Reef Oasis Viva Dominican - Punta Cana
The team at Reef Oasis Viva Dominican are the kind of people you want to dive with on holiday. They run a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, so they’re serious about diving and training, but they keep things relaxed, never stuffy. We love their approach; it feels less like a big operation and more like a group of friends heading out for a dive, which is a big plus in a busy spot like Punta Cana. We think Reef Oasis Viva Dominican is best for divers looking for solid training or those who appreciate a well-run boat that prioritises good vibes alongside safety. They know the local sites intimately, which means less faffing about and more time enjoying the water. Our favourite thing is how they handle the logistics, especially with larger groups – everything flows smoothly without feeling rushed. If you’re considering a PADI course, from Open Water to Instructor Development, these are the folks we’d suggest. They’ll get you comfortable and capable, all while showing you the best of what Punta Cana’s reefs have to offer.
- Location
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 18.348333, -68.829445
- Phone
- +1 829-427-6127
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.reefoasisdiveclub.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:19979]
- Address
- Club Dominicus, Bayahibe, La Romana, Dominican Rep.
Dive Sites Near Reef Oasis Viva Dominican
Reef Oasis Viva Dominican provides access to 15 dive sites in Punta Cana.
- Acuario - 5-15m (reef)
- Astron
- ASTRON - 2m (wreck)
- Astron Wreck - 10-18m (wreck)
- Atlantic Princess (Wreck) - 13m (wreck)
- Atlantic Princess Wreck (Bayahibe) - 13m (wreck)
- Bavaro (reef)
- Bavaro (reef)
- Bayahibe - 14m
- Channel - 10-25m (drift)
- CHANTAL - 1m (wreck)
- Chorizo (reef)
- Coco Reef - 13m (reef)
- Coral Garden - 5-20m (reef)
- Cuevitas - 10-25m (cave)
Other Dive Centres in Punta Cana
- BLUE DREAMS DIVING - SSI
- Coral Point Diving - ["PADI"]
- DOLIN DIVE CENTER
- Dominican Divers
- Dressel Divers
- Pro Dive International Catalonia Bayahibe - ["PADI"]
- Seaklub - ["PADI"]
- Sea Pro - S.A. - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Punta Cana
The warmest water temperatures in Punta Cana occur in January, averaging 26.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 26.7°C (air: 24.9°C)
- February: 26.7°C (air: 24.7°C)
- March: 26.7°C (air: 24.9°C)
- April: 26.7°C (air: 25.4°C)
- May: 26.7°C (air: 26.6°C)
- June: 26.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
- July: 26.7°C (air: 27.4°C)
- August: 26.7°C (air: 27.6°C)
- September: 26.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
- October: 26.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
- November: 26.7°C (air: 26.1°C)
- December: 26.7°C (air: 25.4°C)
Marine Life in Punta Cana
Home to 253 recorded species including 207 reef fish, 28 hard corals, 5 sharks & rays, 4 other, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
- Bicolor Damselfish (Stegastes partitus) - Reef Fish
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish
- Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
- Blackfish (Melichthys niger) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Punta Cana
Based on average water temperature of 26.7°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