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The Dominican Republic has the second-longest coastline in the Caribbean at nearly 1,000 miles. Most of its coast has calm beaches, ideal for enjoying white sands and crystal waters.

Comfortable water temperatures of 75-82°F (25-29°C) allow for year-round snorkeling and scuba diving in the Dominican Republic. Visibility is generally an underwater photographer’s dream.
The ultimate experience for a privileged few will be to dive with the humpback whales in the Silver Banks area off the North Coast. But for the less adventurous there are dives to coral heads, reefs, canyons, walls, caves, natural and artificial shipwrecks, some dating back to the 16th century.

Experts recommend the dive spots in Puerto Plata, Espaillat and María Trinidad Sánchez provinces, in Samaná on the north coast, and off Boca Chica, Juan Dolio and La Romana on the south coast.

Catch the diving bug in the Dominican Republic by signing up for a scuba diving certificate at one of the many dive shops located at resorts or in beach towns. There are courses for the diver-to-be and for serious aficionados, including night and cave diving. If you are already a diver, use your advanced skills to explore the deeper wrecks and walls.