Scuba diving locations in Dominican Republic:

• Off the Samana peninsula, are some breathtaking formations supporting a variety of life.
  

When to scuba dive in Dominican Republic:

All year round, but with potential hurricanes from July to October. See the North Atlantic humpback whales migrating during the December to April period.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Dominican Republic:

• The Tower (Cabo Cabron), off the Samana peninsula, is a giant pinnacle formation emerging from 165 feet, encrusted with sponge and cascading coral.
• Off Catalina Island, the Wall on the north side drops from 15 to 130 feet and, on the south side, is a shallow reef known appropriately as the Aquarium.
• The wrecks of the Limon and Hickory in Boca Chica have a maximum depth of just over 40 meters.
• The wreck of the St George in Dominicus is another good dive.
• For cave divers, La Sirena Cave, starts as a cavernous opening in the jungle canopy. Clear water fills a cave system hosting intact stalactites and stalagmites.

The best spots to snorkel in Dominican Republic:

• Near Puerto Plata, Punta Rucia is both beautiful and varied.
• The upper parts of the Wall off Catalina Island can be snorkeled around.

Fun scuba Facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: peso (DOP)
• Population: is about 9,000,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: Atlantic (GMT-4)
• Main languages spoken: Spanish ## Diveable overseas territories:
  

Dominican diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):