Catalina Island Boat Tour + Snorkel - Reviews

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7.60 / 10

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Mar / 28 / 2023

Rocio

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled by myself

Las mascaras para hacer snorkel eran muy precarias, atadas con una cinta de lana. Podrían ser mejores y que sus vidrios no estén rayados asi poder disfrutar mas del snorkel. Tambien que haya algun fotografo con go pro, para sacarte alguna foto bajo el agua. Con respecto al tema comida, intentar service primero porque se acaba rapido. Podría durar mas hora, y la vuelta en el catamarán ofrecer más bebidas, no volver todos sentados sin tomar nada. Translate this opinion into English.

The snorkeling masks were very precarious, tied with a woolen ribbon. They could be better and that their windows are not scratched so you can enjoy snorkeling more. Also that there is a photographer with a go pro, to take a photo of you underwater. Regarding the food issue, try service first because it runs out fast. It could last more than an hour, and the return on the catamaran offer more drinks, not all sit back without taking anything. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled by myself

May / 10 / 2026

Anonymous

I travelled by myself

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled by myself

Apr / 01 / 2026

Jesús

Las Rozas De Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

A la actividad le faltó más tiempo haciendo snorkel,me pareció poco fondo marino aún así no estuvo mal la excursión.Los guías estupendos.

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with my partner

Oct / 09 / 2024

Luiz Henrique Camargo

Sorocaba, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

A ilha é incrível, água limpa e cristalina. A comida muito boa O passeio em si foi bem aproveitado. Porém tenho 2 criticas , a primeira foi o barco super lotado, muitas pessoas em pé (inclusive eu) e leva em torno de 1 hora para chegar no destino, ou seja 2 horas em pé sem ter onde se segurar com o barco balançando A segunda, o motorista de volta era muito louco, corria muito, freaiava em cima dos carros, até rua contra mão ele pegou, tivemos sorte em chegar com vida no hotel. Foi horrível Translate this opinion into English.

The island is incredible, with clean, crystal clear water. The food was very good. The tour itself was well enjoyed. However, I have two criticisms. The first was that the boat was super crowded, with lots of people standing (including me) and it took about an hour to get to the destination, meaning 2 hours of standing with no place to hold on to the boat rocking. The second was that the driver back was crazy, he was driving really fast, braking on top of cars, he even drove on the wrong side of the road. We were lucky to get back to the hotel alive. It was horrible. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with my partner

Dec / 22 / 2023

Beatriz

Spain

Nos avisaron para recogernos en nuestro hotel, los traslados en coche y en barco fueron excelentes, todo el personal fue muy amable todo el tiempo, la comida fue abundante y deliciosa. En la Isla catalina estuvimos dos horas, pero me hubiera gustado que fuera un poco más de tiempo. Translate this opinion into English.

They arranged to pick us up at our hotel, the car and boat transfers were excellent, all the staff were very friendly all the time, the food was plentiful and delicious. We spent two hours on Catalina Island, but I would have liked it to be a little longer. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

Nov / 01 / 2023

Ionela Pigat

Merenschwand, Switzerland

I travelled with my partner

Tutto perfetto, puntualità, organizzazione, preparazione del personale (Esteban bravissimo e gentilissimo). Bellissima l’isla Catalina e la barriera corallina. Unico difetto, le maschere date in dotazione sono molto usurate. Consiglio di portare la propria attrezzatura se là si ha. Nel complesso tutto perfetto.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 28 / 2023

Míguel

Reus, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El barco inadecuado, con mucho balanceo y propiciando a los tripulantes que se marearan. Snorkel: solo se veía unos peces iguales, siendo una actividad bastante inútil al no poder ver la gran variedad de peces que tiene el Mar. La Playa espectacular la arena y el agua cristalina, pasando por alto el Sargazo que había en la orilla La comida a pie de playa muy normalita. Tanto el chofer como todo el personal del barco muy encantadores, especialmente Pedro y Esteban .

The inadequate boat, with a lot of rocking and causing the crew members to get dizzy. Snorkeling: you could only see some of the same fish, being a rather useless activity as you could not see the great variety of fish that the Sea has. The spectacular beach, the sand and the crystal clear water, overlooking the Sargassum that was on the shore The food on the very normal beach. Both the driver and all the staff on the boat are very charming, especially Pedro and Esteban.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos si algún aspecto del servicio no fue de tu agrado. Seguiremos trabajando para contentar a todos nuestros usuarios. Gracias por habernos escrito. Translate this opinion into English.

We are sorry if any aspect of the service was not to your liking. We will continue working to satisfy all our users. Thank you for writing to us. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 15 / 2023

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with small children

La experiencia en general muy buena, el traslado desde Punta Cana hasta el puerto muy cómodo en coche. Una vez en el puerto nos llevó un katamarán a la isla, el guía Pedro muy profesional, nos hizo sentir muy seguros en todo momento y los chicos de la tripulación muy atentos. Como única pega es que la playa en la que estuvimos está bastante sucia. Una lástima como tratan el paraíso que tienen y que les da de comer, algo que también vimos en isla Saona. Translate this opinion into English.

The overall experience was very good, the transfer from Punta Cana to the port was very comfortable by car. Once in the port, a katamaran took us to the island, the very professional guide Pedro made us feel very safe at all times and the crew members were very attentive. The only drawback is that the beach we were on is quite dirty. It's a pity how they treat the paradise they have and what feeds them, something we also saw on Saona Island. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with small children

Aug / 01 / 2023

Veeronica

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Totalmente recomendable! Muy atentos por Whatsapp para darte toda la información, muy puntuales, y el guía Pedro y El Nene te dan un trato de 10! Es una isla menos masificada que Saona pero igual de bonita, está más cerca por lo que el tiempo en el barco es menos y te lo amenizan con música, aunque recomiendo llevar algo para el mareo. Las gafas y el tubo de snorkel que te dejan están limpias y en buen estado, aunque siempre te puedes llevar las tuyas. Conviene llevar algo de dinero en efectivo. Translate this opinion into English.

Totally recommended! Very attentive by WhatsApp to give you all the information, very punctual, and the guide Pedro and El Nene give you a treatment of 10! It is an island that is less crowded than Saona but just as beautiful, it is closer so the time on the boat is less and they entertain you with music, although I recommend bringing something for motion sickness. The goggles and snorkel tube that they give you are clean and in good condition, although you can always take your own. It is advisable to carry some cash. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 31 / 2023

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La excursión fue fantástica, el personal del barco estuvo pendiente de nosotros durante todo el trayecto y no paró de animarnos y ponernos musica para que fuese más divertido. Lo único, por poner un pero el trayecto desde el hotel al puerto fue larguísimo, duró unas 3 horas Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion was fantastic, the boat staff was attentive to us throughout the journey and did not stop cheering us up and playing music to make it more fun. The only thing, to put a but the journey from the hotel to the port was very long, it lasted about 3 hours Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 24 / 2023

Susana

Spain

I travelled with small children

Fantástica excursión. Todo ha ido genial, desde el transporte, que aunque se averió el coche que nos vino a recoger, lo solucionaron rápidamente viniendo otro vehículo a por nosotros. Toda la tripulación del catamarán muy atentos en especial nuestro guía Pedro, excelente. La comida muy rica y la isla un auténtico paraíso. Lo recomiendo. Translate this opinion into English.

Fantastic excursion. Everything has gone great, from the transport, that although the car that came to pick us up broke down, they solved it quickly by coming another vehicle for us. The entire crew of the catamaran is very attentive, especially our guide Pedro, excellent. The food is very rich and the island is a true paradise. I recommend it. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with small children

Mar / 07 / 2023

Carolina

Santiago, Chile

I travelled with friends

Súper experiencia, dentro de los tour que realizamos fueron los únicos en ir a buscarnos y dejarnos al lugar donde nos quedabamos. En las otras experiencias nos hacían acercarnos a la avenida principal o a entradas de los resorts. Snorkel muy lindo y el personal fue muy amigable todo el tiempo, la comida estaba súper deliciosa. Muchas gracias Translate this opinion into English.

Super experience, within the tours we did they were the only ones to pick us up and drop us off at the place where we were staying. In the other experiences they made us approach the main avenue or the entrances of the resorts. Very nice snorkel and the staff was very friendly all the time, the food was super delicious. Thank you so much Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled with friends

Nov / 23 / 2022

Adriana

Mexico

I travelled by myself

Súper padre, el paisaje y la playa excelentes, súpero mis expectativas… el bufet bien solo en el de bebidas no es tan bueno… el trasporte de regreso no de lo mejor por qué la logística se les complico. Pero todo se compensa con la excelente vista y el poder nadar en el caribe y hacer snorkel Translate this opinion into English.

Super father, the landscape and the beach are excellent, it exceeded my expectations... the buffet is good, only the drinks buffet is not so good... the return transportation is not the best because the logistics were complicated. But everything is compensated with the excellent view and being able to swim in the Caribbean and snorkel Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Captain Coco Ecotours Rd

I travelled by myself

Dec / 27 / 2025

Juliana Dallagranna

Curitiba, Brazil

I travelled with friends

O passeio em si achamos super legal e organizado, a praia era maravilhosa e o almoço oferecido na ilha estava bem gostoso. Achamos um pouco confuso a organização dos transfers e do nosso transporte de ida e volta até o local para pegar o barco. Mas fora essa mínima questão, eu super indicaria o passeio Translate this opinion into English.

We found the tour itself super fun and well-organized, the beach was wonderful, and the lunch offered on the island was delicious. We found the organization of the transfers and our transportation to and from the boat location a little confusing. But aside from that minor issue, I would highly recommend the tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with friends

Dec / 19 / 2025

Blanca

Córdoba, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nos recogieron en la puerta del hotel,un chico, Yefrie,super agradable, simpático y nos hizo una parada a medio camino para ir al baño o comprar suvenir. Después continuamos a un puerto donde nos recogió un barco con dos plantas,con animación.La tripulación estupenda, animación, David y sus compañeros,muy divertidos. Todo lo que ponía la actividad fue lo q se hizo. La comida del buffet, estupenda. Isla Catalina,de ensueño, aguas turquesa, llena de peces de colores y maravillosos,corales.

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with teenagers

Sep / 06 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with friends

Fue una experiencia muy buena. Me encantó que un taxi nos recogiera directamente en el hotel y nos llevara a un lugar tipo sala-restaurante, donde pudimos esperar cómodamente. Una vez en el barco todo cambió: buen ambiente, música, ron, y vistas. La primera parada fue en “la pared”, donde hicimos snorkel, había muchos peces y corales, el agua estaba bastante profunda y no vimos estrellas de mar. Después fuimos a Isla Catalina, donde el buffet me pareció mejor que el de Isla Saona. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a very good experience. I loved that a taxi picked us up directly at the hotel and took us to a restaurant-style lounge where we could wait comfortably. Once on the boat, everything changed: great atmosphere, music, rum, and views. The first stop was "The Wall," where we snorkeled. There were lots of fish and coral, the water was quite deep, and we didn't see any starfish. Then we went to Catalina Island, where I thought the buffet was better than the one on Saona Island. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with friends

Sep / 02 / 2025

Pilar

The Dominican Republic

I travelled with teenagers

La excursión es 100% recomendable. David el guía es genial siempre pendiente de todos, al igual que todo el equipo que iba. En todo momento senti que estaban pendientes de cuidarnos y de hacer que pasáramos un día inolvidable. La experiencia de hacer snorkel con Enrique ( monitor de buceo de otras actividades, que estaba con nosotros) fue lo mejor del día. Fua impresionante la cantidad de peces, estrellas, erizos, corales que pudimos ver. Mil gracias a Enrique y David. La comida genial también. Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion is 100% recommended. David, the guide, is fantastic, always attentive to everyone, as is the entire team. At all times, I felt like they were looking after us and making sure we had an unforgettable day. The experience of snorkeling with Enrique (a dive instructor from other activities, who was with us) was the highlight of the day. The number of fish, starfish, sea urchins, and coral we saw was impressive. A thousand thanks to Enrique and David. The food was also fantastic. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 01 / 2025

Diana Aznar Alvaro

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Nos gustó mucho. La excursión es preciosa y divertida y nuestro guía, David, muy bien también, estuvo pendiente de nosotras en todo momento. Sin embargo los tiempos de espera fueron demasiado largos. Nos recogieron a las 7 en el hotel y hasta las 11 no pudimos coger el catamarán, este aspecto es bastante mejorable

We really enjoyed it. The excursion was beautiful and fun, and our guide, David, was also very good; he was attentive to us at all times. However, the wait times were excessively long. They picked us up at the hotel at 7:00 a.m., and we weren't able to board the catamaran until 11:00 a.m. This aspect could be significantly improved.

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with friends

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Vamos a pasarlo al proveedor para que lo tenga en cuenta y mejore su servicio en lo que pueda. Translate this opinion into English.

Thank you very much for your comment. We'll pass it on to the provider so they can take it into account and improve their service as much as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 01 / 2025

Eduardo

Brazil

I travelled with teenagers

A ilha é maravilhosa. Não gostei do transporte. Apesar do ar condicionado funcionar bem, o ônibus não estava em bom estado. Havia muito barulho e, as vezes, parecia que iria desmontar. O motorista não foi atencioso e dirigiu desrespeitando algumas regras de trânsito, como trafegar pelo acostamento. Além disso, no retorno, um grupo ficou esperando por mais de uma hora o retorno do mesmo motorista. Fomos em um barco e retornamos em outro. O ponto de snorkel não é muito bom.

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with teenagers

O fornecedor local faz o possível para que a atividade atenda às expectativas de todos os participantes. Lamentamos que esse não tenha sido o seu caso. Seus comentários serão levados em consideração para melhorar o serviço.

May / 30 / 2025

David

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El snorkel es increíble, te dejan bastante tiempo y ves muchísimos peces. El problema estuvo en el transporte que desde el hotel RIU Republica perdimos mucho tiempo porque tuvimos que coger un minibús hasta el meeting point, cambiarnos a otro autobus grande el cual iba a Isla Saona y nadie sabia que estábamos ahi, (tuvimos que avisarlo al escuchar al guía hablar) y debido a esto avisaron a un taxi para llevarnos hasta el puerto de La Romana (a la vuelta igual)

The snorkeling is incredible; they give you plenty of time and you see tons of fish. The problem was transportation. From the RIU República hotel, we wasted a lot of time because we had to take a minibus to the meeting point, then transfer to another large bus that was going to Saona Island. No one knew we were there (we had to let them know after hearing the guide speak). Because of this, they called a taxi to take us to the port of La Romana (the same on the way back).

Operated by: Jada Corales

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos los desajustes de organización, y tomamos nota para seguir mejorando. Nos alegramos de que a pesar de esto se haya disfrutado la visita. Translate this opinion into English.

We apologize for the organizational inconveniences, and we're taking note of them for continued improvement. We're glad that despite this, you enjoyed your visit. Opinion translated. Show original.

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