Diving in Sosua
Easy, pretty diving, minutes from the beach.
Dive sites a 2–8 minute boat ride from Sosua Beach, little to no current, and a dive professional in the water with you every dive.
About diving in Sosua Bay
Calm water, close sites, plenty to see.
Sosua Bay offers great wall dives (Airport Wall), a wreck (the Zingara), and easy reef dives like 3 Rocks and the Puntilla Wall — all close to shore.
Our sites are only a 2–8 minute boat ride from Sosua Beach, with little to no current and minimal tide changes. That makes for relaxed, comfortable diving whether you're a new diver or very experienced.
Please don't come expecting tiger sharks and manta rays. What we offer is nice, easy, pretty diving minutes from the beach.
Why dive here
Easy conditions, healthy reef.
Short boat rides
Dive sites are just 2–8 minutes from Sosua Beach, so more time in the water.
Little to no current
Gentle conditions with minimal tide changes make for easy, relaxed diving.
Great visibility
Generally great visibility and an abundance of marine life.
Walls, reefs and a wreck
From the Airport Wall to the Zingara wreck, there's a site for every level.
Small groups
No big groups, no rushing around, and a dive professional in the water with you.
Whale season
From December to March, whales pass right through Sosua Bay on their way to breed in Samana.
What a dive day looks like
Back on the beach by lunchtime.
We plan to dive two to three times daily, Monday through Saturday.
- 1
9am — meet at the dive center
Gear up and head out on the first departure of the day.
- 2
Dive one, minutes from the beach
Our sites are a 2–8 minute boat ride from Sosua Beach.
- 3
Surface interval ashore
We normally come back to the dive center to relax and grab a coffee or snack.
- 4
Dive two, done by about 1pm
Leaving the afternoon free for other tours and excursions.
Guided dive prices
Per person in USD, full equipment rental and dive guide included.
- 1 tank dive$60
- 2 tank dive$110
- Night dive$90
- 4 dive package$200
- 10 dive package$450
Marine life
What you might see.
Expect spider crabs, flamingo tongues, yellow tail snappers, sergeant majors, parrotfish and wrasse — and we often find seahorses, nudibranch and turtles.
- Spider crabs
- Flamingo tongues
- Yellow tail snappers
- Sergeant majors
- Parrotfish
- Wrasse
- Seahorses
- Nudibranch
- Turtles
Good to know
Questions, answered.
What time do the dives start and finish?
We plan to dive two to three times daily, Monday through Saturday, meeting at 9am at the dive center. Expect to finish around 1pm if you make two dives.
I'm certified with PADI, SSI or another agency. Can I dive with you?
Absolutely. Divers from all agencies are welcome to dive and continue their education with us.
What will I see underwater?
Expect spider crabs, flamingo tongues, yellow tail snappers, sergeant majors, parrotfish and wrasse, and we often find seahorses, nudibranch and turtles. Whales pass through Sosua Bay between December and March.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. We require a reservation in advance for all dives and courses, on a first come, first served basis.
Come dive Sosua Bay.
Reserve your spot for a relaxed, uncrowded day on the water.