Elevate your scuba skills off the coast of Bayahíbe with Punta Cana Scuba Diving’s Advanced Open Water course. Dive deeper, navigate underwater with confidence, and customize your adventure with guided adventure dives in the Caribbean’s vibrant reefs.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical health, comfortable swimming, and able to handle moderate exertion underwater.
Wildlife
History
Bayahíbe’s history as a traditional fishing village adds cultural texture to your dive trips, preserving Dominican maritime heritage.
Conservation
Punta Cana Scuba Diving promotes reef-friendly diving practices and supports local marine conservation efforts aimed at sustaining the Caribbean’s fragile ecosystems.
Punta Cana Scuba Diving
Elevate your scuba skills off the coast of Bayahíbe with Punta Cana Scuba Diving’s Advanced Open Water course. Dive deeper, navigate underwater with confidence, and customize your adventure with guided adventure dives in the Caribbean’s vibrant reefs.
Punta Cana Scuba Diving operates from Bayahíbe, La Altagracia, offering guided dives, snorkel trips, fishing charters and PADI training programs. The operation provides a range of structured courses — including PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Scuba Diver programs — plus Discover Scuba sessions for first-time divers. Instruction emphasizes safety, personalized coaching and gradual skill progression with confined-water practice and open-ocean dives.
Day trips and private charters run to local highlights such as Catalina Island and Saona Island, with dedicated stops for snorkeling at Starfish Cay, shipwreck exploration at the Atlantic Princess, and reef dives like Peñon Reef. Wreck-focused charters visit the St. George and Atlantic Princess wrecks to experience marine life and coral growth around historic structures. Private 3-tank dive charters, half-day dives, afternoon and night dives are available to match differing schedules and experience levels.
The team organizes fishing opportunities including specialized charters and mixed-activity days. Equipment, boat support, and buffet lunches or snacks are arranged on many full-day trips. Punta Cana Scuba Diving positions itself as a local dive provider focused on professional instruction, safe operations, tailored private charters and accessible snorkeling for families and certified divers visiting the Dominican Republic coast.
Location
Bayahíbe, La Altagracia
Base of operations on the east coast
Certifications
PADI Courses
Open Water to Advanced training
Tours Offered
18 Experiences
Diving, snorkeling, fishing and courses
Private Charters
Available
Private snorkeling and dive options
Reserve a PADI course, private charter or snorkel tour to Catalina, Saona or Starfish Cay — expert instruction and local knowledge ready to guide every trip.
Practice Buoyancy Control
Mastering buoyancy reduces fatigue and protects delicate coral, crucial for your deep dives.
Stay Hydrated Before and After Dives
Proper hydration helps prevent decompression sickness during repetitive deep dives.
Check Your Gear Thoroughly
Even with provided equipment, confirm everything fits well and works before entering the water.
Use Underwater Navigation Skills
Bring your compass skills and learn to identify visual landmarks for efficient dive route planning.
Mask and Snorkel
A properly fitting mask and snorkel increase comfort and ease at the surface and underwater.
3mm Shorty Wetsuit
Provides warmth and protection in the Caribbean’s variable water temperatures.
spring|fall|winter
Dive Computer
Helps monitor depth and time, essential for safe deep diving and decompression tracking.
Underwater Compass
Crucial for navigating complex reef sites and completing navigation training dives.