Catalina Island (Dominican Republic)
Catalina Island or Isla Catalina is a tropical island located 1.5 miles from the mainland on the south-east corner of the Dominican Republic, near La Altagracia and La Romana. 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.
Catalina Island, Dominican Republic beach | |
Catalina Island, La Romana Catalina Island, Dominican Republic | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18°21′36″N 69°00′17″W |
| Area | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| Length | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Width | 3.0 km (1.86 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Administration | |
| Province | La Romana |
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