Scuba Diving in Dominican Republic

Explore 118 dive sites and 16 dive centres in Dominican Republic. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Dominican Republic Diving at a Glance

3 dive regions, 118 dive sites, 16 dive centres, 391 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Dominican Republic

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.

Best Time to Dive in Dominican Republic

The best months to dive in Dominican Republic are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 26.8°C
  • February: Great, water 26.8°C
  • March: Great, water 26.8°C
  • April: Great, water 26.8°C
  • May: Great, water 26.8°C
  • June: Great, water 26.8°C
  • July: Great, water 26.8°C
  • August: Great, water 26.8°C
  • September: Great, water 26.8°C
  • October: Great, water 26.8°C
  • November: Great, water 26.8°C
  • December: Great, water 26.8°C

Recommended Packing List for Dominican Republic

Based on average water temperature of 26.8°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions