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The Dominican Republic is situated in an area prone to hurricanes. From June to November, the country may experience strong winds and rains as a result of hurricanes in the Atlantic.
In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, go to our Tropical Storm Update page
Getting around
Cruise ship passengers arrive on the Island by tender.
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Catalina Island, DR
Catalina Island or Isla Catalina is an uninhabited island located 1.5 miles from the mainland on the south-east corner of the Dominican Republic, near La Romana. The island is only 6 square miles.
It is an occasional destination for cruise ships on Caribbean routes. In particular, Costa Cruises has a private beach on the island. Their ships anchor offshore and transport passengers to shore via tender.
The island is a 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.
Port of Entry
Ships anchor and passengers are transported by tender. Visiting Cruise Line: Costa Cruise Line
Time Zone
EST (GMT/UTC - 5)
Map Coordinates
18.21 N, 69.00 W
Average Temperatures
Water: 83°- Summer; 77°- Winter
Air: 85°- Summer; 78°- Winter
Good to know
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.
Things to do and see
Excursions to Catalina Island can be arranged through your cruise company. Snorkelers can explore the amazing reef that is just a short swim from the pier. Services available.
For more, see La Romana and Casa de Campo
