Asked. Experiences on diving in the Dominican Republic.

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Marc van der Aa - 20 Sep 2003 12:29 GMT

Hi all,

Who can tell me what to expect when diving in the Dominican Republic on
corals, fish diversity, water visibility etc.
What is the best place or best area to go and perhaps also which diving
school to visit. I should mention that I am (unfortunately) already a
'spoiled' diver, so I am looking for diving comparable to diving in Bonaire
or Red Sea. For the next diving vacation I am thinking of Red Sea (again) or
Dominican Republic, but to avoid disappointment I post this message.

Marjolein

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Edwin Leschhorn - 27 Sep 2003 17:32 GMT

The DR is not Bonaire, or Gran Cayman, or Cozumel.
Like many other Caribbean islands it has been overfished.
Best area is Bayahibe with very healthy corals especially in Saona and
catalina islands. Vis is 70-100ft. Water temp 80F. The hotels and the
beaches are great.
If you are going just to dive expecting fantastic dives all the time,
go somewhere else.
If you want to experience other things, then the DR is a good
compromise.
If you go, stay at Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus in Bayahibe.
Punta Cana has terrific beaches and hotels but the diving sucks.

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Edwin Leschhorn
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