Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro
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Is Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro worth booking?
Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro is a 9-hour experience in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from $145 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.2/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 3.2/5 (11)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $145 per person
Enjoy a magical day underwater during this full-day scuba diving trip from Bavaro. Travel to picturesque Catalina Island and immerse yourself in its clear turquoise waters, incredible coral formations and outstanding fis
What you get
- Beach lounger
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Moto catamaran boat trip
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments
- Dominican BBQ feast
- Professional PADI dive masters
About this experience
Enjoy a magical day underwater during this full-day scuba diving trip from Bavaro. Travel to picturesque Catalina Island and immerse yourself in its clear turquoise waters, incredible coral formations and outstanding fish life. Relax on a private beach and enjoy refreshments at the open bar overlooking the ocean, then feast on a delicious Dominican meal prepared by a renowned chef. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to improve your diving and see some of the Dominican Republic’s most beautiful natural areas.
What's included
Included
- Beach lounger
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Moto catamaran boat trip
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments
- Dominican BBQ feast
- Professional PADI dive masters
- All diving equipment, including 2 tanks and weight belts
- Visit to beach on Catalina Island
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Specialty beers (available to purchase)
- Snacks (available to purchase)
What you'll see and do
Passion Paradise Adventures
You arrive at the marina, where you will be welcomed aboard for your Catalina Island snorkeling or Diving experience. We then set sail towards Catalina Island, where you will enjoy an hour of snorkeling or Diving to discover the true beauty of ‘The Wall’. You can expect clear turquoise waters, incredible visibility and an amazing underwater ecosystem. Those who are Diving will experience there 2nd dive at The Aquarium. Once finished, 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.
540 minutes here · Admission included
Catalina Island
You arrive at the marina, where you will be welcomed aboard for your Catalina Island snorkeling or Diving experience. We then set sail towards Catalina Island, where you will enjoy an hour of snorkeling or Diving to discover the true beauty of ‘The Wall’. You can expect clear turquoise waters, incredible visibility and an amazing underwater ecosystem. Those who are Diving will experience there 2nd dive at The Aquarium. Once finished, 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.
540 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Standard Scuba Diving Package
The package includes 2 dives ('Wall' & 'Aquarium'), full equipment, BBQ lunch, open bar, access to our private beach and transportation. Pickup included
VIP Scuba Diving Package
The VIP package includes 2 dives, full scuba diving equipment, BBQ lunch, fresh Lobster prepared on the BBQ, glass of white wine, open bar, access to our private beach & transportation. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Passion Paradise Adventures
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Diver must have a PADI open water dive certification or better in order to dive with us
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving
- Some medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Bring your bathing suit, sunblock, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, cash (for incidentals) and camera
- Concerted effort will be given to cater to anyone with any disabilities, please advise at the time of booking to ensure proper information is given regarding any relevant disabilities
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
Terrible how bad we had it, unpresentable from the shuttle bus, the boat that took us and the place where we were left to spend the day. Unpresentable from start to finish. The one who called himself a blanket who is the person who sold us the tour never wanted to recognize us absolutely anything. Bad food, bad care, disorganized. LOUSY.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
The worst diving experience of my life.
Point 1: if you are a diver, MAL. First dive point: The wall. There's nothing, no life and nothing to see. Second point: Aquarius. I don't know where they got the name. Point 2: All this would not be a problem (nature is what you have) if it were not a Service and Attention from scratch: To go, we went in 3 different cars and a bus. Changing from one to another like cattle without any explanation or even transmitting the slightest confidence, they would have it “controlled” but for anyone, it is a stress this of not knowing where you are going. - Once in port: the driver who took us (the last of the 4) told us: “go down those stairs and there is a boat” when he had already disappeared, and we had no one to call! We're told we can't get on the boat that we're not included. -After numerous calls between them I do not know who: mysteriously we are already ready and we can ride. (Yujuuuu) - crew treatment: contempt for the customer. -equipment: it turns out that once on the boat they said they had no equipment for us. But soon: miracle!! He showed up!! There was a guy who paid and couldn't dive because there was no equipment for him. My wife has an XS jacket and they gave her (if or if) an M... and that's what it was. Half the people in wetsuits, but they say the rest of us don't need... - documentation: at no time did NOBODY ask us for the dive permit, not sure, nor did we ever fill in any document that we were there. - equipment: my wife's had the regulator broken, used in her first dive the emergency... and for the second: notification!!! They say we have two, let's use the emergency. We refused and... They give us one that works and my wife's puts it on another cocksucker. - briefing: what is that!!! When we are reaching the dive point they start to hurry you and... to the water!! - immersion: no one asks for beginners or experts, open water or advance...all to water! Making groups of people upset each other! -just before: this is your guide! Turns out we're going with Joel (everything that happens to you on the surface, is attentive underwater, a 10 for him underwater) - in the group we are 12 with 2 guides, in both dives ends up being a nonsense and the group splitting in two because it is impossible to handle so many people underwater, at no time organized before the dive. - after dives: lunch on the beach. All good and correct, but because the attitude is to get on a boat that takes you to the beach like cattle without giving you the slightest explanation, neither where you eat... nor what time it becomes... (I think this goes in the DNA of the Enterprise, treat the customer with the tip of the foot). I couldn’t say what was really happening but we bought the trip online which in turn was a dive center in Punta Cana which in turn subcontracted to this Enterprise... because there had to be more companies like that because on the boat we went at least people from 4 or 5 different dive centers. Bottom line: in my whole life diving I've seen something like this.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Long ride but great coral
We were picked up on time, and taken to a gas station where we waited for almost an hour to get on a bus. The guides and drivers did not speak much English so we weren't sure what was going on most of the time. We got the boat, which was packed and there was no where to sit. At no point did anyone ask if we were snorkeling or diving. We had to speak up when we noticed that other's were getting ready to dive and the dive masters didn't know there were more divers and we had to show our tickets to prove we paid for diving. We were nervous because it was unimpressive so far, however Joel who we dove with was amazing. He did a great job reviewing things quickly with us. My mom who hadn't dove 30 years had trouble clearing her ears and he was able to help her. She was very impressed. We so many rays and a huge variety of coral. It was great diving. We did two dives then got to the island for lunch. We were able to eat, but it was pretty picked over and they were out of a few things. Then we got shuttled back to the big boat and headed back to dock. It took a long time to get back with the wind. Once we got to the dock, we had to just assume we went back up the stairs to where we were dropped of. The drivers didn't speak English. It took us over 2 hours to get back to our hotel, after 7:30pm. This is a full day like 12 hour tour if you do your transportation with them. It was disappointing that there was not more communication. If we had known how long the transportation would take, we would have taken a taxi to save out time. It was also a shame that the boat was so full, and we spent a lot of time sitting on the boat getting to and from the island, which was uncomfortable since it was packed. Joel the dive master saved the trip!! We loved the diving.
via Viator
THE WORST EXPERIANCE OF MY LIFE AND A COMPLETE WAIST OF A DAY OF MY VACATION DAY,,,
I will be calling someone to review the situation that happened on this tour as there isn't enough characters allowed in this text box to explain. this was by far the worst excursion i have ever gone on in my life.. i will call tomorrow to review with management as i want something done regarding this . I WAS FEAFUL FOR MY FAMILIES SAFETY MANY TIMES NOT JUST REGARDING COVID EITHER..
via Viator
Nice dive, but dive master was left wanting.
We were staying at a Punta Cana hotel and the bus was 1/2 hour late. During the drive, we made three stops and transferred vehicles. We made the 120km trip to Catalina in 2 and a half hours. When we arrived we were bustled onto a very nice boat with a group of snorkellers, the scuba equipment appeared to be good quality, (I have my own so didn't use any) and the crew prepared it for their clients. They also prepped my personal gear, but I had to assist anyway because they weren't familiar with the elaborate self-contained BCD. Once in the water, I found the visibility and the flora and fauna to be much superior to that of the Punta Cana area which is pretty much dead. However, I was rather disappointed with my fellow divers' disregard for the environment. Being a certified divemaster I prefer to take up the tail end of the group so I can keep an eye out for trouble with other divers and be ready to assist. Our group of 5 other divers was quite inexperienced and I repeatedly had to pull one guy off the coral that he was standing on to pose for pictures, another time he was going much too deep and putting himself at risk. Eventually, my patience wore thin and I decided that if he's going to end up killing himself, so be it. Then, there was a couple who held hands the entire duration of the dive. She had a death grip on her husband's hand because she was so scared. That's all well and good, I applaud her courage to overcome her fears, but by the end of the dive, they had lost contact with the rest of the group. The dive guide and three others had already surfaced, but this couple was still on the bottom, completely lost. When I came to realise their predicament I checked their pressure which was well below 500 psi, so I indicated we should surface. The meal on the beach was decent. A buffet-style meal with rice, chicken, pork, veggies, alcoholic drinks or fish for your meal was an additional charge. We returned to the boat, docked, and rode the mini-van bus 2 hours back to our hotel. In essence, the ride was long but tolerable, the equipment was good quality, the boat was very nice, the meal was delicious and the underwater sights were typical for the Caribbean. The point of this is that the dive guide was completely oblivious to the skill levels of his charges. He did not ensure that they remained safe, followed the dive briefing, or were even accounted for before he surfaced. Everything else might have been great, but the most important safety aspect, the dive master, was essentially useless.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 13+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $145 to $180
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 46
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Punta Cana.
How much does Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro cost?
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Prices start at $145 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Punta Cana usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Punta Cana is not rushed.
Is Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.2/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Punta Cana, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 13. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 9-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Punta Cana can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Punta Cana and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from Bavaro start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Punta Cana within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Punta Cana?
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On Outty we rank every Punta Cana experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Punta Cana Zipline - 8 lines and a suspenseful hanging bridge, Punta Cana Buggy or ATV Tour with Macao Beach, Cave and Tastings, Buggy Excursion to Macau Beach and Natural Cave. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Punta Cana?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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