Yep, you were diving the wrong area. If you come back head North to Samana Peninsula and enjoy The Tower, (usual vis around 50 metres) Tibisi 1 and 2 (usual vis around 50 metres) plus caverns, reefs in fact something for everyone!
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sorry I missed this post really hope you made it to the Samana Peninsula where some of the best dive sites are. Let us know how your trip went please
Can I get picked up for dives at Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado?