15 Scuba Diving Trips in the Dominican Republic to Book Now

1.Scuba Doo Diving Experience in Punta Cana

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

You’ll travel from your Punta Cana hotel to Cabeza de Toro, ride to a floating platform, and spend 15 to 20 minutes steering a Scuba Doo underwater scooter at 3 to 5 meters. A guide assists you, followed by snorkeling at El Niño and a glass-bottom boat ride. Equipment, drinks, snacks, and transfers are included.

“It was a little physical having to transfer from boat to boat to platform,but its worth it. Guys were awesome and friendly.”

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2.Diving for Certified Divers, 2 Tanks Sosúa Bay

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

Meet your guide and Captain Domingo at 8:00 a.m. for two guided scuba sessions from Dive Cabarete. Explore Sosúa Bay sites that may include walls, caverns, 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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3.Scuba Doo – Diving Scooters in Punta Cana

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

You’ll ride a Scuba Doo underwater scooter without prior scuba experience, then snorkel above Punta Cana’s reef. The 138-minute outing includes a glass-bottom boat ride, guides in English, Spanish, and French, soft drinks, equipment, and shared hotel transport from selected areas. Expect a short underwater session and possible waiting between groups.

“Transport was really long. Took us over an hour to get to the location. When we arrive through it was amazing. The team were friendly and the staff on the boat were great. Very friendly and kind to their customers and was really hopeful with getting on and off the machine. Also on the way back too us to see dolphins which was amazing. Couldn’t recommend enough deffo do this if you have the chance!”

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4.First Time Scuba Diving Experience in Punta Cana

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

Meet SeaPro Divers at Playa Blanca for a three-and-a-half-hour introduction to scuba. You’ll learn basic skills in a pool, use provided equipment, then take a guided ocean session with a professional instructor. Daniel and Jennifer are among the instructors praised for clear, careful teaching. Pickup is available from selected hotels.

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

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

From Punta Cana, you’ll reach Cabeza de Toro for a 15 to 20 minute ScubaDoo session at 3 to 5 meters, guided snorkeling at El Niño, and about 30 minutes aboard the Panoramic One glass-bottom boat. English and Spanish guides lead the outing, which runs about 3.5 hours.

“Sehr sympathischer Taucher. viel Fische relativ gute Sicht, nette kleine Gruppe. Danke”

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6.Punta Cana: Scubadoo Ocean Exploration Diving Adventure

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

From Cabeza de Toro, you’ll ride Panoramic One, a glass-bottom boat, then sit on an underwater scooter at 3 to 5 meters with a guide. No swimming skills, mask, or breathing tube are required. A short ScubaDoo session is followed by snorkeling at El Niño and a 30-minute glass-bottom cruise.

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

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

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

Sit inside a helmet-like Scuba Doo scooter and move slowly at about 3 meters below the surface, guided by professional divers. You will also snorkel, ride a glass-bottom boat, and receive round-trip transport from Punta Cana. No prior scuba experience is required, and prescription glasses are allowed.

“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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8.Bávaro: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 3h 30m · from $100

You will learn basic scuba skills, practice breathing through a regulator, then spend at least 30 minutes underwater at 6 to 12 meters. An English, French, or Spanish instructor leads the session, with equipment and transport from Bávaro included. It is not a certification course, but it may count as your first open-water session toward one.

“AMAZING. That was our second time diving. We are so grateful that we chose this trip. Great people. Our driver was the best!!! Great contact on WhatsApp. Everything perfect. Thank you guys.”

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9.Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · 9 hours · from $175

Travel from Punta Cana to Catalina Island by catamaran for guided scuba sessions at The Wall and The Aquarium. You’ll get equipment, a private beach, BBQ lunch, drinks, snorkeling time, and hotel transport. Certified divers must show proof of certification, while beginners should ask about supervision before booking.

“Très bien mais j'aurais souhaité plus d'encadrement lors de ma plongée... la première c'est très bien passée, la seconde j'ai eu des difficultés (eau dans le masque, je n'arrivais pas à la retirer car j'avais mal placé le masque sur ma tête... ) résultats : depuis que je suis sorti de l'eau j'ai mal au niveau de la poitrine, les poumons probablement...”

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10.diving without a license catalina island from punta cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 5 days · from $120

Travel from Punta Cana to La Romana, board a motorized catamaran, and learn basic scuba skills before two guided underwater sessions at Catalina’s Wall and Aquarium. Wilson is praised for his calm instruction. The day also includes a Dominican barbecue, drinks, and beach time, though the schedule may leave little time ashore.

“El Buceo estuvo genial, no tenemos licencia y para algunos era la primera vez! Wilson nos explicó todo super tranquilo y nos acompañó con paciencia! Logramos sumergirnos y ver la barrera de coral estuvo increíble! It was amazing our guide Wilson was super friendly and with patient he help us to stay clam and learn how to breathe and dive! We were able to see the wall a different kind of fishes and ray. They make a video from us it was such a nice experience that we diced to by the video! I few 3 times before and none helped me to go that far :). For my husband…”

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11.Bayahibe: Scuba Diving Initiation by Go Dive Bayahibe

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Join Go Dive Bayahibe for a four-hour introduction to the underwater world of La Altagracia. Gaëlle and Julien lead groups of no more than four, explain each step clearly, and take you by catamaran to coral reefs filled with Caribbean fish. Gear, instruction, drinks, and snacks are included. Hotel transport is limited to selected areas.

“C était génial, communication au top en amont de l'activité, super accueil dès les premières minutes, supers échanges sur place, Gaelle et Julien savent mettre à l'aise. nous n avions jamais plongé mais Julien a su nous expliquer clairement, posément les choses, faciles à comprendre et rassurantes. lorsque la plongée a débuté, on s est immédiatement sentis bien, confortable, en sécurité. EN BREF ON RECOMMANDE à 100% !! Damien et Camille”

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12.Punta Cana: Dive the Coral Paradise of Catalina Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 10h 30m · from $118

Travel from Punta Cana to Catalina Island with J.A.C Tours Punta Cana for two guided underwater sessions: a descent along El Muro and shallow snorkeling at El Acuario. A PADI-certified instructor, equipment, boat transfers, beach lunch, fruit, and hotel pickup are included. Expect a long day and potentially a group of about 15 people.

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13.Punta Cana: Reef Diving Adventure Explore Underwater Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Spend five hours exploring Punta Cana’s coral reefs with professional instructors and supplied SCUBA equipment. Hotel pickup, return transport, and nonalcoholic refreshments are included. The activity welcomes beginners and experienced divers, with instruction available in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and French. It is not suitable for guests under 17, pregnant women, or people with mobility or visual impairments.

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14.Punta Cana: Scuba Diving Adventure to Catalina Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $155

Join a PADI-certified team for a full-day Catalina Island scuba trip from Punta Cana. You’ll visit The Wall and Aquarium, with depths suited to different certification levels, then enjoy a Dominican meal, snorkeling, beach time, music, and drinks. Bring your certification card, towel, sunscreen, and seasickness precautions.

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15.First Time Scuba Diving Experience in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $189

This 210-minute Punta Cana scuba experience teaches beginners the basics before taking you into the Caribbean water to see coral and marine life. You receive transport, equipment, refreshments, and guidance in Spanish, English, or French. Jennifer is praised for her patient, helpful teaching, while Katarina assists with care and attention.

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