I was in Punta Cana at the end of November at the Iberostar (???) resort. We checked into diving but between the constant high winds and the cost, we decided not to dive. The dive master said that at the resort, the wind is usually high since it comes unobstructed from the Atlantic. He said the ocean was better "around the island". After watching everyone loading and unloading into the boat at the beach, we agreed that sipping coladas was a better use of our time.
In Apr this year, I was at Pirate's Cove near Santa Domingo (i.e. resort run by oily bikini lady). The oceans were pretty calm and viz was pretty good (40 - 60 feet) each day. I rate the diving better than good but I'm very picky. I prefer big wrecks and deep dives and really clear water. 60 is good but not as clear as my Cayman or Bahamas trips.
In Apr this year, I was at Pirate's Cove near Santa Domingo (i.e. resort run by oily bikini lady). The oceans were pretty calm and viz was pretty good (40 - 60 feet) each day. I rate the diving better than good but I'm very picky. I prefer big wrecks and deep dives and really clear water. 60 is good but not as clear as my Cayman or Bahamas trips.