Scuba Diving in Las Terrenas and Cabo Cabron National Park

For certified divers, we offer the best variety of dive sites all over the peninsula. Our 35ft catamaran allows us to confortably reach even remote sites.
We propose daily trips out, according to our schedule and the weather conditions
All our dives are guided by a certified dive leader, in active status.
Most of the time, diving happens in the morning as the wind tends to pick up in the afternoon.
We  can quite easily organize multi-level dives where participants with  different qualifications can be on the same boat but do the dives at different depths.

On some of the sites, snorkelers and day trippers are more than welcome to join us!!!

For beginners, contact us to learn about all the options

The easiest way to schedule a dive is to get in touch with our booking specialist and we will review all the options together or you can have a look at our online schedule and book a dive online.

Proof of certification from any major agencie  ( NAUI, SSI, PADI, CMAS, SDI, etc) will be required prior to the dive

Las Terrenas Local Diving

The best dive sites of the area are around the Ballenas Islands or in Portillo zone. Some of the reefs of the area are also great for exploration dives or lion fish hunting.

The most famous sites are

Las Cuevitas de Las Ballenas, 16meters

Wreck of The Dolphin, 27 meters

Creole Reef, 24 meters

The Canyons, 14 meters

Portillo Reef, 12 meters

Start 8AM - Return 1PM

$95 double dive

Jackson Reef and Sunken Island

Enjoy a 30 minutes scenic ride alongside the north coast of the beautiful Samana peninsula to arrive to the beautiful waters of Jackson bay and the sunken island where you are completly cut off from the outside world, Robinson Crusoe style.

Dive (or snorkel) on pristine reefs. Sometimes eagle rays and remoras visit the area.

Dives are easy and very relaxing, suitable for all levels of divers

Start 8AM - Return 2:30PM

$125 double dive

Excursion to Dudu Cenotes and Caverns

General InformationLaguna Dudu, also called the blue lake is a great destination for a day excursion, for divers or just day trippers. Located close to Cabrera, on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, thecenote or sink holes consists of different lakes with crystal clear water fresh water, interconnected by different tunnels making it a unique spot for divers. The lake dive is also quite impressive with trees laying underwater, a phantasmagoria experience, straight out of Harry Potter or Lord of The Rings, and gives the opportunity of great photo shots.For the most adventurous, a zipline runs over the main lake, and the 10 meters jump is a great fun.The area has one cave that is said to have been inhabited by a Taino Indian, named Dudu, which is where the area is supposed to have gotten its name from. The other theory about how the name came about is because of the many doubts on the depth of the different lakes.The area has lots of grassy areas, which is great for sunbathing , chilling or look at the wildlife, some hammocks and a volleyball court.

Start 8AM - Return 3PM

$145 including transport

Excursion to Samana Bay

Explore the underwater wonderland of Samana at two prime snorkeling and diving locations. For qualified divers, they can spot lobsters, lion fish, moray eels, scorpion fish, etc on the spooky wall of Farola max depth 30m. The second spot is the shallow wreck of a ferry which is a real aquarium max depth 12 m. Then we go ashore to the famous Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) for a delicious lunch a Pina Colada and chill out time on its white sand beach.

Start 8AM - Return 5PM

$145 double dive -including lunch-

Cabo Cabron Adventure

Dives there are well worth the trip and amongst the best in the country.Enjoy a 1h15- 1:30 minutes scenic ride alongside the north coast of the beautiful Samana peninsula oCabo Cabron national park in Las Galeras. Dives there are well worth the trip and amongst the best in the country. Scenery is breathtaking and the dark blue color of the water is amazing. Diving spots are on Tibisi wall or the famous Tower ( Piedra Bonita). Depth of the dives from 6 meters to 40+ meters depending on qualification.

$175 double dive

Minimum Number of Participants
Dive excursions required a minimum of participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will have the choice between an alternate date, an alternate site, or a full refund.

Necessary Qualifications
Open Water or Advanced certified divers from all agencies.
Proof of certification will be required to complete the booking.
For non-certified divers possibility to do a try dive on some sites

Medical form
All divers are required to complete an RSTC approved Medical Release Form before participating in a scuba diving program.

Waivers
All divers are required to complete a waiver before participating in a scuba diving program.

Payment
Payment is du in full at the time of booking.
Booking is not confirmed untill payment has been received. 
We accept cash ( pesos DOP, USD, euros ), majot credit cards, paypal

Payment, Refund and Cancellation Policy

PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due in full at the time of booking to confirm your excursion and reserve your spot

REFUND and CANCELLATION POLICY
  Refund for diving, snorkeling, courses and other excursions
Cancellation more than 24 hours prior to Dive/Snorkel/Excursion/Course start : full refund. 
Cancellations without notice or same day cancellations : No Refund or voucher.
Cancellations due to sickness or other medical  condition, which prevents client from diving/snorkeling or excursion: We  would request a written statement by a medical doctor, in which case we will do  everything possible to reschedule the Dive/Snorkel/Excursion without  extra cost. If rescheduling isn’t possible within holiday’s timeframe,  the client shall receive full refund

Cancellation policy for diving, snorkeling and other excursions

All dive/snorkel/excursions will commence as scheduled, without further notice from The Dive Academy
For closed port situations or bad weather, exchange products or rescheduling and/or other alternatives will be offered.
Cancellations by The Dive Academy due to any reason will result in 100% refund.
Cancellations due to sickness, must be justified in writing by a Medical authority.
Rainy or cloudy weather are no valid reasons for  cancellation by client, we strictly follow harbour master  recommendations on when to cancel a tour.
A “No Show” without notice in advance is equivalent to a cancellation without notice.

Cancellation policy  for packages of dives
In case of cancellation by The Dive Academy of some  dives due to weather conditions and if rescheduling isn’t possible  within holiday’s timeframe, we will reverse to regular rates for the  dives completed.
In case of cancellations due to sickness,  justified  in writing by a Medical authority and if rescheduling isn’t possible  within holiday’s timeframe, we will reverse to regular rates for the  dives completed.
In Case of No show or refusal to dive on the day, no refund

Cancellation policy for courses and packages of courses
There is no refund on courses started.
In case of force majeur (sickness, family emergency,  etc) the course can be stopped and continued at a later date, within 2  years of the start date​
For packages or combos of courses, in case of  cancellation or non-completion by the client of some of the courses, we  will reverse to individual regular prices for the courses started or completed.