We track 83 dive operators in Dominican Republic. 31 teach certification courses (30 PADI, 10 SSI). 40 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Punta Cana, with 12. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 83. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scuba Caribe | 4.8(206) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 83 dive operators in Dominican Republic, with the biggest cluster around Punta Cana. 31 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (30 centres), followed by SSI (10). NAUI, IANTD also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $50 to $160 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
1 operator in Dominican Republic offers accommodation alongside diving.
40 of the 83 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
SCUBA CARIBE is a dive center in Bayahibe offering a range of diving and snorkeling services. They provide guided dives, PADI courses, and equipment rental. The company operates from a location on an unnamed road in Bayahibe.
Sharky's Shop - Diving Dominican Republic is a dive center located in Bayahibe. They offer diving and snorkeling excursions, as well as PADI courses. The shop is situated near the main parking area in Bayahibe.
Pelicano Sport is a dive operator based in Punta Cana with centers at the Ocean Blue & Sands and VIK Arena Blanca hotels. They offer scuba diving courses, guided dives to local reefs and shipwrecks, and various water excursions including snorkeling and boat trips.
Coral Point Diving is a PADI dive shop located on the beach in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. The operator offers scuba diving, PADI courses, and snorkeling tours with a focus on marine conservation and small group sizes.
Dominican Divers is a highly-rated sports activity location in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with a 5-star rating from 269 reviews. They are open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Blue Dreams Diving is a small family-run dive center located in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. They offer guided dives for certified divers and a variety of SSI training courses ranging from beginner programs to professional levels.
Dive Cabarete provides scuba diving and snorkeling experiences in Sosúa Bay. The operator offers PADI certification courses and guided diving activities for individuals of varying experience levels.
Grand Bay of the Sea, Dive Center is a dive center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with a 4.8-star rating from 128 reviews. They are open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Dive Dominicana is a PADI and IANTD diving center located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. They offer a variety of diving services, including PADI and IANTD courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The center is known for its experienced instructors and beautiful dive sites.
Caribbean Divers is a dive center located in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, with a perfect 5-star rating from 78 reviews. They operate daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| 2 | Sharky's Shop | 4.9(170) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Pelicano Sport | 4.3(80) | none | $160 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Coral Point Diving | 4.9(313) | none | $90 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Dominican Divers | 5.0(283) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Blue Dreams Diving | 5.0(230) | none | $79 | SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Dive Cabarete | 4.9(206) | 4.9 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Grand Bay of the Sea | 4.8(170) | none | $100 | PADI | Visit |
