From Punta Cana, we transfer by bus to the south coast of the Dominican Republic, the area of Bayahibe.
Bayahibe is pure Caribbean!  There, at the splendid Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus hotel, DRESSEL DIVERS has another Diving Center that serves as base of operations. Our boats that leave to the different islands of this area: Saona Island, Catalina Island , depart from there.
The excursions to each of these Islands offer the opportunity to enjoy 2 fantastic snorkel sessions.
You also get to enjoy a typical local lunch at a secluded tropical beach.


CATALINA Island

CATALINA is a precious island with white sandy beaches, near the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic. It’s a protected Natural Park, where of course, there are no buildings of any kind.
The secluded beach we visit is completely sheltered from the wind; hence the sea is always absolutely calm. It will just be us on this private beach!

If you dreamed a Caribbean paradise, you will find it right there.
One of the best dive/snorkel spots in the Dominican Republic is the spectacular Wall.
From the beach, a soft slope leads to the impressive wall that drops to more than 100 meters depth, with two impressive ledges at 25 and at 40 meters. The whole slope from the beach to the wall is and authentic garden of corals and fauna: a platform of thousands of square meters at an average depth of less than 3 meters / 10 feet, ideal for snorkeling. Possibly its the best place in the Caribbean for this activity, as every centimetre of this sea bottom is covered with sponges and coral. Undoubtedly, this is a privileged place.
Another spot is The Aquarium. The name says it all. There are incredible coral formations awaiting you with loads of fish.
Between the 2 snorkelling sessions we will enjoy a wonderful private beach where a buffet will be installed for lunch (local cuisine) and a bar at your disposal to refresh yourselves when you need it. Of course there are those that prefer to lie down on this beach and enjoy this incomparable natural beauty…or do more snorkeling from the beach!!!. Who knows, you’re on vacation!!!
Ah! Let’s not forget the fun return trip by boat, during which we will be able to have a drink to rhythm of Caribbean tunes, the final touch to this marvellous excursion. Our crew will ensure a good time.


SAONA Island

The reefs of Saona are also considered to be some of the best in the Dominican Republic.
Most of this island is also part of a Protected Natural Park, (Park of the East), and has no construction (and we trust never will) to deteriorate its exuberant beauty: it is absolutely virgin.
Among the most famous sites are: La Parguera, Cacon, El Faro, El Canal, Palmilla, El Penon and many more that we are discovering at present exclusively for you, since the diving/snorkelling on this island is inexhaustible and recently discovered.
You will see infinity of submarine species among which: nurse sharks, green moray eels or lobsters.
There are enormous sponge formations where you will discover huge crabs and schools of fish of different species. The trumpet fish, trying to change colour between the branches of the coral formations, or the balloon fish, or the spotted eagle ray, etc.  Lovely snorkel companions… don’t you think?

We guarantee that you will love this island and its astounding reefs.
During the trip back, also to the rhythm of  a cool drink and meringue music, we will make a stop in the famous ´natural swimming pool´ located in the middle of the sea, close to the coast, where you can get of the boat and walk or sit on the sandy bottom.
While you enjoy your favourite drink, insure not too tread on any large starfish, as there are many on the bottom.
You simply have to see .....

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