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The Dominican Republic’s best days out.
The 15 most-booked scuba diving 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 very unique excursion and I had fun. I will say the dock was hard to get back onto once in the water. Over all it was good”
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.
“It was amazing. Pick up was 15 minutes late because of traffic but the adventure was great. Scuba Doo was amazing.”
Punta Cana catamaran party cruise with snorkeling and hooka underwater sessions, open bar, and hotel pickup. 4 hours from 2 pm.
“This company (Powers Adventures) was amazing! The hotel pickup and once you arrive can be a little chaotic because you have to wait for the boat. But once you’re on the boat it’s absolutely amazing! It’s great for if you’re just trying to sit back or if you’re wanting to have tons of fun! This…”
Intro scuba trial in Punta Cana: small group, pool lesson, guided coral-reef ocean session, hotel pickup, equipment rental, $199.
“This was a phenomenal experience with both instructor Daniel and Jennifer - so much so my companion is now enrolling on full open course dive. So attentive , saftey is on top of their list with fun. Such a fun duo. We will be back. This is best Read more”
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.
“It was a cool experience. You only do about 10-15 mins on the water bikes but seeing all the fish is worth it. Plus you can still snorkel. Buy the pics cost about 50 but also worth it. You get a bunch. You can take your phone underwater but you Read more”
Punta Cana party cruise with hotel transport, open bar, snorkeling, Hooka gear submersion, and parasailing. Half-day fun from $140.
“Good overall... When we first got on the boat it was incredibly crowded, I literally had to sit on the stairs... it felt unsafe to me. When we got to the destination for snorkeling and hooka diving people started leaving the boat and getting in the wRead more”
Ride a scuba scooter in Punta Cana with ScubaDoo, snorkel at El Niño, then cruise on a glass-bottom boat. Beginner-friendly trip.
“je suis dubitative, en soit l'activité peut être sympa mais dans cet endroit il n'y a rien à voir. on nous force à prendre des poses pour faire des photos qui vont nous être vendues super chers, il y a peu si ce n'est pas de poissons. bref une activité chère que je ne referai…”
Get PADI Open Water certification in Punta Cana with SeaPro Divers: 2–3 days, pool skills first, ocean dives, and pickup from select hotels.
“There was a lot of seaweed and the water had a lot of algae, but the experience was great because the staff was excellent. Daniel and Jennifer are top notch!”
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.
“Toata experiența a fost ok, nu la superlativ….. Preluarea de la hotel a fost intarziata, scufundarea nu a durat mai mult de 7-8 minute, desi era specificat ca este de 20 min, fructele tropicale au lipsit cu toate ca erau specificate.”
Try scuba in Sosúa with a short briefing, gear provided, and a guided confined-water session. Small group, pros onboard, great value.
“Such a great experience! The dive was awesome- Sasha and Anna were amazing instructors which made it even better. Charles was extremely helpful with booking and planning. Can’t forget Captain Domingo who got us there! It was all worth it🙂 I highly recommend doing a dive with Discover Scuba!! We loved it!”
Beginner-friendly scuba trial in Punta Cana from Bávaro with patient coaching, 30 minutes underwater, and 6–12 m depth.
“lt was an amazing experience. The transportation was excellent and everyone was so friendly. The scuba team explained everything very well and were incredibly kind.””
Full-day Catalina Island scuba tour from La Romana: catamaran cruise, two reef sessions at The Wall and Aquarium, BBQ and open drinks.
“I never dove in DR and after reading some of the reviews I was pleasantly surprised. I was by myself.. Transportation to and from the hotel was great. The trip was organized, staff was great, dives were good, food was good. Met some great people, got some good pictures and overall had a wonderful day.”
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