EXCURSIONS
TRIPS
✓ If you want to know the famous reefs of the Protected Natural Marine Park of the East,
✓ if you wish for snorkeling in the pristine waters of Catalina Island,
✓ if you want to feel a unique connection with nature in the paradisiacal Saona Island.
Dressel Divers tours will take you there.
SAONA ISLAND
Full day excursion.
96 USD
Enjoy this Island which is part of the Protected Natural Park of the East.
Let its natural beauty astonish you while snorkeling and after, splash as a child in its famous natural swimming pool.
It could be a fantastic trip for you to do with your Scuba-diver family and friends.
Excursion Program
1. Pick up at the IBEROSTAR Dominicana commercial center at 7:15 am.
2. Transport from the meeting point to Bayahibe.
3. Boat or catamaran trip to Saona where you can snorkel and observe lots of Caribbean fish in two different reefs.
4. Lunch at the Island. Plenty of time to relax in the sun or snorkel along the shore.
5. On the trip back, we anchor in the famous natural swimming pool, where you can get off the boat and walk around on the sandy bottom in waist-deep water while sipping your drink.
6. Return to Iberostar Hotels in Punta Cana: Around 06:30 pm.
Saona Snorkel Tour Includes
✓ Transport.
✓ Boat crew.
✓ Snorkel gear.
✓ Professional diving guide.
✓ Buffet lunch and drinks at the Island.
✓ Drinks on the boat (also beer and rum).
✓ Fruit on broad.
Frequency Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
NOTES
There is no minimum age.
It is the parent’s responsibility to look after the kids.
Recommendations
Bring a change of clothes and a towel.
At the restaurant, there are shower facilities.
Excursion Program
1. Pick up at the IBEROSTAR Dominicana commercial center at 7:15 am.
2. Transport from the meeting point to Bayahibe.
3. Boat trip to Catalina where you can snorkel on two different coral reefs.
The Wall and Aquarium.
4. Buffet lunch at the private restaurant in CHAVON RIVER. Meat, fish, rice, salad, etc. are on the menu. Drinks and coffee are included.
5. Lovely boat ride following the River Chavon with amazing views of the river and Bayahibe.
6. Return to Iberostar Hotels in Punta Cana: Around 06:15 pm.
Catalina Snorkel Tour Includes
✓ Transport.
✓ Boat trip with unlimited beverages.
✓ Snorkel gear.
✓ Professional diving guide.
✓ Unlimited beverages and lunch in private restaurant in CHAVON RIVER.
✓ Fruit on board.
Frequency Tuesday and Friday.
NOTES
There is no minimum age.
It is the parent’s responsibility to look after the kids.
CATALINA ISLAND
Full day excursion.
96 USD
CATALINA is a precious island totally protected from the wind, leaving the sea as flat as a mirror for you to enjoy.
Coral reefs, exotic fish, starfish, and other colorful species, are waiting to delight your eyes.
Do you want to visit Caribbean Paradise? You will find it on this excursion.
It could be a fantastic trip for you to do with your Scuba-diver family and friends.
CATALINA ISLAND
Full day excursion.
96 USD
CATALINA is a precious island totally protected from the wind, leaving the sea as flat as a mirror for you to enjoy.
Coral reefs, exotic fish, starfish, and other colorful species, are waiting to delight your eyes.
Do you want to visit Caribbean Paradise? You will find it on this excursion.
It could be a fantastic trip for you to do with your Scuba-diver family and friends.
Excursion Program
1. Pick up at the IBEROSTAR Dominicana commercial center at 7:15 am.
2. Transport from the meeting point to Bayahibe.
3. Boat trip to Catalina where you can snorkel on two different coral reefs.
The Wall and Aquarium.
4. Buffet lunch at the private restaurant in CHAVON RIVER. Meat, fish, rice, salad, etc. are on the menu. Drinks and coffee are included.
5. Lovely boat ride following the River Chavon with amazing views of the river and Bayahibe.
6. Return to Iberostar Hotels in Punta Cana: Around 06:15 pm.
Catalina Snorkel Tour Includes
✓ Transport.
✓ Boat trip with unlimited beverages.
✓ Snorkel gear.
✓ Professional diving guide.
✓ Unlimited beverages and lunch in private restaurant in CHAVON RIVER.
✓ Fruit on board.
Frequency Tuesday and Friday.
NOTES
There is no minimum age.
It is the parent’s responsibility to look after the kids.
CATAMARAN
SNORKEL TRIP
3 hours
47.20 USD
If you are looking for an excursion that mixes pure nature, chilling out sailing, snorkeling, and natural swimming pools, that is your option.
With the Punta Cana catamaran excursion, relaxation and action are guaranteed.
There are different options:
✓ Day Catamaran Trip.
✓ Afternoon Catamaran Trip.
Excursion Program
1. Pick up at the dive center:
09:30 am Day Catamaran Trip.
01:30 pm Afternoon Catamaran Trip.
2. Catamaran trip from the meeting point to the reef 45 minutes of snorkeling in 2-3 meters/ 6-7 feet Depth.
3. After a quick briefing, we jump in the turquoise, where you will be able to see a lot of different bright-colored small reef fish, occasional turtles, and many corral species. Our knowledgeable guides will help you recognize them.
4. Refreshment and cruise to a natural pool.
5. At this stop you will be able to bathe, wade, and walk about in waist-deep water with a sandy bottom. In the pool, you will enjoy playing games, music & drinks that will make this trip an unforgettable experience.
6. Return around:
12:30 am Day Catamaran Trip.
05:30 pm Afternoon Catamaran Trip.
Frequency: every day.
Catamaran and Natural Pool
✓ Snorkel catamaran and crew.
✓ Snorkel gear.
✓ Professional snorkel guide.
✓ Refreshments.
NOTES
There is no minimum age.
It is the parent’s responsibility to look after the kids.
We take you to gorgeous sites known for their sponges, fan corrals, and brain corrals, full of colorful fish such as butterflyfish, angelfish, parrot fish, and more.
There are different options:
✓ Day Local Trip
✓ Afternoon Local Trip
Excursion Program
1. Pick up at the dive center:
10:30 am Day Local Trip.
02:30 pm Afternoon Local Trip.
2. 10 to 15-minute boat trip from the meeting point to the reef.
3. Return around:
12:00 am Day Trip.
04:00 pm Afternoon Trip.
Frequency: Upon request. It could be every day.
Local Snorkel Trip Includes
• Snorkel boat and crew.
• Snorkel gear.
• Professional snorkel guide.
NOTES
There is no minimum age.
It is the parent’s responsibility to look after the kids.
LOCAL
TRIP
1 hour 30 min.
36 USD
LOCAL
TRIP
1 hour 30 min.
36 USD
We take you to gorgeous sites known for their sponges, fan corrals, and brain corrals, full of colorful fish such as butterflyfish, angelfish, parrot fish, and more.
There are different options:
✓ Day Local Trip
✓ Afternoon Local Trip
Excursion Program
1. Pick up at the dive center:
10:30 am Day Local Trip.
02:30 pm Afternoon Local Trip.
2. 10 to 15-minute boat trip from the meeting point to the reef.
3. Return around:
12:00 am Day Trip.
04:00 pm Afternoon Trip.
Frequency: Upon request. It could be every day.
Local Snorkel Trip Includes
• Snorkel boat and crew.
• Snorkel gear.
• Professional snorkel guide.
NOTES
There is no minimum age.
It is the parent’s responsibility to look after the kids.
TOUR PACK
Saona + Catalina
Get more enjoyment for less with Dressel Divers Tour Pack
172 USD
You can book with the sales agent your dates and or simply book the package and decide when at destination.
DISCOVER
SCUBA DIVING
It is time to go a step further, try scuba diving and blow your mind.
From 176 USD
Dressel Divers has been training new scuba divers since 1993.
Let us introduce you to the underwater world full of brilliant coral reefs, turtles, rays, and schools of tropical fish of a thousand colors (parrotfish, triggerfish, butterfly fish, grunts, and much more.)
The Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program lets you experience the thrill of scuba supported by an instructor.
You will enjoy your vacations, diving to 12 meters together with a professional.
During your adventure, you will master scuba’s basic skills and concepts.
Includes: theory session (1h) + a practical pool training session (1h) + 2 ocean dives including equipment. It can be done as you want!
The two ocean dives can be done in local shallow reefs or during the Saona or Catalina excursion.
Frequency: every day
From 10 years old.
NOTE: Certified divers may join students on their dives.
WATER SPORTS
4 different water sports to choose from!
CATAMARAN SAILING
Group.
Private 1h /Private 3h.
Sailing with guide 30’ (min 2 pax).
PARASAILING
Single flight.
Tandem flight.
Triple flight.
BANANA BOAT RIDE
Min 3 pax.
WINDSURF
Group Sailing Class 1 hour (per person).
Private Class 1 hour.
Sailing with Guide 1/2 hour min 2 pax.
PRICES
Book your activities at least 3 business days before arrival and
take advantage of our 20% online discount.
Payments can be done by credit card or bank transfer.
After the prepayment, we send you a detailed invoice which will serve as your voucher and the contact details of the dive center.
We also inform your dive center about the services you purchased in order to prepare everything before your arrival.
| Snorkeling Trips | ||
| REGULAR PRICE |
20% prepayment discount PRICE |
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| SAONA ISLAND Kids 4-12y kids under 2y |
120 USD |
96 USD |
| CATALINA ISLAND Kids 4-12y kids under 4y |
120 USD 65 USD FREE |
96 USD 52 USD FREE |
| CATAMARAN CRUISE Kids 4-12y kids under 4y |
59 USD 49 USD FREE |
47.20 USD 39.20 USD FREE |
| LOCAL SNORKEL TRIP Kids 4-12y kids under 4y |
45 USD 35 USD FREE |
36 USD 28 USD FREE |
| TOUR PACK EXCURSION Kids 4-12y kids under 4y |
215 USD 120 USD FREE |
172 USD 96 USD FREE |
| SAONA MARINE PARK ENTRANCE FEE |
5 USD | Not Applicable |
|
Water Sports |
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| REGULAR PRICE |
20% prepayment discount PRICE |
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| SAILING CLASS Group Class 1 hour (per person) Private Class 1 hour Sailing with Guide 1/2 hour min 2 pax |
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| PARASAILING Single Flight Tandem Flight Triple Flight Boat Rider |
. 80 USD 110 USD 140 USD 20 USD |
. . Not applicable . 16 USD |
| BANANA BOAT RIDE p.p. | 15 USD | 12 USD |
| WINDSURF Private Class 1 hour |
. .70 USD |
. .56 USD |
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Discover Scuba Diver |
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| REGULAR PRICE |
20% prepayment discount PRICE |
|
| DSD | 220 USD | 176 USD |
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DSD + Catalina or Saona Excursion |
290 USD | 232 USD |
REMEMBER
- Please note that the entrance fee to the marine park (per day and person) can be paid during prepayment or once on site.
- These prices remain valid for 1 full month from the date of the email in which we sent the link. After this time, they are subject to change.
You do not have to schedule your trips before arrival.
After your purchase, we send you a detailed invoice voucher and the dive center contact details.
We also inform our colleagues in the base about the services you purchased in order to prepare everything before your arrival.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Average visibility:
+25 meters (+75 feet)
Coldest water temperature:
26 ºC (78.8 ºF)
Warmest water temperature:
31 ºC (87.8ºF)
snorkel season:
All year round