Sailing & yacht charter — Bayahibe
1 option from $139 per person. Duration 8h. Operators: Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina.
A sailing catamaran to Catalina from Bayahibe costs $139 per person with Quetzal Catamaran: two snorkelling spots — The Wall and The Aquarium — lunch cooked on board, an open bar and an English-speaking guide who gets in the water with the group.
The short version
Routes and departure times
The group is capped at 28 and the boat leaves at 08:45 for a day of about eight hours. Children aged 3 to 12 pay $70, under-threes go free, and the transfer is included for hotels in the Bayahibe area.
The price:
- $139 per person — Quetzal Catamaran, two snorkelling spots — The Wall and The Aquarium — with lunch cooked on board; transfer included for Bayahibe hotels, a supplement from other areas, and a Saona combo at $268 for the two.
What's included
- Snorkelling equipment: fins, mask and snorkel
- An English-speaking guide who swims with the group
- Lunch prepared on board
- Pick-up and return for hotels in the Bayahibe area
Not included
- Transfer from outside the Bayahibe area, agreed by email
- Tips for the crew
Good to know
- Snorkellers who prefer a sailing catamaran to a crowded day boat.
- Beginner-friendly; the guide is in the water with you at both sites.
- Swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a light layer for the sail back.
- Pick-up at your hotel in the Bayahibe area; other addresses are agreed with the operator.
Sailing & yacht charter prices in Bayahibe
| Tour | Duration | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina on the Quetzal: Two Reefs and Lunch Aboard | 8h | up to 28 guests | $139 per person |
Operators: Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina
FAQ
How much is a catamaran to Catalina?
What does the day include?
How deep is the snorkelling at The Wall?
Is the hotel transfer included?
Can I book Catalina and Saona together?
How many people are on board?
A catamaran day to Catalina from Bayahibe costs $139 per person, and what you pay for is the water rather than the beach: two snorkelling spots, lunch cooked on board and a guide in the water with you.
Checked against the operator’s own site on 4 October 2026
- $139the Catalina day per adult on the Quetzal
- 20 m+the depth The Wall drops to, as Quetzal gives it
- 28guests at most on board
- $268Quetzal’s Catalina and Saona combo, $30 per person less than separately
| Who | Snorkel stops | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdultQuetzal Catamaran | 2 | ~8 h | $139 per person |
| Child, 3 to 12Quetzal Catamaran | 2 | ~8 h | $70 per child |
| Child under 3Quetzal Catamaran | — | ~8 h | free |
What the day looks like#
The boat leaves at 08:45. The first stop is The Wall, which drops below 20 m, then The Aquarium, the shallower and calmer spot; the guide snorkels with the group at both. Lunch is cooked on board — salads, pasta, chicken, beef and fruit — and beer, rum, soft drinks and water are included, with snacks through the day. The whole outing takes about eight hours.
- La Pared / The Wall
- the reef wall off Catalina, dropping past 20 m — the island’s main snorkelling and diving feature.
- The Aquarium
- the shallower, calmer reef spot on the other side of Catalina.
- Open bar
- drinks included without further payment, here served on board.
Coming from further away#
Quetzal includes the transfer for hotels in the Bayahibe area and charges a supplement from other areas, so ask for your hotel’s figure before you book.
Two islands in one trip#
Quetzal sells Catalina and Saona together for $268, which the operator puts at $30 per person less than booking them separately. That is two full days, not one longer one.
- Whether the transfer is included: only for hotels in the Bayahibe area.
- What children pay: $70 from 3 to 12 and nothing under 3, though there is no snorkelling kit for under-threes.
- Whether a guide goes in with you: Quetzal says its English-speaking guide snorkels with the group.
Important
The Wall drops below 20 m. For snorkelling that means deep water under you rather than a reef you can stand beside — worth knowing if anyone in the group is a nervous swimmer. Life jackets come with the snorkelling kit.
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