Catalina Island

Catalina Island ranks 7th on the list of the best dive sites in Dominican Republic. Located 8 kilometers off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic, Catalina is a haven for Caribbean fish species. Although ‘the Wall’ is widely advertised as the real charm beneath the surface, it is the Aquarium Reef that is home to an impressive array of Caribbean fish. At an average depth of 40 feet, the Aquarium is home to stingrays, pufferfish, yellow trumpet fish, angelfish, and barracudas. Divers interested in Scuba Diving at Catalina Island will be able to organize a full-day trip to the island where they can explore the dive sites but also relax at one of Catalina’s quiet beaches.

Catalina Island is only 9.6 square kilometers in size and it is diverse preservation of eco-systems including sand dunes, mangroves, and reefs. Formed out of coral stone, the island contains three overlapping plateaus. The highest elevation on the island is only 60 feet above sea level. The seas around the Island are rich in wildlife, with many species of birds and tropical marine fish, and there are large areas where natural sandbars offshore bring the depth to just a few feet.

Location: Catalina Island, Dominican Republic

Area: 9.6 km2