Scuba Diving Scooters in Punta Cana: No Swimming Required

You breathe normally the whole time, seated in a water-free dome.

Scuba diving scooters in Punta Cana let you ride an eco-friendly underwater vehicle with your head and shoulders in a clear 180-degree dome, breathing air constantly replenished from a tank fixed to the scooter. No mask, no mouthpiece, no swimming ability required. You simply sit and drive through the coral reef. The activity lasts 4 hours and includes pickup, a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French, snacks, and a 30-minute panoramic boat ride with bathroom access for up to 20 people.

The experience

The Scuba-Doo is built for people who want to see the underwater world without the gear. You're seated upright on the scooter with your head and shoulders inside a clear dome that keeps you dry and lets you breathe normally throughout the ride. The air tank is already mounted to the scooter and replenishes your air constantly, so there's no mask to fog up, no mouthpiece to manage, and no heavy weight belt pulling you down. The scooter itself is eco-friendly and carries enough air for about three separate dives, with a battery life of up to 1.5 hours.

You'll navigate through the coral reef at a pace you control, watching the flora and fauna pass by while staying comfortable and dry. The activity includes a 30-minute panoramic boat ride on a futuristic glass-bottom vessel equipped with a bathroom, safety gear, and snacks. The boat holds up to 20 people, so you're part of a small group rather than a massive tour. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French and stays with you throughout. Hotel pickup is included, and children as young as five can join.

The whole experience runs 4 hours. The Scuba-Doo meets all licensing and safety requirements, and the setup means no swimming experience is necessary. If you can sit upright and steer, you can do this. The only real constraints are physical fitness and a few medical conditions. The operator doesn't recommend it for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• snacks during the panoramic boat ride.
• bathroom access on the glass-bottom boat.
• all safety equipment and licensing requirements met by the Scuba-Doo.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Caribbean Tour Service

Is this one for you?You operate the scooter yourself while seated in a clear dome, so this suits anyone who wants to see the underwater world without swimming, training, or heavy gear: the setup removes every barrier except the desire to go. If you prefer to watch rather than steer, or if you have spinal injuries or are pregnant, a different water activity would be a better fit.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the Scuba-Doo and regular scuba diving?

The Scuba-Doo requires no mask, mouthpiece, weight belt or swimming ability. You sit upright in a clear dome with your head and shoulders above water, breathing normally from an air tank mounted to the scooter. Regular scuba diving requires training, gear, and the ability to swim underwater.

Do I need to know how to swim to ride a Scuba-Doo?

No swimming experience is required. You sit on the scooter with your head in a water-free dome, so you stay dry and breathe normally. As long as you can sit upright and steer, you can operate it.

How long does the whole activity take?

The activity runs 4 hours total, which includes the Scuba-Doo ride, the 30-minute panoramic glass-bottom boat tour, and transport time. Hotel pickup is included.

What's included in the price?

The price includes the Scuba-Doo ride, the panoramic boat tour with bathroom access, snacks, a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French, and hotel pickup.

What's the coral reef like in Punta Cana?

The reef around Punta Cana has diverse flora and fauna that you'll see up close from the Scuba-Doo as you navigate through it. The glass-bottom boat also gives you views of the reef and marine environment from above the water.