- MSC Group reveals Catalina Sugar Beach on Catalina Island, Dominican Republic, opening November 2026
- Partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas for premium beach destination
- Shore excursions include catamaran tours, snorkeling, boat trips and visits to Cave of Wonders
- Facilities include open-air buffet, two bars, water sports centre and rental cabanas
- MSC Opera offers 7-night sailings from La Romana from €669 per person
MSC Group has today revealed the details of a new beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic. The destination has been named Catalina Sugar Beach and operated in partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, is receiving enhancements to create a premier leisure destination in the region. The beach experience is set to open in November 2026 and can be enjoyed by guests of both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys.
The destination will offer an experience that showcases the island’s natural character and beauty as a protected natural monument in the Dominican Republic. Shore excursions will include a relaxing catamaran exploration of the surrounding waters, snorkeling to see the flourishing marine life the island is famous for, boat trips to Isla Saona Island or visits to the nearby Cave of Wonders and Altos de Chavón. The island will be equipped with comfortable daybeds and cabanas available for rent, offering the most comfortable way to enjoy a day at Catalina Sugar Beach. A signature open-air beach pavilion buffet will be the central dining hub of the island, offering international dishes and local specialties. Two bars will be on offer including a tropical open-air palapa bar that will welcome guests with refreshments and act as a shaded social pavilion with ocean views.
MSC Cruises will begin sailing from La Romana with stops at Catalina Sugar Beach in November, marking the first time the cruise line has offered year-round sailings in the Southern Caribbean. MSC Opera will operate weekly departures with seven-night sailings or the option for guests to extend their cruise for a back-to-back 14-night ‘butterfly’ cruise. Starting from €669 per person, based on the 7-night sailing departing La Romana on 1 February 2027, visiting Virgin Gorda, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Road Town and Catalina Island. Explora Journeys calls to Catalina Sugar Beach on select Caribbean Journeys.
Kaitlin Allen shared: “MSC Group has today revealed the details of a new beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic. The destination has been named Catalina Sugar Beach and operated in partnership with other brands, is receiving enhancements to create a premier leisure destination in the region. The beach experience is set to open in November 2026 and can be enjoyed by guests of both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys.”
