Dominican Republic · SCUBA DIVING

15 Scuba Dives in the Dominican Republic to Plan a Day Around

27 tours  ·  from $55 a head

These are the 15 scuba dives most visitors book, each with its price, its length and the pickup that comes with it. The first one sits at the top for good reason, so start there.

Scuba Doo Diving Experience in Punta Cana - Riding the Scuba Doo underwater scooter
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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

From Punta Cana, you’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Cabeza de Toro, then ride an underwater scooter 3 to 5 meters below the surface for 15 to 20 minutes. A guide assists you, and the trip also includes snorkeling at El Niño, a glass-bottom-boat cruise, hotel transfers, soft drinks and snacks.

“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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Diving for Certified Divers, 2 Tanks Sosúa Bay - Two guided sessions, up to 60 minutes each
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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

Set out from Sosúa with a certified guide and Captain Domingo aboard the Elena for two guided scuba outings at different sites. The four-hour trip includes equipment, hotel pickup and drop-off, water, fruit, and free underwater photos and video. Site choices span reefs, walls, caverns, wrecks, and canyons.

“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 - The glass-bottom boat is a scenic start, not the main show
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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

From Bávaro, take shared transport and a boat to a floating platform, where guides introduce you to a Scuba Doo scooter with a clear viewing dome. The outing includes about 15 minutes on the scooter, 20 minutes of snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat ride. No scuba experience is needed, but check pickup coverage and allow extra time for transfers.

“Fun experience, snorkeling was also great. A lot of fish around. Glas bottom boat was so so.”

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3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Hooka Diving - Snorkeling - Pickup, check-in and the wait to board
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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 on a catamaran from Punta Cana, with hotel pickup, snorkeling and a guided underwater session using hookah equipment. Instructors provide support, while an open bar and music make the ride part of the outing. The tour starts at 2 pm and has a maximum group size of 40. Confirm which underwater equipment will be used before booking.

“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 excursion is for everybody! We had so much fun!”

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First Time Scuba Diving Experience in Punta Cana - From lesson to coral reef
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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

SeaPro Divers introduces you to scuba with a pool lesson, rental equipment and a guided ocean outing near Punta Cana’s coral reefs. The 3.5-hour experience starts at 9:00 am, with pickup from selected hotels. Instructors Daniel and Jennifer have helped beginners feel prepared and safe, though your assigned instructor may differ.

“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 - Parasailing, with a brief flight
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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

From a 2:00 pm start, this Punta Cana outing combines a catamaran party cruise with snorkeling, a Hooka underwater activity, and parasailing along the Bávaro coast. You get hotel pickup and drop-off, equipment, a professional guide, and an open bar. The parasailing flight lasts about eight minutes, and the group can reach 60 people.

“Driver’s arrival was late. We started the tour at least an hour after it was supposed to start. Didn’t fully experience parasailing because when we went up, they decided to swap passengers to another boat. Then they railed us down. We Read more”

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Scuba Doo Underwater Scooter in Punta Cana (Half Day) - Your turn on the Scuba Doo
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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 helmeted underwater scooter without a scuba mouthpiece, with a guide alongside you for about 10 to 15 minutes. The half-day outing includes hotel pickup in Bavaro and Los Corales, snorkeling gear, and a glass-bottom boat ride when conditions and timing allow. You’ll also have time on the water while other people take their turns.

“The underwater scuba doo and snorkeling was super cool. To short. The transportation getting there was horrible.”

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Punta Cana Party Cruise with Snorkeling, Hooka Diving and Parasailing - Snorkeling at a busy Punta Cana reef
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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 party cruise with snorkeling, a Hooka underwater breathing activity and parasailing. Hotel pickup and drop-off, equipment, a guide and unlimited drinks are included. Expect boat transfers between some activities, time on a catamaran, and a lively stop with music and drinks. Morning and afternoon departures are offered; the listed start is 2:00 pm.

“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”

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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

9.Scubadoo Ocean Exploration Diving Adventure

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

From Cabeza de Toro, you’ll take a boat to an offshore platform, ride a ScubaDoo scooter 3 to 5 meters underwater with an instructor, snorkel near El Niño, then view the Caribbean through a glass-bottom boat. Hotel transport, scooter, snorkel gear, and a life jacket are included. No swimming ability is required.

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

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Punta Cana: Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer - Snorkeling over colorful fish and coral
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Punta Cana: Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer

10.Scuba Doo Adventure with Round-Trip Transfer

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

This four-hour Punta Cana excursion pairs a glass-bottom boat ride and snorkeling with a guided Scuba Doo ride about 3 meters underwater. You sit inside a clear-view scooter, breathe air supplied from tanks, and explore with a dive-master nearby. Round-trip transport, equipment, and tropical fruit are included, though the fruit may not always be served.

“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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Bávaro: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - Getting Comfortable With the Gear
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Bávaro: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

11.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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

Spend 3.5 hours on a beginner scuba session around Bávaro, with an instructor, equipment, transport, and at least 30 minutes underwater at depths of 6 to 12 meters. It is an introduction, not a certification, though the session may count toward an open-water course. Instruction is offered in English, French, and Spanish.

“Fomos meu marido e eu, meu marido gostou muito, eu não consegui completar o mergulho pois acredito que deveria ter um pouco mais de tempo para na água me adaptar aos acessórios de mergulho fiquei pouco tempo na água para me adaptar com a respiração fui a última a pular e tive dificuldade mas meu marido que conseguiu se adaptar rápido amor o guia muito gentil.”

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Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from La Romana - What to expect at The Wall
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Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from La Romana

12.Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $123

From La Romana, take a catamaran to Catalina Island for two guided scuba sessions at The Wall and The Aquarium, then head to a private beach for a Dominican BBQ, drinks, swimming, and snorkeling. Equipment and hotel transfers are included. PADI-certified guides lead the underwater outings; Joel and Edwar have guided groups, though staff can vary.

“I booked through trip advisor instead of our resort and after visiting with other guests I’m glad I did. We Stayed at the Casa de Campo and a bus from Passion Paradise Adventure arrived on time to pick me up. My drive to the boat was maybe 10 minutes. (Booking from Casa de Campo would have been about an our over to the dive shop, then an hour back to the boat.) The price at my resort was cheaper, but the taxi was not included and would have been another $45. So in the end I spent less and spent less time driving around. We were on a boat with…”

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Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana - Sailing out to Catalina Island
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Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana

13.Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from Punta Cana

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

Travel by bus from Punta Cana or Bavaro to La Romana, then sail to Catalina Island with a PADI-certified team. The trip includes guided scuba stops at The Wall and The Aquarium, a beach barbecue, unlimited drinks, and time to snorkel or relax. No guide names are provided, and beginner instruction may vary.

“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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Learn to Scuba Dive in Punta Cana - How much instruction you can expect
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Learn to Scuba Dive in Punta Cana

14.Learn to Scuba Dive in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $115

Start in shallow water with a certified instructor, practice breathing and basic skills, then continue to a Caribbean reef if you feel comfortable. The roughly three-hour outing includes scuba equipment, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Instructors Kelvin and Franklin have led sessions, though your guide may differ.

“Kelvin was an amazing instructor! He was nice, patient, and very informative. Everything was perfect from transportation to the entire diving experience. We saw lots of varied fish, an octopus, stingray, etc. My kids learned a lot about scuba diving and were inspired to return to get certified. Highly recommended.”

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Scuba Doo - Diving Scooters in Punta Cana - The glass-bottom boat is a scenic start, not the main show
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Scuba Doo Diving Scooters in Punta Cana

15.Scuba Doo Diving Scooters in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · from $65

This four-hour Punta Cana excursion pairs a guided ride on a Scuba Doo underwater scooter with snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat trip. Hotel pickup, equipment, bottled water, and a professional guide are included. Expect a small-group outing of up to 20 people, though the time spent in the water can vary.

“⭐️Going down in the water and Seeing the beauty under the ocean was so Amazing. The excursion crew team was Great!!”

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