Take a guided two-tank dive trip to Catalina Island from Punta Cana and explore coral walls, gardens and clear Caribbean water. This six-hour excursion includes gear, a professional guide, lunch and boat transport.
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Salt spray and the hum of the outboard set the tempo as the boat slips away from the shore — Punta Cana recedes and the Caribbean opens, glassy and vivid. In an hour the hull slows and you’re staring at a drop-off where coral shelves tumble into blue. Guides brief the group, tanks click into place, and you push past the surface into a quieter world where rays glide like living shadows and parrotfish graze the reef.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate—able to swim, handle ladder entries and exits, and complete two dives with surface intervals
Wildlife
History
Catalina and nearby Bayahibe have long been fishing grounds; recent decades saw growth in dive tourism that supports local guides and small marine businesses.
Conservation
The area faces coral stress from warming oceans; operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen, no-touch diving and support for local marine parks.
Reserve your spot on the Catalina Island Diving today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification card
A valid open-water certification is required onboard; guides will ask to see your card before diving.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before the boat departs to protect corals and reduce on-board reapplication.
Hydrate and eat light
Drink water before boarding and eat a modest meal—heavy meals can increase seasickness risk.
Check your gear and weights
If you bring personal gear, verify your BCD, regulator and weights during pre-dive checks; guides will assist but plan extra time.
Certification card and logbook
Required proof of diving qualification and useful for dive-site records.
3mm shorty or full wetsuit
Keeps you comfortable in variable thermoclines common around Catalina.
summer
Dive computer or depth gauge
Helps manage no-decompression limits across two-tank dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen and rashguard
Protects skin from sun and protects corals from harmful chemicals.
summer