Dominican Republic

While there are a few dive options on the South-Eastern side of the island, the Dominican Republic is well known for an area north of the island, known as Silver Banks. This is a 20 sq mile marine sanctuary, accessible only by liveaboard, where you can snorkel with Humpback Whales during the months of January to April. Even among divers, this is a highly sought after destination, and typically needs to be booked years in advance.

You have the opportunity to swim within a few feet of the 30ft+ humpbacks, to hear them sing, and to watch them put on shows above the surface, a truly awe-inspiring, humbling and exciting experience!

This trip is perfect for divers and non-divers alike.

Diving in the Dominican Republic is easy and trouble-free.

Underwater environments in the Dominican Republic include mangrove forests, deep wrecks and a vast reef structure featuring cavernous swim-throughs and extensive coral formations. Many of the dive sites are suitable to beginners, and many of the island’s resorts offer discovery dives for those that have never blown bubbles before. However, beginners will feel most comfortable on the southern coast where currents are calmer. Advanced divers can explore both coasts as well as the deep wrecks and walls.

Because of prevailing wind patterns, the calmest dive sites are found in Juan Dolio, Boca Chica and Bayahibe. The Samana Peninsula has advanced dives.