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Full Catalina Island Experience with Buffet Lunch and Snorkeling

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Full Catalina Island Experience with Buffet Lunch and Snorkeling is a water activity in Punta Cana rated 5.0/5 by 4 Viator travelers; from about $110 per person; lasts 9 hours.

About

This is a nine-hour boat trip to Catalina Island, off the southeast coast. You leave from Cabeza de Toro or La Romana depending on the operator, spend the day snorkeling around the reefs, then eat a buffet lunch on the beach before heading back. Four reviews on Viator have it at five stars, which is promising but thin — not enough to call it proven. The attraction is the island itself: protected water, decent visibility, and schools of reef fish that tolerate snorkelers. Most operators hit two or three spots along the north shore. Gear is included. The buffet is standard Dominican fare — rice, chicken, plantains — set up under palm shelters. Don't expect gourmet. At $110 per person, it's mid-range for a full-day excursion. If you're staying in Bávaro or Punta Cana Village, factor in the drive time to the dock. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and cash for tips.

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At a glance

Category: water
Duration: 9 hours
Price: $110
Minimum age: None
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: viator
Product ID: 452321P16

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