Catalina Island

What does the Catalina Island VIP tour include?

• 🚐 Ground transportation round trip from selected hotels
• 🚤 Sea transportation by speedboat from Bayahibe
• 🏖️ Free time on the beach of Catalina Island
• 🤿 Optional snorkeling at El Muro (you can bring your own equipment or request it on the day of the tour, at no extra cost)
• 🍽️ Buffet lunch dominican oceanfront
• 🍺 Beers included during lunch
• 🍹 National beverages (Brugal Rum / Barceló)
• 🥤 Soft drinks, water and non-alcoholic beverages
• 🎫 Entrance to Parque Nacional del Este
• 👨‍🌾 Trained national guide (Spanish, English, Portuguese)

🚐 Transportation information

Ground transportation is included only from selected hotels within the usual operating areas.

📍 Important: collected outside of the operational areas (including Santo Domingo) may generate a transportation supplement. We will inform you before confirming the reservation so that you can decide with all the information.

🤿 Good to know: This excursion can be shared with participants who are diving on the same day. The route and times are coordinated so that both groups can fully enjoy the experience.

🕒 How long does the Catalina Island VIP tour last?

It is an excursion of full day, The total duration depends on the collection point and the operational dynamics of the day.

• 🚐 Hotel pick up: starting at 7:00 a.m.
• 🛥️ Departure of the boat from Bayahibe: 9:30 a.m.
• ⚓ Return shipment: 3:00 p.m.
• 🏨 Arrival in Bayahibe: between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
• 📲 Confirmation of exact schedule: the day before, between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.

💡 Important: is a full day at sea. We recommend that you rest well the night before and reserve the following day for rest, especially if you are visiting with children or elderly people.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Is the Catalina Island VIP tour suitable for children or senior citizens?

Yes, it is suitable for families, but with some important considerations.

✅ Recommended for:

• 👶 Children from 3 years old (infants 0-2 years old can also travel)
• 👴 Older people in good physical condition
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families and groups who enjoy the sea and nature
• 🤿 Snorkelers and marine fauna

👴 What about the elderly?

The experience depends very much on your physical condition. Many fully enjoy the excursion, but others may find certain moments demanding such as getting on and off the speedboat, walking on the sand or spending several hours in the sun.. We recommend assessing your physical condition before booking.

🚫 Not recommended for:

• 🤰 Pregnant women
• 🦴 Persons with severe back, hip or knee problems
• ♿ People in a wheelchair or with very limited mobility

🎒 What is recommended to bring?

To make the most of your day at Catalina Island, we recommend you to bring:

• 🩱 Swimsuit and towel
• 🌞 Biodegradable sunscreen (mandatory in protected reef areas)
• 🕶️ Sunglasses
• 👡 Comfortable sandals that can get wet
• 👚 Extra change of dry clothes for the return
• 🤿 Own snorkeling equipment (optional - you can also request it on the day of the tour at no cost)
• 📸 Waterproof camera or waterproof case for photos of the seabed
• 💊 Motion sickness pills if you are sensitive to the movement of the sea
• 💰 Cash for personal expenses and tips

⚠️ Baggage restrictions:

• Luggage, suitcases and large bags are not allowed. Only small bags or backpacks for personal items (towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.).
• Baby carriages are not allowed.
• Avoid carrying valuables, The police have also been able to detect theft, jewelry, large sums of money, passports and important documents.

⚠️ Important: if you show up with baggage that is not allowed, the company may denial of service without right to reimbursement, The company has a large number of passengers, for safety reasons and space on the vessel. The company is not responsible for for loss, misplacement or damage of personal belongings during the excursion.

Do I need to know how to swim to snorkel at El Muro?

It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. El Muro is an area of open sea with depth (the coral wall descends to over 100 meters), so being safe in the water makes the experience much more comfortable and enjoyable.

If you do not know how to swim or are not very confident in the water:

• 🦺 You can use. life vest throughout the activity
• 👨‍🌾 The guide will be available for guide you and give you indications before entering the water
• 📍 We recommend stay close to the boat and warn the guide before getting in

⚠️ Important: snorkeling is a free activity at your own risk. If you are not confident in the water, consider whether this part of the tour is right for you - the rest of the excursion (beach, lunch, sailing) can be enjoyed without snorkeling.

🆚 What makes this tour to Catalina Island different from the others?

There are several excursions to Catalina Island on the market, all with the same basic structure (boat + snorkel + beach + lunch). This is what differentiates our VIP version:

• 🤿 Real focus on snorkeling: stop of 1 hour in El Muro, not just a quick pass. Snorkel equipment available at no extra cost on the day of the tour.
• 🍺 Beers included in lunch, The tour also includes national beverages (Brugal / Barceló) and soft drinks. Many similar tours charge extra for beers.
• 🌍 Language guide: English, Portuguese, Spanish Multilingual service specially designed for non-Spanish speaking travelers.
• 📅 Operation limited to Tuesdays and Saturdays: more controlled groups and better organization than daily mass tours.
• 📲 Prior confirmation required the day before, to avoid overcrowding on the boat and to guarantee that your place is reserved.
• 🤝 Direct management with our team from the time of booking, without going through intermediate reselling agencies.