SAONA
Protected Area
La Caleta
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - SAONA offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Saona, a tugboat sunk in 1988, sits upright in just six meters of water, making it a fantastic introductory wreck dive. We found it a pretty straightforward exploration; you can fin around the entire exterior, peering into the open wheelhouse and engine room from above. The hull is now home to a fair number of schooling grunt and snapper, with moray eels often tucked into crevices. Because of the shallow depth and easy access, it's a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable around a wreck, or for photographers wanting plenty of bottom time.
Typical SAONA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAONA
SAONA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAONA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.43, -69.32) (24km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 28.9–31°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.91 m/s
7.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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