Dominican Republic Underwater Photo Sites

• Canyons . This site ranges in depth from 35 to 80 feet with crevices
  hosting moray eels, spiny lobster and a variety of invertebrates. Atlantic
  Spadefish commonly cruise the water column above these coral canyons

• Catalina Island. Catalina Island is a longish boat ride from the Bayahibe
  area, maybe 30 minutes but many people consider it one of the highlights of
  their week. There is a true wall on the north side of the island, dropping
  from 15 to 130 feet. The shallow reef flat is rich with pillar and boulder
  corals, while the drop-off is filter feeder heaven, with black coral, vase
  sponge and large elephant ears. On the south side is a shallow reef known as
  the Aquarium. Here, pillar corals rule, and schooling grunts hide in coral
  recesses.



• Sea Pro Reef. A fascinating coral ridge at about 55 feet, absolutely
  chock-full of sea fans, tube sponges and Gorgonians. The ridge drops off seaward
  to nearly 130 feet, although the slope is gradual.
  
  



• The Tower (Cabo Cabron). Depth: 130+ feet. The boat drops you into the
  churning channel between rock and mainland. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins,
  which frequent this spot. A giant pinnacle formation emerges from 165 feet,
  encrusted with sponge and cascading coral where lobster and crab are often
  found. The best way to see it all: drop down to 90 feet and slowly swim up and
  around the peak.

Hike Pico Duarte , the tallest peak in the Caribbean. Cross Lake
Enriquillo , the Caribbean's largest salt water lake; try rafting on the
clear waters of the Yaque del Norte river; or get close up to a school of
Humpback whales cavorting in Samaná Bay .

Beaches. Discover the breaking fun waves of Playa Grande , or
frolic in the pristine waters of Sosúa Beach , the mild surf of Playa
Dorada or the calm waters of Boca Chica . Indulge in the caress of Punta
Cana's coconut-dotted beaches on the East Coast.

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• St. George. The St. George is a large freighter, about 200 feet in
  length, sunk in early 1999 as a dive attraction. Now she sits upright along a
  reef slope with her bow at 140 feet and her propellers in the sand at 100
  feet. The wheelhouse and stack remain very much intact.



• Hickory. The Hickory was purposely sunk as a dive attraction in 1986
  and now sits perfectly upright on the sand seafloor at 65 feet. The 135-foot
  freighter got hammered by Hurricane George, but still hosts a massive amount
  of fish, particularly sergeant majors (obviously used to being hand-fed) and
  Blackbar Soldierfish. The sponge encrustation and marine life make this a
  must-do for underwater photographers.



• El Limon. El Limon is a 120-foot tugboat sunk near the Hickory. Given
  their proximity and reasonably shallow depth, both ships can be easily visited
  on the same two-tank dive trip.



• La Sirena Cave . This particular site can only be dived with Treasure
  Divers as they have an arrangement with the landowner, but it's an example of
  the numerous freshwater caves and caverns that are found throughout the DR.
  Here, an iron spiral staircase leads to a cavernous opening in the jungle
  canopy. Stunning water clarity washes a cave system decorated with perfectly
  intact stalactites and stalagmites. This dive is not done as a deep
  penetration and avoids long overhead obstructions, so it is safe for those
  without cave certification. But make no mistake; there is world-class cave
  diving in the Dominican Republic that is yet to be explored.



• Tanya V. Purposely sunk as a dive attraction by the owner of the
  nearby Coral Costa Caribe Resort; the Tanya V is a 120-foot cargo ship sent to
  the bottom Oct. 22, 1999. Already the stern is home to large schools of grunts
  and Goatfish. She sits in 110 feet of water.

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