

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Parque Nacional 1 is a reef dive located 500 metres off the coast of Bayahibe. This site is suitable for beginners, featuring depths between 5 and 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. Divers typically experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Water temperatures are warm, fluctuating between 27C and 30C throughout the year. Divers should be aware of boat traffic in the area and exercise caution to avoid contact with sharp coral. Facilities including air fills, equipment rental, and boat charters are available nearby to support diving activities.
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Watch where you place your hands and fins around the reef, as sharp coral and rock are the main hazard here. Boat traffic is present in the area, so stay close to your dive group and surface with a safety sausage deployed.
Bayahibe is 1 hour south of Punta Cana Airport or 1.5 hours east of Santo Domingo. Access to dive sites is primarily by boat from Bayahibe village or resort zones.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The reef depth ranges from 5 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat charter is required to reach the site located 500 metres from shore.
The main hazards include boat traffic and sharp coral. Divers should stay close to their group and avoid contact with the reef to prevent injury.
Local facilities include air fills, equipment rental, and boat charters.
Diving at Parque Nacional 1 in Bayahibe requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Parque Nacional 1 in Bayahibe are January, February, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Parque Nacional 1 in Bayahibe typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Parque Nacional 1 in Bayahibe typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.