Dive guide · DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SCUBA DIVING

Top 15 Dominican Republic Scuba Diving

52 dives  ·  from $55 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 dominican republic scuba diving justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back in the water.

Scuba Doo Diving Experience in Punta Cana - Snorkeling at El Niño adds welcome freedom
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Scuba Doo Diving Experience in Punta Cana

1.Scuba Doo Diving Experience in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 422 reviews · from $61Our pick

At Cabeza de Toro, you ride a Scuba Doo underwater scooter 3 to 5 meters below the surface, breathing normally inside a clear dome helmet. You also snorkel at El Niño, cruise on the Panoramic One glass-bottom boat, and receive equipment, drinks, snacks, and hotel transfers. Expect about four hours, though transport can make the day longer.

“This tour is unresponsive. If you need to communicate with your tour don't try this one. They will charge you even if they didn't effectively communicate or provide a service to you.”

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Diving for Certified Divers, 2 Tanks Sosúa Bay - Boarding Elena with Captain Domingo
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Diving for Certified Divers, 2 Tanks Sosúa Bay

2.Diving for Certified Divers, 2 Tanks Sosúa Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · from $125Top rated

Meet your guide, captain Domingo, and crew at 8:00 a.m. for two guided scuba sessions from the boat Elena. Choose among more than 20 Sosúa Bay sites, including reefs, walls, caverns, wrecks, and canyons. Equipment, snacks, reef fees, hotel transfers, and underwater photos are included for certified participants.

“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 them again.”

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Scuba Doo - Diving Scooters in Punta Cana - Getting from Bávaro to the water
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Scuba Doo – Diving Scooters in Punta Cana

3.Scuba Doo – Diving Scooters in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 283 reviews · 2h 18m · from $55Best value

You will ride a seated Scuba Doo scooter beneath Punta Cana’s warm water while a professional guide stays nearby. The clear dome gives you a direct view of fish and coral without scuba certification. The outing also includes snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat ride, soft drinks, and shared hotel transport.

“Great underwater experience. Must do if your in punta cana.”

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3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Hooka Diving - Snorkeling - The catamaran ride sets the mood
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3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

4.3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $105

You’ll spend about four hours aboard a catamaran off Punta Cana, combining guided snorkeling, Powerdive underwater hooka time, music, dancing, and an open bar. Hotel pickup and equipment are included. The crew handles the underwater gear and safety briefing, while you enjoy a social afternoon on the water with up to 40 people.

“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”

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First Time Scuba Diving Experience in Punta Cana - The lesson comes before the water time
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First Time Scuba Diving Experience in Punta Cana

5.First Time Scuba Diving Experience in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $199

Start at SeaPro Divers in Playa Blanca at 9:00 am for a pool lesson, equipment fitting, and a guided open-water scuba outing. Instructors Daniel and Jennifer focus on safety and clear explanations. The 3.5-hour trip suits first-timers age 10 and older, with selected-hotel pickup and drop-off.

“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”

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PACKAGE DEAL Catamaran- Snorkeling - Hooka Diving - Parasailing - The catamaran ride and the party setting
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PACKAGE DEAL Catamaran- Snorkeling – Hooka Diving – Parasailing

6.PACKAGE DEAL Catamaran- Snorkeling – Hooka Diving – Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · from $140

Spend about 3.5 hours off Bavaro on a catamaran combining tropical-fish snorkeling, no-experience-needed Hookah underwater time, and an 8-minute parasailing flight. Hotel pickup, equipment, a guide, unlimited drinks, and a party cruise are included. Expect up to 60 people and a lively onboard atmosphere.

“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.”

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Scuba Doo Underwater Scooter in Punta Cana (Half Day) - Getting from the beach to the floating platform
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Scuba Doo Underwater Scooter in Punta Cana (Half Day)

7.Scuba Doo Underwater Scooter in Punta Cana (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · from $75

You’ll ride a Scuba Doo scooter beneath Punta Cana’s water in a clear breathing helmet, with a diver guide beside you. Each turn lasts about 10 to 15 minutes at roughly 10 to 15 feet deep. Snorkel while waiting, then take a glass-bottom boat ride if time and weather allow. Pickup covers Bavaro and Los Corales, with extra fees for other areas.

“1000000/10 experience. Staff was very friendly and very educational. They made sure you were okay. Loved everything about it. Take water shoes and cash.”

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Punta Cana Party Cruise with Snorkeling, Hooka Diving and Parasailing - Parasailing above the coast
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Punta Cana Party Cruise with Snorkeling, Hooka Diving and Parasailing

8.Punta Cana Party Cruise with Snorkeling, Hooka Diving and Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $140

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a party catamaran with snorkeling, hooka underwater breathing, parasailing, music, fruit, and an open bar. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Expect several boat transfers, a lively waist-deep water party, and a maximum advertised group size of 15.

“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”

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From Punta Cana: ScubaDoo, Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour - The Platform and the Underwater Session
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From Punta Cana: ScubaDoo, Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour

9.ScubaDoo, Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $60

From Punta Cana, you’ll ride a seated ScubaDoo scooter 3 to 5 meters below the surface, snorkel beside the platform, and cruise aboard Panoramic One, a glass-bottom boat. The underwater session lasts 15 to 20 minutes, with English- and Spanish-speaking guides, hotel transfers, and views of Cabeza de Toro.

“The day started poorly as the night before we were texted that we had to get our own ride 5 miles into town ($30 taxi) to get our ride to the activity. They did reimburse that cost though. Once onsite we were told the glass bottom boat wasn't running so we did get to the Scooby Do's eventually and they were great as well as the snorkeling. Might try it again, but wife really wanted the glass bottom boat.”

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Punta Cana: Scubadoo Ocean Exploration Diving Adventure - The underwater scooter at 3 to 5 meters
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Punta Cana: Scubadoo Ocean Exploration Diving Adventure

10.Scubadoo Ocean Exploration Diving Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 70 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76

From your Punta Cana hotel, you’ll reach Cabeza de Toro, board a glass-bottom boat, and use a seated ScubaDoo scooter at 3 to 5 meters below the surface. An instructor stays with you, even if you cannot swim. You’ll also snorkel near the El Niño platform before a 30-minute ride on the Panoramic One.

“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 pas”

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PADI Open Water Diver Course in Bayahibe - The swim assessment is a real requirement
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PADI Open Water Diver Course in Bayahibe

11.PADI Open Water Diver Course in Bayahibe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $410

Learn the core skills for safe scuba travel during a three-day PADI course in Bayahibe. Devyn and Elvin may be among the instructors, with small groups capped at six. You’ll practice in a pool, complete a swim test, then handle four open-water sessions. Equipment, course materials, certification, and resort transfers are included.

“Great experience w a professional experienced staff. Everyone was helpful and made it fun For the cost u can’t beat this experience”

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Punta Cana: PADI Open Water Scuba Certification (2–3 Days) - Day one: classroom basics and pool skills
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Punta Cana: PADI Open Water Scuba Certification (2–3 Days)

12.PADI Open Water Scuba Certification (2–3 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $649

Spend two or three days learning scuba with SeaPro Divers at Playa Blanca. You will practice in a pool, complete ocean sessions, and work toward a PADI Open Water or Scuba Diver certificate. Instructors including Jennifer, Daniel, Eugenio, and Craig teach in small groups, with equipment and selected hotel transport included.

“Kat did a great job organizing our open water certification dives, spread over two days. Daniel was fantastic dive instructor, both above and under water.”

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Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana - The Wall: The More Ambitious First Stop
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Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana

13.Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 37 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours traveling from Punta Cana to Catalina Island with a PADI-certified team. You’ll visit The Wall and the Aquarium, then enjoy a Dominican lunch, beach time, snorkeling, and drinks. Certified divers can explore depths from 5 to 40 meters, while the day also suits companions who prefer to stay above the water.

“This was a very relaxing day. Only 6 divers on the boat and the rest were snorkelers. The dive sites were not spectacular but we did see colorful fish, seahorse, crab. After 2nd dive we were greeted with a warm cup of noodle soup. Catalina Island was set up with tables and bars, and of course coconuts to drink from. The lobster on the VIP package was very good but a bit hard to enjoy as the flies were in full force. Chantel is a great hostess!!! and keeps everyone happy. The trip back is entertaining as they put on a little dance party and the beer is flowing. You…”

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Punta Cana: Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer - The transfer from Punta Cana to the water
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Punta Cana: Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer

14.Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Ride a battery-powered Scuba Doo scooter about 3 meters below the surface, with a clear 180-degree view and air supplied inside the helmet. Your four-hour trip from Punta Cana includes hotel transport, snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat, equipment, and tropical fruit, though time on site can vary.

“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.”

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Discover Scuba Diving - Getting comfortable with the equipment
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Discover Scuba Diving

15.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $115

Meet your instructor at the Sosua center for a short video and hands-on lesson, then board Captain Domingo’s boat Elena for a shallow confined open-water session. You’ll practice basic skills with a PADI instructor, use provided equipment, and see tropical fish in a small group of no more than four people.

“Best experience ever!! We were scared after watching YouTube videos and was ready to cancel but Mike quickly calmed our fears. This was amazing so glad we did it. Will definitely do it again... with Mike!”

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New in Dominican Republic Scuba Diving

★ 3.0Scuba Diving at Catalina Island – 2 tank – for Certified DiversFrom $1896 reviews
★ 3.5Scuba Doo Diving Scooters in Punta CanaFrom $797 reviews
★ 4.0Scuba Diving on Catalina Island | 2 tanks, 2 spotsFrom $1505 reviews
★ 5.0Saona DivingFrom $2604 reviews
★ 5.03 Days Open Water Diving Course in Punta CanaFrom $4904 reviews
★ 5.0Platinum Power Shore Adventure, Hookah Diving, and SnorkelingFrom $1082 reviews
★ 3.0Catalina Island Scuba Diving – Amazing Full Day Tour!From $1772 reviews
★ 4.0Experience a Submarine Scooter with ScubaDoo Punta CanaFrom $6012 reviews
★ 5.0Catalina Island DivingFrom $2602 reviews
★ 4.5Party Boat + Snorkeling Diving Music Drink Open BarFrom $6010 reviews
★ 3.5Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from BavaroFrom $13010 reviews
★ 5.0Scuba Diving Discovery in the Crystal Water DE BayahibeFrom $1202 reviews
★ 3.5Scuba Doo Diving Scooters in Punta CanaFrom $6516 reviews
★ 5.0Punta Cana Reef Diving Adventure Explore Underwater WondersFrom $1302 reviews
★ 5.0Catalina Island Diving TourFrom $2103 reviews

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