

Best for beginner divers, 3-40m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Sosua Bay in Puerto Plata offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reefs, walls, and artificial structures. With depths ranging from 3 to 40 metres and mild currents, the site is suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, and the site supports both shore and boat entries. Divers can explore drop-offs and wrecks, with night diving also available. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a cafe, and a dive shop. Hazards to be aware of include lionfish, sea urchins, sharks, and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blue tang, and purple sea fans.
19.76133, -70.51944
Rub your fingers together underwater to attract local fish without feeding them.
Dive sites are located 2-8 minutes by boat from Sosua Beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blue tang, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, and purple sea fans. Other uncommon sightings in the region include great barracuda, French angelfish, rock beauty, and spotted scorpionfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a range of depths from 3 to 40 metres and mild currents.
The site features depths ranging from 3 to 40 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are available at this site.
Yes, Sosua Bay is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Sosua Bay in Sosua requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sosua Bay in Sosua. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sosua Bay in Sosua are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Sosua Bay in Sosua should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Sosua Bay in Sosua typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sosua Bay in Sosua typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.