. There were 50 people cramped on this boat with families with little kids as well as drunk adults there for a good time- some staying on the boat, some going snorkeling, some just there for the beach on Catalina island. When putting on my diving gear I was genuinely concerned that I would mistakenly knock a child out with my tank. There was 0 safety in terms of the diving- they didn’t check our padi certifications, there was no safety stop after diving to a depth of 20 meters, the dive leader was so focused on 1 client that he barely turned around to check on the rest of us, the equipment was old and worn out (no way to see time under water). The dive leader was interrupting/disturbing the marine life for us to interact with them, which I was also not comfortable with. I do not recommend this to any diver, especially if you have recently gotten certified or are not super comfortable diving without support.

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