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Dive Review of DivingDR/Puntacana Resort in
Dominican Republic/Bayahibe

DivingDR/Puntacana Resort, Nov, 2010,

by Ray Hammond, MA, US ( 2 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 5893 has 1 Helpful vote.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 3 stars Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude 4 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 3 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 3 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 3 stars
Comments I had to travel to DR for a wedding and after consulting with Undercurrents realized that there was no good diving in the Puntacana area. On the recommendation of the reports in Undercurrent I emailed DivingDR, connected with Denise, and made my reservation. Because all the dives are essentially private dives, Denise was willing to talk to the couple who had booked the day in which I was interested. The couple agreed and I was added to the party. When I arrived in the DR, my wife and I rented a car and took a 2-hour drive to Bayahibe from Puntacana and it was well worth it. We got to see some of the Dominican Republic, including the city of Higuey, and met two of the nicest people I've ever met--Vlad Heger and his wife, Denise. They run a great, small operation. Vladi was not able to dive that day, but my divemaster, Bruno, was very good.

We did two dives--one a wreck at 110 ft and the second over the coral reefs. The wreck dive was good as was the reef dive. It was rather cloudy so visibility was lower than usual, but it was still a good experience. There were lots of large fish around the wreck. There were more small critters to see in the coral reef area.

After returning to the dock, Vladi and Denise introduced us to some of the local folks as we ate lunch together at El Cafecito de la Cubana. Great food, great company, great diving, and a great day. Highly recommended for divers at all levels.

Websites DivingDR   Puntacana Resort

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 101-250 dives
Where else diving Cozumel, Hawaii, Belize, Grand Cayman,
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather rainy Seas calm
Water Temp 75-80°F / 24-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 50-60 Ft/ 15-18 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions [Unspecified]
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas 1 or
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 2 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics 3 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter N/A Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments [None]
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