Scuba diving with The Dive Academy Las Terrenas in Dominican Republic

Introduction

This page is about the deals offered by The Dive Academy Las Terrenas. Here you will find all the details. In the booking section on this page you can send a booking request directly to the reservation team of The Dive Academy Las Terrenas.

About The Dive Academy Las Terrenas

Our friendly and multilingual team is looking forward to welcome you and take you on a dive or snorkel experience or a boat excursion on our 35ft custom build catamaran to the best sites and beaches of Las Terrenas, Samana Bay or Las Galeras, Cabo Cabron.

We also offer a full range of SSI or NAUI scuba diving course Open Water, Advanced, all the way up to instructor.

Try scuba diving for the first time, from the beach or from a boat. You can also charter the Antares or privatize your trip.

The Antares is the only fully equipped dive catamaran on the peninsula and will safely and comfortably transport you the the best and remotest sites.

Our multilingual team is the most experienced on the peninsula. Very passionate and service minded, we love to share our passion with our clients.

All our prices are include equipment and tax, we accept credit cards and you do not have to pay any extra hidden fees when it comes to checkout.

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Training Courses

Training Courses PADI - Open Water Diver

Open Water Course

Duration

4 days

Price per person

USD $ 375

You are 3 steps - 4 days away to get qualified to explore the underwater world to 18 meters - 60ft

STEP 1 : ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
Download your course, and start studying in the confort of your home. Your Instructor will be available to answer any question.

You are 3 steps - 4 days away to get qualified to explore the underwater world to 18 meters - 60ft

STEP 1 : ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
Download your course, and start studying in the confort of your home. Your Instructor will be available to answer any question.
STEP 2 : CLASSROOM AND POOL DIVES
Receive personal instruction from your instructor, review the main points of the course, review the quizzes, take your final exam, get fitted with the equipment and learn and pratice the basic scuba diving skills and techniques untill you are confident with them.
STEP 3 : OPEN WATER CERTFICATION DIVES ( 4 or 5)
This is what the course was all about! We now take you diving in the ocean, where you get to practise your skills that you learnt in the pool. As an added bonus we also do some diving just for the fun of it. We do four or 5 dives altogether, after which you are ready to get certified!

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included, Lunch

Training Courses PADI - Discover Scuba Diving

Try Scuba Diving

Duration

2 hours

Price per person

USD $ 35

If you are considering taking up diving, but you are not sure if this is the thing for you: this is just what you are looking for. Think of it as the try before you commit course.

This 2 hours experience will teach you how to use the equipment in shallow water ( swimming-pool or shore), and get an introduction on how easy ( and fun) it is to explore the underwater world.

If you are considering taking up diving, but you are not sure if this is the thing for you: this is just what you are looking for. Think of it as the try before you commit course.

This 2 hours experience will teach you how to use the equipment in shallow water ( swimming-pool or shore), and get an introduction on how easy ( and fun) it is to explore the underwater world.

After completion of this course, you will be able to join us on a try-dive from a boat, or if you decide to continue toward the full course the fee will come off the price of the course.

Included in the training

Dive equipment included, Use of swimming pool

Training Courses PADI - Discover Scuba Diving

Try Scuba Diving from a Boat

Duration

5 hours

Price per person

USD $ 55

After completing the Intro Scuba course, here comes the real fun.

You will come on a boat and put into practice your recently learned skills and get to do a dive down to 6 meters ( 20 ft) to 12 meters ( 40 ft) under direct supervision of an instructor or dive master.

After completing the Intro Scuba course, here comes the real fun.

The choice of the dive sites will depend on the condition of the day, but a lot of sites in Las Terrenas are suitable.

The shipwreck in Samana bay is also an option. Contact us and we will personalize the options available for you.

Included in the training

Dive equipment included

Training Courses PADI - Discover Scuba Diving

Try Scuba Diving Tandem Dive

Duration

5 hours

Price per person

USD $ 75

The NAUI Tandem Scuba Dive is a premiere, private, one-on-one scuba diving experience for those who are interested in exploring our underwater world for the first time or you are on vacation and just want to dive.

With a one-to-one participant-to-Instructor ratio, NAUI Tandem divers receive 100% of the Instructor’s attention throughout the experience.

Discover the exotic animal life and reef structures that lie just beneath the surface while you experience the weightless feeling of diving underwater with the NAUI Tandem Diving Experience!

Included in the training

Dive equipment included, Drinks (non-alcohol)

Training Courses PADI - Advanced Open Water Diver

Advanced Open Water Course

Duration

3 days

Price per person

USD $ 325

This is where the fun begins. The Open Water course taught you how to dive.

The Advanced course will teach you how to get good at it.

Build up your confidence and increase your comfort by receiving additional training or orientation to a variety of diving sites and conditions.

This is where the fun begins. The Open Water course taught you how to dive.

The Advanced course will teach you how to get good at it.

Build up your confidence and increase your comfort by receiving additional training or orientation to a variety of diving sites and conditions.

Get qualified to 40 meters - 130 ft
Experience six specialitys.
3 are mandatory (deep, navigation, night or low visibility)
Plus three additional dives based on your individual preferences and available options

Included in the training

Required course materials, Dive equipment included

Training Courses PADI - Rescue Diver

Rescue Course

Duration

3 days

Price per person

USD $ 255

This Specialty Course equips recreational divers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively handle limited in-water problems, diving emergencies and to provide basic first aid. A strenuous but fun course.

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included

Training Courses PADI - Master Scuba Diver

Master Scuba Diver

Duration

8 days

Price per person

USD $ 825

This certification is recognized as being the highest rated non professional certification in the world. Geared for divers wishing to further their education, this course requires a minimum of 26 hours course time – including at least 8 Open Water dives -and a final exam. It provides a greater understanding of scuba diving and is an excellent progression toward NAUI Leadership roles.

Included in the training

Required course materials, Certification Fees, Dive equipment included

Guided tours

Guided tours PADI - Open Water Diver

Fun Dives - Las Terrenas (Double Dive)

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 95

Scuba Diving Fun Dives

The Antares, our 35ft diving catamaran will take you in comfort and safety to the best sites of the peninsula. The wrecks, walls, caverns and pinnacles in the Samana Peninsula are reported to be the best in the Dominican Republic and are just asking to be explored. From the deep blue waters of Cabo Cabron to the aquarium wreck in Samana, the spooky waters of famous Dudu Lake plus all the other sites on the Samana Peninsula.

Scuba Diving Fun Dives

For Certified Divers

For certified divers, we offer the best variety of dive sites all over the peninsula. Our 35ft catamaran allows us to comfortably reach even remote sites. We propose daily trips out, according to our schedule and the weather conditions

All our dives are guided by a certified dive leader, in active status.

Most of the time, diving happens in the morning as the wind tends to pick up in the afternoon.

We can quite easily organize multi-level dives where participants with different qualifications can be on the same boat but do the dives at different depths.

On some of the sites, snorkelers and day trippers are more than welcome to join us!!!

For Beginners

Come join us on a trip, and discover scuba diving by doing an intro to scuba, try dive or tandem dive.

The easiest way to schedule a dive is to get in touch with our booking specialist and we will review all the options together or you can have a look at our online schedule and book a dive online.

Las Terrenas

The most famous sites are

Las Cuevitas de Las Ballenas, 16meters
Wreck of The Dolphin, 27 meters
Creole Reef, 24 meters
The Canyons, 14 meters
Portillo Reef, 12 meters
Piedra Marcel and the sunken jet-ski, 18 meters

General Information

Las Terrenas dive sites are accessible by boat (10 to 25 minutes boat ride) and offer a variety of dives suitable for all levels and interests.

Boat usually departs at 8:30 am and returns around 1 to 2 pm after a double tank dive.

Keep in mind that diving on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic is far different from that of the southern coast. The Atlantic Ocean tends to be rougher than the Caribbean Sea and some of the dives are reserved to seasoned divers.

Most of the diving in Las Terrenas takes place from the Antares, our comfortable 35 ft diving catamaran.

The best dive sites of the area are around the Ballenas Islands or in Portillo zone. Some of the reefs of the area are also great for exploration dives or lion fish hunting.

Minimum of 4 participants to organize the day.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will have the choice between an alternate date, an alternate site, or a full refund or diving of a smaller boat

Necessary Qualifications

Open to Open Water or Advanced certified divers from all agencies.

Proof of certification will be required to complete the booking.

For non-certified divers possibility to do a try dive from the beach or on some of the shallower sites.

Get in touch with us to know more about those dives, as well as the exploration dives we can tailor-make for you.

Included in the tour

Dive Guide, Skipper, Boat transport, Full Scuba Gear Hire

Guided tours PADI - Open Water Diver

Fun Dives - Las Terrenas (Single Dive)

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 55

Scuba Diving Fun Dives

For Certified Divers

All our dives are guided by a certified dive leader, in active status.

Most of the time, diving happens in the morning as the wind tends to pick up in the afternoon.

We can quite easily organize multi-level dives where participants with different qualifications can be on the same boat but do the dives at different depths.

On some of the sites, snorkelers and day trippers are more than welcome to join us!!!

For Beginners

Come join us on a trip, and discover scuba diving by doing an intro to scuba, try dive or tandem dive.

The easiest way to schedule a dive is to get in touch with our booking specialist and we will review all the options together or you can have a look at our online schedule and book a dive online.

Las Terrenas

The most famous sites are

Las Cuevitas de Las Ballenas, 16meters
Wreck of The Dolphin, 27 meters
Creole Reef, 24 meters
The Canyons, 14 meters
Portillo Reef, 12 meters
Piedra Marcel and the sunken jet-ski, 18 meters

General Information

Las Terrenas dive sites are accessible by boat (10 to 25 minutes boat ride) and offer a variety of dives suitable for all levels and interests.

Boat usually departs at 8:30 am and returns around 1 to 2 pm after a double tank dive.

Most of the diving in Las Terrenas takes place from the Antares, our comfortable 35 ft diving catamaran.

The best dive sites of the area are around the Ballenas Islands or in Portillo zone. Some of the reefs of the area are also great for exploration dives or lion fish hunting.

Minimum of 4 participants to organize the day.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will have the choice between an alternate date, an alternate site, or a full refund or diving of a smaller boat

Necessary Qualifications

Open to Open Water or Advanced certified divers from all agencies.

Proof of certification will be required to complete the booking.

For non-certified divers possibility to do a try dive from the beach or on some of the shallower sites.

Get in touch with us to know more about those dives, as well as the exploration dives we can tailor-make for you.

Included in the tour

Dive Guide, Skipper, Boat transport, Full Scuba Gear Hire

Guided tours PADI - Open Water Diver

Fun Dives - Samana Day Out

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 120

Scuba Diving Fun Dives

For Certified Divers

All our dives are guided by a certified dive leader, in active status.

Most of the time, diving happens in the morning as the wind tends to pick up in the afternoon.

We can quite easily organize multi-level dives where participants with different qualifications can be on the same boat but do the dives at different depths.

On some of the sites, snorkelers and day trippers are more than welcome to join us!!!

For Beginners

Come join us on a trip, and discover scuba diving by doing an intro to scuba, try dive or tandem dive.

The easiest way to schedule a dive is to get in touch with our booking specialist and we will review all the options together or you can have a look at our online schedule and book a dive online.

Samana Day Out

Snorkel around Farola Island
Dive Farola Wall, 14 meters
Snorkel or Dive the Shipwreck of the ferry
Great for all the family
Lunch on Cayo Levantado
Pina Colada (with or without vitamins)

General Information

This tour is a delightful way to spend your day and is suitable for both beginner and experienced divers and snorkelers alike. Explore the underwater wonderland of Samana at two prime snorkeling and diving locations.

The first spot is offshore the island of La Farola, where you'll see some corals, starfish, see eggs, trumpet fish and other tropical species.

Ideal for beginner divers for their first underwater experience. For qualified divers, they can spot lobsters, lion fish, moray eels, scorpion fish, etc on the spooky wall of Farola max depth 30m. The second spot is the shallow wreck of a ferry which is a real aquarium, with shoals of fish, puffer fish, sergeant fish, damsel fish, parrot fish, porcupine fish and much more. The top of the ship is 1 meter / 3 ft. down and the deck is 6 meters / 18 ft. down, with spectacular views from above.

Then we go ashore to the famous Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) for a delicious lunch a Pina Colada and chill out time on its white sand beach.

Samana city is situated 45 minutes away from Las Terrenas by car.

Minimum of 6 divers or 10 snorkelers to organize the day.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will have the choice between an alternate date, an alternate site, or a full refund.

Necessary Qualifications

Open to Open Water or Advanced certified divers from all agencies.

Proof of certification will be required to complete the booking.

For non-certified divers possibility to do a try dive from the beach or on some of the shallower sites.

Get in touch with us to know more about those dives, as well as the exploration dives we can tailor-make for you.

Included in the tour

Dive Guide, Skipper, Boat transport, Full Scuba Gear Hire

Guided tours PADI - Open Water Diver

Fun Dives - The Cabo Cabron Adventure

Duration

1 days

Price per person

USD $ 125

Scuba Diving Fun Dives

For Certified Divers

All our dives are guided by a certified dive leader, in active status.

Most of the time, diving happens in the morning as the wind tends to pick up in the afternoon.

We can quite easily organize multi-level dives where participants with different qualifications can be on the same boat but do the dives at different depths.

On some of the sites, snorkelers and day trippers are more than welcome to join us!!!

For Beginners

Come join us on a trip, and discover scuba diving by doing an intro to scuba, try dive or tandem dive.

The easiest way to schedule a dive is to get in touch with our booking specialist and we will review all the options together or you can have a look at our online schedule and book a dive online.

The Cabo Cabron Adventure

The Tower (Piedra Bonita), 60 meters
The walls of Tibisi 1 and 2, 12 to 40 meters
Pinacle of Tibisi, 18 to 40 meters
Caverns of Cabo Cabron, 18 to 40 meters

General Information

Dives there are well worth the trip and amongst the best in the country.

Enjoy a 1h15- 1:30 minutes scenic ride alongside the north coast of the beautiful Samana peninsula onboard our 35ft power catamaran to arrive Cabo Cabron national park in Las Galeras. Dives there are well worth the trip and amongst the best in the country. Scenery is breathtaking and the dark blue color of the water is amazing. Diving spots are on Tibisi wall or the famous Tower ( Piedra Bonita).

Depth of the dives from 6 meters to 40+ meters depending on qualification. Also a great day out for snorkelers and day-trippers.

Boat depart at 7:30 am from Las Terrenas.

Minimum of 10 participants to organize the day.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will have the choice between an alternate date, an alternate site, or a full refund.

Necessary Qualifications

Open to Open Water or Advanced certified divers from all agencies.

Proof of certification will be required to complete the booking.

For non-certified divers possibility to do a try dive from the beach or on some of the shallower sites.

Get in touch with us to know more about those dives, as well as the exploration dives we can tailor-make for you.

Included in the tour

Dive Guide, Skipper, Boat transport, Full Scuba Gear Hire

Reviews

Payment policies

I) PAYMENT POLICY

50% deposit required to confirm your booking
Payment is due in full 24 hours prior to the start of the excursion.

II) REFUND and CANCELLATION POLICY

I) PAYMENT POLICY

50% deposit required to confirm your booking
Payment is due in full 24 hours prior to the start of the excursion.

II) REFUND and CANCELLATION POLICY

Refund for diving, snorkeling, courses and other excursions

Cancellation more than 24 hours prior to Dive/Snorkel/Excursion/Course start : full refund.
Cancellations without notice or same day cancellations : No Refund or voucher.
Cancellations due to sickness or other medical condition, which prevents client from diving/snorkeling or excursion: We would request a written statement by a medical doctor, in which case we will do everything possible to reschedule the Dive/Snorkel/Excursion without extra cost. If rescheduling isn’t possible within holiday’s timeframe, the client shall receive full refund

Cancellation policy for diving, snorkeling and other excursions

All dive/snorkel/excursions will commence as scheduled, without further notice from The Dive Academy
For closed port situations or bad weather, exchange products or rescheduling and/or other alternatives will be offered.
Cancellations by The Dive Academy due to any reason will result in 100% refund.
Cancellations due to sickness, must be justified in writing by a Medical authority.
Rainy or cloudy weather are no valid reasons for cancellation by client, we strictly follow harbour master recommendations on when to cancel a tour.
A “No Show” without notice in advance is equivalent to a cancellation without notice.

Cancellation policy for packages of dives

In case of cancellation by The Dive Academy of some dives due to weather conditions and if rescheduling isn’t possible within holiday’s timeframe, we will reverse to regular rates for the dives completed.
In case of cancellations due to sickness, justified in writing by a Medical authority and if rescheduling isn’t possible within holiday’s timeframe, we will reverse to regular rates for the dives completed.
In Case of No show or refusal to dive on the day, no refund

Cancellation policy for courses and packages of courses

There is no refund on courses started.
In case of force majeur (sickness, family emergency, etc) the course can be stopped and continued at a later date, within 2 years of the start date
For packages or combos of courses, in case of cancellation or non-completion by the client of some of the courses, we will reverse to individual regular prices for the courses started or completed.