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Scuba with SeaPro Divers in the Dominican Republic

Last Updated August 24, 2020 William Tang

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If you're in Punta Cana and itching to go scuba diving, consider SeaPro Divers in the Dominican Republic. They're a trusted dive shop that we had a chance to dive with.

I've done a lot of diving these past few years but you'd be surprised to hear that I've never done any diving in the Caribbean.  With a couple days in Punta Cana, it was high time that I rectify that.

Read more about Dominican Republic

  • Review of Catalonia Royal Bavaro adults-only resort
  • Macao Surf Camp Review – surfing in Punta Cana

Where to book other activities

  • Whether you're staying in Punta Cana or Puerto Plata, I always recommend checking out GetYourGuide for recommendations for activities. They're super easy to use and reliable.

Here's what we're covering:

  • SeaPro Divers Review
    • Booking and Pick Up
    • Dive #1 – Astron wreck dive site
    • Dive #2 – Channel dive site
    • Overall experience
  • FAQ
  • Where to stay in Punta Cana
  • Other activities to consider

SeaPro Divers Review

seapro divers customers with instructor rodolfo in punta cana dominican republic
Us with Rodolfo.

There are a few dive shops operating in and around Punta Cana but one company that stood out in reading their reviews was SeaPro Divers.

Booking and Pick Up

boat pickup with rafael at seapro divers
Boat pickup with Rafael.

Wanting to spend an afternoon doing a 2-tank dive, Emile, the manager behind SeaPro Divers, suggested that we do some of the epic dives within a 30 minute boat ride reach from the dive shop.  My only request that one of them be a wreck dive and Emile was happy to make that happen.

If it's your first time diving, I recommend that you book the first time divers experience with SeaPro Divers.

Communication with SeaPro Divers was pretty smooth via e-mail and as discussed, our SeaPro Divers boat came to pick us up by the Catalonia Royal Bavaro resort's beach and whisked us away over to the dive shop at the Dreams Palm Beach resort to gear up.

gearing up at the seapro divers dive shop at dreams palm beach resort in punta cana
Getting geared up.

Arriving at the dive shop, we were greeted by Rodolfo, dive master of 9 years.  He was extremely friendly and helped us gear up with our wet suit our fins and mask.

Rodolfo then gave us a quick briefing on different hand signals he uses and off we went to our boat.

bavaro dive site map hanging on wooden wall of dive shop in punta cana dominican republic
Bavaro dive sites.

Dive #1 – Astron wreck dive site

Aboard the dive boat.
Aboard the dive boat.

After 30 minutes on the boat, we arrived at our dive site and even from the boat, I knew we were in for a treat.  The sunk merchant ship was so big that you could see the front and back of the ship sticking out from the water, causing waves to crash over it.

We spent 45 minutes in the water for this one with the highlights being the wreck itself, weaving in and out of various ruins, diving through openings that took us through the hull of the ship.  One neat fish I saw was this flat fish with two biggest eyes I've ever seen.

For my first wreck dive, this was quite the experience.  Surrounded by towering hull walls, massive propellers and old ladders that used to take sailors to the deck, there were so many things to look at that it didn't matter that there weren't that many fish.

What's great is that we were able to do this wreck dive without having an advanced PADI license.

mosaic of phots from the astron wreck dive with seapro divers in punta cana dominican republic

Dive #2 – Channel dive site

For our second dive, we got to explore a totally different terrain.  Where the Astron wreck was all about looking at huge objects in the water, in this dive, we had to traverse through narrow corridor channels and to find schools of tiny fish hiding in dark corners.  It was challenging at times to squeeze through the narrow canyons in the water but the challenge was a fun one.

In one of the photos below, all you see if blurry streaks of red-ish light.  We were in a cave at this point of the dive and with my flashlight, I could see thousands of baby snapper fish.  It was quite the sight to see but sadly too dark to capture on my small camera.

Other notable sightings were these huge sea urchins in their little nooks.  I also spotted something that looked like a cross between a spider and crab but honestly don't know what it was. Scattered around everywhere were these lovely fan-like coral that majestically waved back and forth with the surges in current.

channel dive site with seapro divers mosaic of photos from the experience

Overall experience

We enjoyed our diving experience with Rodolfo and our captain, Rafael (a.k.a. La Loca).  Both were very attentive to our needs.  

When ready to start our dive, Rafael helped strap on our BCD and tank and also made sure we got to our jump point okay.  Coming back from the dive, he helped us with our fins and guided helped take off our BCD and tank.

Me with Rafael.
Me with Rafael.

Our two tank dive was no frills. It was exactly what we wanted as part of an afternoon excursion to explore the waters outside of our resort.

We enjoyed the dive so much that I consider it one of the best places to dive in the world.


About SeaPro Divers

Sea Pro Divers operates out of 16 different locations across the Dominican Republic.  For us staying at the Catalonia Royal Bavaro, the closest resort to us was the Dreams Palm Beach resort which is why we geared up there.

They offer a number of diving options including the wreck and coral dives we did but they also have bigger excursions out to Catalina Island and Saona Island which I've heard a lot of good things about.  If we had more time, I would have totally done one of those trips.

You can book your scuba diving experience below or book directly with SeaPro Divers.

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FAQ

Do they provide transfer from most hotels in Punta Cana?

Yes, they provide complimentary transportation from most resorts in Bavaro-Punta Cana.

Where are the 3 best diving spots in Punta Cana?

In speaking to the owner, 3 of the best dive sites are: Astron Wreck, Park Reef and Cavernas. Make sure to ask for these when booking with SeaPro Divers.

Are there whale watching opportunities?

The humpback whales migrate during the winter season (mid January to Early March) to warm protected waters in Samana Bay for mating season

Beyond local dives, are there other diving day trips that are possible?

The two other areas that are popular for diving are Saona Island and Catalina Island.

Are there specific times for dive excursions?

No, the times are flexible based on how many divers there are and the weather conditions.

Are diving certification mandatory?

SeaPro Divers has diving for first timers that doesn't require PADI or SSI certification. Otherwise, diving excursions are created based on your qualifications.

Are night dives possible?

Yes, there are special night dives that you can book that departs at 3PM.

Can you dive all year round in Punta Cana?

Yes, you can dive 365 days a year.

Is equipment included with the dives?

No, if you are booking a dive package. The First Time Scuba Diving Experience includes all equipment.

Does SeaPro Divers offer certification training?

Yes, they offer a full menu of PADI certification courses.

Where to stay in Punta Cana

LUXURY

CATALONIA ROYAL BAVARO

We had a chance to stay at this all-inclusive resort on our trip to the Dominican Republic and loved this adults-only resort.  It wasn't overwhelming, had the right number of pools, good food, a nice stretch of beach and an amazing room.

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BUDGET

LOS CORALES BEACH RESORT AND SPA

A property that is incredibly affordable given that it is a 4-star property.   While it isn't all-inclusive, it has its own private beach and tropical garden with lounge areas and BBQ facilities.  Umbrellas, loungers, and towels are free to use as well.

 

Read the review

CHECK RATES

Other activities to consider

More Content On The Dominican Republic

Review of the Catalonia Royal Bavaro

Surfing in the Dominican Republic with Macao Surf Camp


I was a guest of Sea Pro Divers.  As always, all opinions expressed are entirely my own and does not reflect the compensation received.  

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  1. David says

    May 30, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Looks like a blast! I will have to check out the dive sites!

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    • Will Tang says

      June 15, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      Yeah there are a lot of great dive operators in the Dominican like Sea Pro Divers. Might not be as good as in the Pacific but we still had a ton of fun.

      Reply

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