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The 15 most-booked scuba diving experiences in the Dominican Republic, with what each one actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs before you commit a day to it.
ScubaDoo scooter-style snorkeling in Punta Cana with hotel pickup, glass-bottom boat ride, instructor help, snacks, about 4 hours.
Most Popular“It was a little physical having to transfer from boat to boat to platform,but its worth it. Guys were awesome and friendly.”
Two-tank SCUBA tour in Sosúa Bay from Cabarete for certified divers, with hotel pickup, equipment, and free underwater photo/video.
“My wife, son and I booked this trip. We arrived on a cruise ship and were picked up at the port. The staff was great. Very friendly and courteous. The gear was in good shape. Two amazing dives with beautiful water. Coral and sea life was amazing. I highly recommend them and will definitely use…”
Glide a Scuba Doo scooter in Punta Cana, then snorkel and ride a glass-bottom boat. Beginner-friendly fun with pickup from Bavaro.
“Really well organised. The time on the scuba-do was great. Felt safe and really enjoyed it. The time to snorkel was excellent too - the snorkelling equipment was good - no misting or leaking. Glass bottom boat was good too - not many fish but I did see a turtle. Would recommend to others.”
Punta Cana catamaran party cruise with snorkeling and hooka underwater sessions, open bar, and hotel pickup. 4 hours from 2 pm.
“The excursion was ok - the transport there was prompt and on time! The confusion when arriving was a hot mess so don’t judge trip by that waited forever once arrived 1.5 hours to leave so that is why not more stars! Once on boat crew wRead more”
Intro scuba trial in Punta Cana: small group, pool lesson, guided coral-reef ocean session, hotel pickup, equipment rental, $199.
“We had Jennifer looking after us on the day and she was great very good at explaining things always felt safe and well informed thoroughly enjoyed our dive would 100% go back.”
Punta Cana catamaran combo cruise with snorkeling, a beginner-friendly Hookah underwater session, and 8-minute parasailing plus open bar.
“We felt like we paid to go to someone’s birthday party. One of the crew members brought their friends on to celebrate. The equipment was awful and unsanitary. No sanitation between users for hooka or snorkeling. Parasailing was great.”
Punta Cana’s Scuba Doo lets you breathe in a sealed helmet and ride an underwater scooter for reef views, plus snorkeling and transfers.
“Amazing time!!!! These guys go out of their way to make sure you have fun!!! What a great experience.”
Punta Cana party cruise with hotel transport, open bar, snorkeling, Hooka gear submersion, and parasailing. Half-day fun from $140.
“Other than our transfer driver being 30 minutes late and non-personable, this excursion was GREAT! Once on board the catamaran, we were served refreshments juice, soda, water. We tried the hooka diving which I thoroughly enjoyed...great Read more”
Ride a scuba scooter in Punta Cana with ScubaDoo, snorkel at El Niño, then cruise on a glass-bottom boat. Beginner-friendly trip.
“Amazing! Never thought I’d ever go scuba diving. This experience made it happen!”
Earn PADI Open Water certification in Bayahibe in about 3 days, with pool practice, a swim test, and 4 open-water sessions.
“Great experience w a professional experienced staff. Everyone was helpful and made it fun For the cost u can’t beat this experience”
Get PADI Open Water certification in Punta Cana with SeaPro Divers: 2–3 days, pool skills first, ocean dives, and pickup from select hotels.
“Absolutely incredible! Everyone was very friendly and very helpful. Katarina was very good at communicating and replied to all my messages very quickly! Jennifer helped certify me in scuba diving and was a very good instructor. Her directions were always clear and she used positive reinforcement to help reinforce skills. Definitely recommend !!”
A small-group, guided two-stop snorkel in clear, calm Sosúa Bay with included gear, snacks, and safety-first help from a pro.
“Excellent for families or groups. Guides make an extra effort photographing and sharing island history and local facts. Dive Cabarete offers amenities like water and fruit snacks as well as cool refreshing shower and restrooms for after your snorkel or dive. We especially liked Miguel ‘The Rock’! Professional, friendly easy half day activity.”
Two Catalina scuba dives from Punta Cana, gear and PADI masters included, then a private beach BBQ with open bar and easy hotel pickup.
“Atroce du début à la fin. Je déconseille vivement. Ce sont pas des instructeurs de plongée, mais des personnes qui cherche de la rentabilité, à tasser les gens dans les bus, dans les bateaux, à rattraper le temps perdu en précipitant les moments de plongée sans donner aucunes consignes ce qui rend la plongée dangereuse.…”
Punta Cana ScubaDoo adventure with round-trip transfer: glide at 3 meters, snorkel reefs, glass-bottom boat ride, see coral and shipwrecks.
“had a fantastic morning, 100% recommend”
Rent jet skis and boards in Cabarete or Sosua with fast, family-friendly gear options, simple meet-up, and great help from Supremo Water Sports.
“Great experience with this company. Everyone was very helpful. The owner was close by to make sure our experience was enjoyable. My son is around the same age as his son so he knew about all the video game dances (and even tried oRead more”
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