Diving in the Dominican Republic

The crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea are a visiting card of the Dominican Republic and a real asset of diving tourism. All year round, the country is ready to host scuba divers from all over the world. The rich underwater diversity of the Caribbean Sea and the mysteries of the sunken objects of the Atlantic make diving in the Dominican Republic an amazing way to relax and enjoy.

The underwater world is open to the public all the time. All year round, the water temperature does not drop less than 20 ° С (on average - 23-25 ​​° С), and visibility in any weather is excellent, not less than 30 m (in calm and in special "quiet" places, it does 40-45 m) ... Underwater walks are possible along the entire coastline.

But there is one small nuance - whales. Specifically, they don't let you enjoy the diving all year round. In the period from mid-January to mid-March, humpback whales swim in the warm waters of the Dominican Republic from the north for breeding. Up to 2-3 thousand 16-meter and 40-ton giants simply fill the coastal waters of the Dominican Republic. During this time, many divers refrain from diving.

Diving in the Dominican Republic is divided into 2 types - traditional and cave diving. The landscape formed over the centuries is represented by the most gorgeous grottoes and rocky palaces at the bottom, which, alas, are only given to professional divers to visit.

In 2020, the Dominican Republic boasts over 50 dive spots for all levels of skill and desires. The most interesting and most frequently visited places with various diving points are:

Bayahibe village

Boca Chica

La Caleta

Katalina

Punta Cana

Samana Peninsula

Sasua

If you are on a budget, we advise you to try snorkeling. This is also quite interesting.