dominican republic

Hi, I have full Cave certificate and going to visit Dominican Republic for 1st time in march. Previously I dive caves in mexico and around Europe. Can you please advise: 1. What are the must do caves there? I know there are some Cave descrptions in speleo dominican pages but they do not say...

Hello, I'm trying to plan a dive trip to the DR for next year. We are looking for an adults only, all inclusive resort that can accommodate diving for us. Does anybody have any experience or suggestions to help me out?

My name is Michele and my husband and I have been diving for about 10 years, but mostly on vacations. I have read strings on Scuba Board, but have never been a member or posted. We are 59 and 71 years old and live in the Pacific NW. We prefer diving in warmer waters, but have done some diving...

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Save 26% (a savings of approx. USD $1220 per person on a 7-night stay) with this deal on the Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Book with PADI Travel 150 days before the check-in date! Travel Dates: Throughout 2019 (blackout dates do apply) Dive Resort...

Save 24% (savings of approx. USD $420 per person on a 7-night stay) with this deal on the Reef Oasis @ Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in the Dominican Republic. Book with PADI Travel at least 90 days in advance! Travel Dates: Throughout 2019 (blackout dates do apply) Dive Resort: Reef Oasis @...

Hello, I am a recent PADI AOW (been to Cozumel and Grand Bahamas, but fewer than 100 total dives) and am going to Puerto Plata, DR in late February 2019. I would like your feedback about the best dive shops and dive sites around PP and Sosua. I don't anticipate having time to travel to the south...

Save 21% (up to USD $230 per person) on your next trip to the Dominican Republic with this early-bird deal for the Reef Oasis @ Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach. Book 90 days before check in on PADI Travel. Travel Dates: Book at least 90 days prior to check-in Dive Resort: Reef Oasis @ Viva...

Considering a stay at the iberostar in La Romana this coming Christmas break. Would love to get some feedback from anyone with experience diving with Dressel at that resort. I've done many dives with Dressel at other locations and have been impressed with the overall quality of the company, so...

I'm trying to plan my first trip to Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, and I am hoping to stay at a place that will rent tanks where I can just walk out and do my own shore diving directly from the resort (no car, I have all my own equipment). Can anyone first tell me if Viva Wyndham Dominicus...

A stone's throw from the Haitian border in the southwestern province of Pedernales in the Caribbean island of Hispaniola lies the island's most decorated cave. The entrance is reached after a crawl through a dry cave restriction which is fiercely defended by unstoppable hoards of rabid...

All my sons, daughter-in-laws, and my parents are great divers. 15 of us in total. For 2018, we are deciding between Turks and Dominican. We always rent a large home on the beach. What advice can you give me? We are looking at them, because they are the only remaining islands we have not...

Stayed in Playa Dorada, just east of Puerto Plata city at a resort that had Sea Pro Divers as the in house watersports vendor. Researched Sea Pro before we went but waited to see what they would charge us when we got there. Since they didn't accept credit cards without raised numbers to make an...

Staying in the Playa Dorada area of Puerto Plata in April, so not looking for the best place to dive in DR. Already know it's on the other side of the island from us. Was wondering if anyone has done any diving along the north coast around Puerto Plata. Have heard Sosua is a good area, but know...

Our research on the paleontology of the Dominican Republic was featured in an article in Forbes Science last week. We survey and recover fossil remains of many extinct species (e.g., monkeys, giant sloths) that were once central components of the Caribbean islands. These remains are best...

Hi fellow divers, I'm new to this forum but have looked through loads of threads and can tell there are loads of really experienced people around, I'd really really appreciate your advice! I'm an advanced diver, doing my rescue in August in Barbados. The reason for that is that I've got a...

Hello all! I am searching for a destination that has crystal clear water beaches. I'm planning to do a set of underwater photoshoots, and need some beautiful scenery, but most importantly, very clear water with a good vertical and horizontal visibility (sample photo). I've tried in Bali, but...