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The 15 Scuba Diving in the Dominican Republic to Book First

53 dives  ·  from $55 a head

The 15 best scuba diving in the Dominican Republic you can book right now, with the price per head, how long you are actually in the water and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Scuba Doo Diving Experience in Punta Cana - From your hotel to Cabeza de Toro
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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

Travel from your hotel to Cabeza de Toro, then ride a Scuba Doo underwater scooter at El Niño reef, breathing normally beneath a clear dome at 3 to 5 meters. You’ll also snorkel with a guide, cruise on the Panoramic One glass-bottom boat, and receive equipment, drinks, snacks, and transport.

“The pick up was almost 1/2 hour late. They don't have access to the lobby, so we had to stand outside of the barrier to our resort. The 1st part of this trip was amazing, but only 15 minutes. The last 2/3 were worthless. The captain is what made it horrible. He didn't say a word to us. When we asked him to turn down the music, he seemed indignant. We literally had no idea what we were supposed to be seeing. We only saw water from the glass bottom boat. I think because he was going so fast, we couldn't see anything. Would've been nice if he stopped along…”

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Diving for Certified Divers, 2 Tanks Sosúa Bay - An 8:00 am start at Dive Cabarete
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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 a small crew at 8:00 am for two guided scuba sessions in Sosúa Bay. Visit sites ranging from walls and caverns to wrecks and canyons, with equipment, snacks, hotel pickup, and free underwater photos included.

“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 ride a seat-style Scuba Doo scooter beneath the surface with a clear viewing dome and a guide nearby. The outing includes a glass-bottom boat ride, about 15 minutes on the scooter, 20 minutes of snorkeling, refreshments, and round-trip pickup from many Punta Cana hotels.

“It was amazing. Pick up was 15 minutes late because of traffic but the adventure was great. Scuba Doo was amazing.”

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3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Hooka Diving - Snorkeling - The 2 pm start and hotel pickup
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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

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with hotel transport, open-bar drinks, snorkeling, and guided underwater hookah time near Bávaro’s coral reef. The cruise suits families and social groups, though the marina wait and crowded water stops can test your patience.

“Quality and Professional. Spend the time to prepare for the dives and also the safety for the attendees. Maybe some personal Facilities bathrooms would improve the adventure. Best dive ever for me.. better than Nassau.. Fun and pleasurable too!”

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First Time Scuba Diving Experience in Punta Cana - Learning to breathe underwater in about an hour
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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 at 9:00 am for a pool lesson, equipment fitting, and a guided ocean scuba session. Instructors Daniel and Jennifer focus on calm, careful instruction. The 3.5-hour outing includes gear, water, selected hotel transfers, and a maximum of eight people.

“Today I went scuba diving again, and it was an incredible experience. I saw many colorful small fish swimming around me, which made the underwater world feel lively and beautiful. The instructor was extremely caring, patient, and professiRead more”

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PACKAGE DEAL Catamaran- Snorkeling - Hooka Diving - Parasailing - Hotel pickup and the 2:00 p.m. start
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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

You’ll spend about 3.5 hours off Bavaro’s coast with Power Adventures Punta Cana, combining snorkeling, a hookah underwater session, parasailing, and a catamaran party. Hotel pickup, equipment, an open bar, and a professional guide are included, but expect a lively group setting of up to 60 people.

“***DONT BOOK THIS TRIP & DONT USE VIATOR*** First of all Don't let the pictures fool you, the boat they put you on is a crappy old charter boat. They didn't have enough equipment for everyone to hooka dive & didn't have enough equipmenRead more”

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Scuba Doo Underwater Scooter in Punta Cana (Half Day) - Reaching the offshore 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

Ride a Scuba Doo underwater scooter about 10 to 15 feet below Punta Cana’s surface while breathing inside a clear helmet. A guide stays beside you, and you can snorkel between turns. The half-day trip also includes transfers, drinks, equipment, and a glass-bottom boat ride when time and conditions allow.

“The most memorable part of the whole trip was going underwater and still being able to breathe. I’m not a swimmer so I was pretty scared, but the staff who was under the water with me letting me know it was OK with God and there help I was OK and I would definitely do it again. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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Punta Cana Party Cruise with Snorkeling, Hooka Diving and Parasailing - Boarding the catamaran and getting settled
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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 on a Punta Cana catamaran with hotel pickup, snorkeling, hookah underwater activity, parasailing, music, fruit, and an open bar. The crew keeps the mood social, while the reef stop offers fish viewing. Expect transfers between boats for parasailing and a busy schedule.

“The weather wasn't the greatest which was not in their control. The only complaint that I have is the cost of the pictures. They were 80.00, but they are also memories. If they were edited and sorted then I would not complain. Other then that, it was a great time and something I would definitely do again.”

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From Punta Cana: ScubaDoo, Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour - Leaving Your Hotel for Cabeza de Toro
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From Punta Cana: ScubaDoo, Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour

9.From Punta Cana: ScubaDoo, Snorkel & Glass Bottom Boat Tour

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

From Punta Cana, you’ll visit Cabeza de Toro for a 15 to 20-minute ScubaDoo session at 3 to 5 meters, guided snorkeling at El Niño, and a 30-minute ride on the Panoramic One glass-bottom boat. English and Spanish support is available.

“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 - From your hotel to Cabeza de Toro
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Punta Cana: Scubadoo Ocean Exploration Diving Adventure

10.Punta Cana: Scubadoo Ocean Exploration Diving Adventure

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

Head from your Punta Cana hotel to Cabeza de Toro for a beginner-friendly ScubaDoo ride at 3 to 5 meters, followed by snorkeling at El Niño and a 30-minute glass-bottom boat cruise. You do not need to know how to swim, and guides speak Spanish, English, Dutch, French, and Portuguese.

“Amazing! Never thought I’d ever go scuba diving. This experience made it happen!”

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PADI Open Water Diver Course in Bayahibe - The swim test sets a clear fitness baseline
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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 scuba skills in Bayahibe with a professional instructor, then complete four open-water sessions for your PADI certification. The three-day course includes gear, study materials, certification, and hotel transport from Bayahibe-Dominicus resorts. Instructors have included Devyn and Elvin.

“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 two: proving your skills in the ocean
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Punta Cana: PADI Open Water Scuba Certification (2–3 Days)

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

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

Spend two or three days learning scuba skills with SeaPro Divers in Punta Cana. You’ll train in the pool, complete classroom work, then practice in the ocean with instructors such as Jennifer, Daniel, or Eugenio. Equipment, certification, and selected hotel transport are included.

“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!”

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Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana - The early road journey from Punta Cana
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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

Travel from Punta Cana to Catalina Island with a PADI-certified team, visit The Wall and the Aquarium, then enjoy a Dominican BBQ, beach time, snorkeling, and drinks. Guides including Joel and hostess Chantel may be on hand. Certified scuba participants must show proof of qualification.

“TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!! Our pick up happened late because the bus broke, we travel around an hour until the marina in an old van and, when we arrived, the Catamaran was not ready so we wait for an hour to enter in the boat. When we enter, the boat was crowded an some people have to sit on the floor the whole trip. We choose the DIVE option because in the description was not clear that it's a CERTIFICATE DIVE (I ready a lot of times and the only thing that it's wrote its "Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive" but…”

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Punta Cana: Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer - Fish, coral, and the reef setting
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Punta Cana: Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer

14.Punta Cana: Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer

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

You sit inside a Scuba Doo motorcycle at about 3 meters below the sea, breathing normally through a supplied air system while a professional diver guides you. The four-hour outing also includes snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat, equipment, transfers, and tropical fruit.

“The activities were very good and the crew were very helpful and wanted to make sure you had a great time! I would recommend this trip!”

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Discover Scuba diving - Patient instructors matter more than fancy scenery
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Discover Scuba Diving

15.Discover Scuba Diving

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

At Dive Cabarete in Sosua, you’ll learn scuba basics, practice skills in calm confined open water, and breathe underwater with a PADI instructor. Captain Domingo takes you aboard Elena to a shallow site, with equipment, drinks, snacks, and groups capped at four.

“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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Just written up in Scuba Diving in the Dominican Republic

★ 3.5Scuba Doo Diving Scooters in Punta CanaFrom $797
★ 4.0Scuba Diving on Catalina Island | 2 tanks, 2 spotsFrom $1505
★ 3.0Scuba Diving at Catalina Island – 2 tank – for Certified DiversFrom $1896
★ 5.03 Days Open Water Diving Course in Punta CanaFrom $4904
★ 5.0Saona DivingFrom $2604
★ 3.0Open Water Diver – BávaroFrom $4604
★ 5.0Platinum Power Shore Adventure, Hookah Diving, and SnorkelingFrom $1082
★ 5.0Catalina Island DivingFrom $2602
★ 4.5Punta Cana: Party Boat + Snorkeling Diving Music Drink Open BarFrom $6010
★ 3.0Catalina Island Scuba Diving – Amazing Full Day Tour!From $1772
★ 3.5Full-Day Scuba Diving Catalina Island Tour from BavaroFrom $13010
★ 5.0Scuba Diving Discovery in the Crystal Water DE BayahibeFrom $1202
★ 3.5Scuba Doo Diving Scooters in Punta CanaFrom $6516
★ 5.0Punta Cana Reef Diving Adventure Explore Underwater WondersFrom $1302
★ 4.5Discover Scuba Diving – DSDFrom $9912

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