Scuba diving in the Dominican Republic

Best places to dive

Scuba diving in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the best places in the world for scuba diving since the country offers the perfect combination of the warm Caribbean Sea, spectacularly clear waters and incredible underwater landscapes. 

The beauty of the underwater fauna is limitless: shallow, fringing reefs, sheer walls, coral covered pinnacles, ancient shipwrecks on the seafloor and its own sea life with different species of fish, sea horses and sponges make this one of the most exciting dives you will ever take.

Best places for scuba diving

  • Puerto Plata - Along the coast you will find more than 10 amazing places for scuba diving.
  • Punta Cana/Bavaro - The eastern coast offers almost as many good diving spots as the north.
  • Bayahibe, Saona Island, Catalina, Shark Point, etc. - The diving spots in the south coast are simply amazing, from shipwrecks to versatile marine life.

First time diver?

Beginners will have an opportunity to practice and familiarise themselves with the equipment, while trained teachers can help you learn the technique and master underwater breathing. When the introduction is complete, it is time for the ocean! There will always be a dive master on hand to guide and assist you when needed so there is no need to worry.

Necessary equipment

  • Scuba diving mask
  • Scuba diving fins
  • Dive computer
  • Wetsuit
  • Regulators
  • Buoyancy compensator

Scuba diving school in the Dominican Republic

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