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Reservations
The maximum number of guests on the Catalina Dive and Snorkel tour depends on your boat choice and ranges from 8 on our small boat to 80 people on our largest sail catamaran.
The maximum number of guests on the Catalina Dive and Snorkel tour depends on your boat choice and ranges from 8 on our small boat to 80 people on our largest sail catamaran.
This is a personal preference question. Both are great tours. The ocean does get rough at the end of the day on the Catalina tour so if you are prone to motion sickness then I would definitely choose Saona Island.
The tour to Saona is the best one with children as the waters are calmer, and they love the starfish at Starfish Cay (Palmillas) on the way home.
Payment and Cancellation
Should severe weather not permit the trip (where the coast guard calls off all permits), all efforts will be made to reschedule. If rescheduling is not permitted, then a refund of the deposit will be issued.Â
Please note that the tour will still go out if there is light rain as rain here in the tropics is normal. It normally doesn’t last all day, nor does it stop the tour.
Should the boat experience a mechanical issue and not be available that day, a replacement upgraded boat will be used.Â
All deposits are non-refundable if cancellation is within 30 days of the tour unless due to COVID with proof of illness or flight/country cancellation. Cancellations for reasons other than the aforementioned shall not be permitted unless otherwise indicated by El Tour Caribe.
Additional Questions
No. Unfortunately, both Catalina and Saona Islands are too far away for a half day tour. You will need a full day to visit either of these islands. We suggest our Private Half Day Charter to Starfish Cay (Palmillas) instead. This is more relaxed and you will not feel rushed.
Yes! We offer different packages both on land as well as underwater and via DRONE. The photo package costs are based on the number of people in your group and your activity! Please call us/whatsapp at 809 251 6543 or email us to add this service to your tour.
Yes, all boats have life jackets available for you and we also have “pool noodles” on the snorkeling tours for your use.
No. We do not force you to wear a life jacket if you don’t want to use one. In fact, if you love free diving down deeper or wish to learn how to do so our staff will be pleased to assist you. Of course, all boats have life jackets available for you and we also have “pool noodles” on the snorkeling tours for your use should you wish to use one.
Unfortunately there is no non-snorkeler price. You still need transportation and food and that is where the expenses are. Once the boat is on the snorkel site there is no extra cost to snorkel.
Yes you may modify the menu choosing the Chef Service. Depending on your requests, sometimes an additional fee may apply.
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This contract between the customer and El Tour Caribe (Hereinafter referred to as the service provider) is subject to the following terms and conditions.
Release/limitations of liabilities
By participating, the customer assumes risk of personal injury, loss or damage to him/herself and his/her personal possessions. The customer releases the service provider from all direct, indirect, punitive incidentals. Special or consequential damages arising from or related to the provision of services, including economic loss, physical or mental injury, or any act, omission or negligence, even if caused in whole or in part by the negligent conduct of the service provider or its employees or agents. If the service provider is unable by law to exclude its liability, the customer agrees that the service provider’s liability is limited to the value of the service purchased.
Indemnification of the Tour Operator
The customer acknowledges having read and understood the Tour Operator’s Terms and Conditions and agrees to discharge and indemnify the Tour Operator with whom the customer traveled from his country of embarkation, his corporate parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, employees, officers and agents from all claims of any nature arising out of such services. The service provider does not have the authority to modify or waive any provision of the Tour Operator’s terms and conditions.
Severability clause
If any portion of this agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portion remains in full force and effect; where possible the portion found unenforceable will be construed in a manner consistent with the remaining portions.
Forum
This contract is construed according to the laws of the Dominican Republic and the customer is bound to the jurisdiction of the said courts.
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AGREEMENT THAT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HAS PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER EACH PERSON
All parties hereby waive any defenses to personal jurisdiction, and/or in personam jurisdiction to sue, or be sued, within the Dominican Republic arising from disputes related to this agreement and/or any matters arising from the performance of this agreement and/or the operations of El Tour Caribe EARB, S.R.L. and/or its agents and/or representatives and/or Coligrin Tours EIRL and/or its agents and/or representatives.
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