The island is a popular destination. There are daily ships traveling to Catalina from La Romana. The Catalina island beach has white fine sand and nice looking crystal clear water. The sea has corals very close to the shore which attract people for spending their leisure time on the sun beds and snorkeling. Here is a 360 panorama  Catalina Island is a popular destination for scuba diving thanks to its striking coral reef and marine ecosystems. Both the Wall and the Aquarium are two great dive sites that boasts an impressive variety of tropical fish, including Sargent mayor, damselfish squirrelfish and stingrays. For visitors staying in Punta Cana, there are weekly trips to Catalina from the mainland.