Catalina Island - Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran
Description
Once arriving at Catalina island at around 10am, you will be able to snorkel “the Wall”, where you’ll admire beautiful corals reef. Afterwards you will sail to the other side of the island, to the “aquarium” where you will enjoy a lovely meal on board of the catamaran. Choosing the Quetzal is choosing the difference and the quality of service! Quetzal boat is the only fully equipped 75-foot boat Small Group: allowing everyone to have their space on the boat and feel comfortable Friendly excursion Snorkeling with guides Lunch on board Confortable sailing boat:6 cabins, 5 bathrooms, 1 bar, outdoor lounge, speakers for music, WIFI Our schedules and tour are arranged to avoid tourist crowds.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Board at 9 am on to the Quetzal and sail for an hour to the island of Catalina. You will arrive around 10am, where you will be able to snorkel “The Wall”, you’ll admire beautiful corals. Afterwards we will sail to the other side of the island, to the “Aquarium” where you will enjoy a lovely meal on board of the catamaran. After lunch you will have time to relax on the beach of Catalina, snorkel and see loads of different kinds of fishes. We will leave around 3 pm to sail back towards Bayahibe. On our way back we will take our time and cruise along the coast of Casa del Campo, where you’ll get explanations from our national guide. We’ll end the day by a cruise up the river Chavon, famously known for its beautiful jungle scenery used in many movies!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer FREE pick up ONLY from the Hotels located in the Bayahibe and Dominicus. From Punta Cana, La Romana or Sto Domingo we do organize taxi - please contact us for more details From Punta cana pick up starts around 7am From Bayahibe around 8am Tour starts at 8.30am / 8.45am
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(159)
Be warned: do not book with/through this operator. Wasted day and (lots of) money. Very bad weather which was known in advance. No possibility to move or cancel despite being mentioned on their site. Not being able to snorkel because the weather was too bad. And Dorito’s included was 3 chips per person 😂
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Guest safety is always our top priority, and snorkeling activities may occasionally be limited or canceled due to weather and sea conditions. Regarding refreshments, we would like to clarify that we provide sandwiches and snacks on board, including chips, and our team is always available to offer additional servings when needed. We always strive to deliver a high-quality experience and appreciate your comments. Best regards, Quetzal Team
Excellent excursion , from the hotel pickup at the agreed time, small group departure, with guide Clemenceau(Cream) , we completed 2 snorkeling, Second most uncomfortable for weather and some swell, excellent food and then left us time Catalina Island and Chacon River tour with super lively party back, all 10
¡Muchísimas gracias por su excelente comentario! 😊 Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron de la organización, los snorkel, la comida y el ambiente durante el regreso. Gracias también por mencionar a Clémence (Crema), estaremos encantados de transmitirle sus palabras. ¡Esperamos tener el placer de recibirles nuevamente muy pronto a bordo! 🌴
Beautiful boat service was poor staff did nothing to make the day memorable. No energy whatsoever. They sat on their phones, no music no interaction. Boring for the cost not worth it. Very disappointing.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that our tours are designed to offer a relaxing and peaceful experience rather than a party atmosphere. For this reason, music is kept at a low level and the focus is on enjoying the surroundings and the overall experience. That said, providing a welcoming and engaging service remains very important to us, and we will share your comments with our team to ensure we continue improving. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again. Best regards, Quetzal Team
This is a fun trip and the crew were super nice and accommodating. The boat is comfortable and spacious. Lunch was really delicious. The title of the trip is a little misleading as we did not step foot on Catalina Island. The boat anchored a little far out from the island and we just snorkel near it, but did not go onto the island. It would have been possible, but we were pretty far and would have had to swim to shore and then would not have any of our stuff with us. Also, the snorkeling was good, but the wall itself is not a good place for snorkeling. It is very deep and hard to see anything. But we did snorkel and some nice places with good visibility. All in all it was a nice trip though.
Thank you very much for your feedback and for joining us 😊 We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the crew, the boat, and the lunch on board. Just to clarify, the beach stop at Catalina is optional, as this excursion is mainly designed to enjoy the snorkeling experience and the time on the boat. The focus is really on exploring the marine reserve rather than spending time on the island itself. Thank you again for your kind comments, and we hope to welcome you back on board in the future!
Great day with sailing snorkeling and good food. Staff is very kind and attentive. I wish we had some beach time but the boat was very comfortable.
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the sailing, snorkeling, and food, and felt well taken care of by our team. We appreciate your feedback about beach time and hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience on the water! 🌴🐠
I had a wonderful relaxing day on a catamaran with a small group of people in a peaceful atmosphere in a picturesque location!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed a relaxing day on our catamaran, the small group atmosphere, and the beautiful location. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience! 🌴🐠
We drove from Punta Cana and arrived at Quetzal in Bayahibe around 8:30 am. After checking in, our guide walked us down to the dock and we took a shuttle boat to the Catamaran. It was a beautiful and peaceful trip out to our first stop at Isla Catalina. The ocean conditions were challenging with strong winds and currents so we only snorkeled about 10 minutes there. We then left for Samoa where the waters were much more calm. We snorkeled about 30-40 minutes, but there was more time if people wanted to continue snorkeling or go ashore. We stayed onboard after snorkeling and talked with guide Charlotte. She was a delightful young lady from France. They then cooked us a great lunch of chicken, steak, pasta, salad, and fresh fruit. There was also an open bar. After leaving Saona, we cruised up Rio Chavon and one of the crew explained the history of the area, including famous movies filmed there like Apocalypse Now. All and all, it was a great time and the entire crew was wonderful.
Thank you so much for your detailed and kind review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful journey to Isla Catalina, the snorkeling at Saona, and the delicious lunch on board. We’re thrilled Charlotte and the crew made your experience even more memorable. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable day! 🌴🐠
Would definitely recommend. The crew was great and we had a great time. Would do it again for sure!!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your time with our crew and had a great experience. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another unforgettable day on the water soon! 🌴🐠
Excellent service and attention from the crew, the catamaran excels both comfort and food without doubt highly recommended. Very good and very responsible Charlotte group guide excellent host and very professional throughout. Highly recommended and would definitely go again
Muchísimas gracias por tu amable comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del catamarán, la atención y el acompañamiento de Charlotte. Será un placer recibirte nuevamente en otra ocasión para seguir disfrutando del mar y la isla.
Excellent experience, very pleasant and enjoyable, with enough time to be on the catamaran and also to practice snorkeling. Very good service, super recommend to perform it.
Muchísimas gracias por tu amable comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tiempo a bordo y del snorkel, así como de la atención del equipo. Será un placer recibirte nuevamente en otra ocasión.
