Diving in Sosúa Bay: Two-Tank Certified Dives

Reefs, canyons, wrecks and walls in a single morning

A two-tank scuba dive in Sosúa Bay, Dominican Republic, for divers with Open Water certification or higher. You meet the guide and crew at 8am, get fitted for equipment, receive a detailed dive briefing, then head by boat to two different sites for fully guided dives up to 60 minutes each, with a surface interval for water and fruit. Underwater photos and videos are included, as is all SCUBA gear and the reef tax.

The Experience

Check in at 8am and meet your dive guide, captain and crew. After paperwork and equipment fitting, you'll get a full dive briefing covering everything you need for a safe dive. Then it's time to head to the beach and board the boat for the first site. Nearly 20 dive locations are available—reefs, canyons, caverns, wrecks and wall dives—so the guide picks based on conditions and your certification level. Your first dive runs up to 60 minutes in coral reefs filled with tropical fish, fully guided the whole way.

Between dives, you'll either return to the shop or stay on the boat for your surface interval, where bottled water and bananas are waiting. Then you head out to a different site for your second dive, another full hour of guided exploration at the same depth and pace. A professional photographer captures underwater shots and video throughout the day, included in your price. All SCUBA equipment is provided, fitted to you at the start, so you bring only your certification card and your comfort in the water.

The dive is open to anyone with Open Water certification or higher. Children as young as 10 can join if accompanied by an adult. The whole experience runs about four hours from check-in to finish. Public transportation reaches the shop, so you don't need a rental car or arranged pickup to get there.

What’s included

• All SCUBA equipment.
• two fully guided dives up to 60 minutes each.
• underwater photos and videos.
• bottled water and bananas during the surface interval.
• reef environmental management charge.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Dive Cabarete

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to dive twice in one morning and have your afternoon free, or choose a different operator if you prefer a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

What dive sites will we visit in Sosúa Bay?

Nearly 20 sites are available, including reefs, canyons, caverns, wrecks and wall dives. Your guide chooses two based on current conditions and your certification level, so each dive group gets sites matched to their experience.

How long is each dive and what happens between them?

Each dive runs up to 60 minutes, fully guided. During your surface interval, you'll rest on the boat or return to the shop with bottled water and bananas provided.

What certification do I need to book this dive?

You must hold an Open Water certification card or higher and be able to show it at check-in. You'll also need to complete a Divers Medical Form or provide a doctor's letter stating you're fit to dive to your depth limitations.

Is underwater photography included?

Yes, a professional photographer captures photos and video throughout both dives, included in your booking price.

What's provided and what do I need to bring?

All SCUBA equipment is included and fitted to you at check-in; bottled water and bananas are provided during the surface interval; and the reef environmental charge is covered. Bring your certification card, swimwear and a towel.

Can children dive, and is there a minimum age?

Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult. They need the same Open Water certification and must be able to complete the medical form or provide a doctor's clearance.