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Catalina Island Diving Experience

Venture into the beautiful Caribbean Sea waters on this diving experience in Catalina Island. You'll discover the fascinating underwater wildlife that dwells in its depths. Description. Between 7 and 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in...

  • 8 hours
  • 7/10 | 14 reviews
  • Open on Mon, Wed, Fri

Venture into the beautiful Caribbean Sea waters on this diving experience in Catalina Island. You'll discover the fascinating underwater wildlife that dwells in its depths.

Description

Between 7 and 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Punta Cana to take you to the port of La Romana. There, we'll board a boat and sail to the first dive site of Catalina Island.

We'll first arrive at La Pared, a famous underwater coral wall 100 meters (328 feet) deep. During this 50-minute dive, we'll go down to 18 meters (60 feet) to admire the biodiversity, including barracudas, hawksbill turtles, and seahorses.

Next, we will dive at the Aquarium for another 50 minutes, exploring wildlife such as lionfish, frogfish, balloonfish, surgeonfish, and butterflyfish.

After diving, we'll head to Catalina Island beach for a buffet lunch consisting of chicken, pork chops, beans, rice, salad, and assorted beverages. You can also use snorkeling gear to explore the waters further after lunch.

Lastly, between 3 and 3:30 pm, we'll return you to your hotel.

Requirements

To participate, you must hold a PADI Open Water Diver certificate or similar.

Important

After the last dive, wait at least 24 hours before flying or going to high altitudes.

Companion

If you don’t have a certificate, you can join as a companion and enjoy snorkeling while the group dives.

Hotel pickup

This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in Punta Cana and Bavaro.

Prices

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by minibus and boat
  • English–speaking instructor
  • Diving equipment and 2 air tanks
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Lunch

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility

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