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Spend a full day diving Catalina Island’s reefs from Bayahibe—two boat dives, snorkeling, and a beach lunch with local music. This all-inclusive charter supplies gear, a guide and a relaxed island stop between dives.
Spend a full day diving Catalina Island’s reefs from Bayahibe—two boat dives, snorkeling, and a beach lunch with local music. This all-inclusive charter supplies gear, a guide and a relaxed island stop between dives.
The boat engines cough to life in Bayahibe as the harbor slides behind you and the Caribbean stretches into a field of turquoise. On a full-day dive charter to Catalina Island you split the day between two reef sites—submerged ridges and coral gardens where parrotfish and grouper patrol the drop-offs—and a slow, sun-warmed hour on the island’s beach for lunch and music.
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Operated by Shelting Tours · Bayahibe, La Romana Province
The boat engines cough to life in Bayahibe as the harbor slides behind you and the Caribbean stretches into a field of turquoise. On a full-day dive charter to Catalina Island you split the day between two reef sites—submerged ridges and coral gardens where parrotfish and grouper patrol the drop-offs—and a slow, sun-warmed hour on the island’s beach for lunch and music.
Geologically, Catalina sits on a coral shelf carved by currents and hurricanes; the reefs are built on ancient carbonate platforms and host spur-and-groove formations that direct surge and create dramatic swim-throughs. The area’s fishing and boat-building culture grew around La Romana’s sugar and port economy, and today Bayahibe is both a local village and staging point for dive operators.
Expect clear visibility, abundant reef fish, and sections of healthy hard coral interspersed with recovering areas; currents can be lively in channels, so guides pick sites to match skill levels. The tour includes professional dive equipment, a guide, lunch, snacks and time for snorkeling or a beachside merengue lesson.
Practical guidance: the excursion is a full 8-hour day—bring surface sunscreen (reef-safe), a small waterproof bag, seasickness prevention if you’re prone, and your dive certification card if you’re certified. Arrive hydrated and fed, listen to the pre-dive briefing, and conserve air on descent to enjoy longer bottom times. If you’re new to diving, confirm whether the operator offers an introductory dive; otherwise an Open Water certification is recommended. This trip pairs lively Caribbean diving with a social island stop—active, accessible, and well suited to intermediate divers.
Most trips expect certified divers; check with the operator if they offer an introductory dive program—otherwise bring your Open Water certification card.
Typical bottom times depend on no‑decompression limits and air consumption but expect two dives of roughly 40–50 minutes each, adjusted for depth and conditions.
Many operators offer pickup from major resorts for an additional fee—confirm pickup points and times when booking.
Tours usually cancel for unsafe sea conditions; this operator’s policy allows a full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours prior or for bad weather.
Shelting Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat engines cough to life in Bayahibe as the harbor slides behind you and the Caribbean stretches into a field of turquoise. On a full-day dive charter to Catalina Island you split the day between two reef sites—submerged ridges and coral gardens where parrotfish and grouper patrol the drop-offs—and a slow, sun-warmed hour on the island’s beach for lunch and music.
The boat engines cough to life in Bayahibe as the harbor slides behind you and the Caribbean stretches into a field of turquoise. On a full-day dive charter to Catalina Island you split the day between two reef sites—submerged ridges and coral gardens where parrotfish and grouper patrol the drop-offs—and a slow, sun-warmed hour on the island’s beach for lunch and music.
Geologically, Catalina sits on a coral shelf carved by currents and hurricanes; the reefs are built on ancient carbonate platforms and host spur-and-groove formations that direct surge and create dramatic swim-throughs. The area’s fishing and boat-building culture grew around La Romana’s sugar and port economy, and today Bayahibe is both a local village and staging point for dive operators.
Expect clear visibility, abundant reef fish, and sections of healthy hard coral interspersed with recovering areas; currents can be lively in channels, so guides pick sites to match skill levels. The tour includes professional dive equipment, a guide, lunch, snacks and time for snorkeling or a beachside merengue lesson.
Practical guidance: the excursion is a full 8-hour day—bring surface sunscreen (reef-safe), a small waterproof bag, seasickness prevention if you’re prone, and your dive certification card if you’re certified. Arrive hydrated and fed, listen to the pre-dive briefing, and conserve air on descent to enjoy longer bottom times. If you’re new to diving, confirm whether the operator offers an introductory dive; otherwise an Open Water certification is recommended. This trip pairs lively Caribbean diving with a social island stop—active, accessible, and well suited to intermediate divers.