PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in Bayahibe
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in Bayahibe
By Reef Oasis Viva Dominican
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Ages 10-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Pool session and one ocean dive
- Use of all necessary scuba equipment
- Supervision by professional PADI-certified instructor
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (you may bring snacks)
- Start:
- Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive, La Romana 23000, Dominican RepublicIf you are staying outside the resort Viva Wyndham Domincius beach, kindly please arrange your passage thru security gate the day before the activity, before 3 pm.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17205P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for pregnant women and participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended
- All participants are required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving; some pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving; please consult your doctor
- Dive is subject to weather conditions
- It is recommended that you bring/wear your swimsuit, sunscreen, a hat, towel and water. You may also bring packed snacks
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17205P1
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- 395darrene0 contributionsGreat group, got our Advanced Diver cert tooGreat group of experienced divers. Humberto and Juan were great teachers and Lara at the desk was awesome to work with. We got our Advanced Diver cert and did our first deep dive to St George wreck.Written 19 January 2025
- Heather W0 contributionsFirst time in the Dominican.We actually did 10 dives. It was great. The people were awesome. Very accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. We dove with Juan and Umberto, and they were fantastic.Written 16 November 2024
- 409damiand0 contributionsExcellent divingI had 5 fantastic dives here, to lively reefs and St. George wreck. The team, Kim, Lara, Juan & Jakobo were excellent. Very friendly atmosphere, lots of fun all the way. I’d do more than 5 if I get the chance to dive here again. Happy days. DamianWritten 4 October 2024
- CyndiWyatt0 contributionsPADI at Viva Bayahibe Beach totally spoil you!We came to this resort specifically to dive. Every day possible. Oasis Reef Dive Club at at Viva Dominican over exceeded my expectations with the guide's clear daily dive plan communication, eagerness to show us as much underwater life as possible, was very safe, completely spoiled and with a fun spirit. You can tell they love their job. Humberto, was excellent at communication, safety and ability to work with unique needs of different divers. Juan was determined to find every living creature on our dive, Jacobo was such a wonderful underwater guide, Sierra, thank you for sharing about your dive career. AND Kim, was amazing at scheduling our family's dive schedule when we all were at different levels of expertise.Written 1 September 2024
- Millermilla0 contributionsSuperb diving experienceSuper dive club, very friendly and professional. I dived 9 times during my stay in Viva Palace and I was very impressed with the staff and how well-organised everything was. All of the dives were very close to the resort, maximum 40-minute boat ride, but most within 10 mins. The dive briefings were very professional and informative, Mr Humberto who gave the briefings was fun and friendly, very engaging. The dive boat 'Don Diego' was superb, and the crew were spot on. I can't remember all of the names, but everyone was fantastic, Gei Gei, Humberto, Jacobo, Pepe, Martina......... Thank you!Written 18 August 2024
- T6376ILsuer0 contributionsLoved This Dive Center!Instructors were SAFE, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I completed my AOW with Juan and he was amazing, as were the other instructors, boat crew and office staff. I would highly recommend diving with Viva Reef Oasis. Excellent service and dive sites were awesome!Written 12 April 2024
- Passport422777943500 contributionsGreat padi dive teamFantastic dive operation! Professional, organized and friendly padi team. Special thanks to Miguel, Juan, Humberto, Eraysp, Yacobo, Victor, Kim and Narciso. Short boat rides to abundant local reefs, healthy and diverse marine habitats. I highly recommend Reef Oasis to all levels of divers visiting the incredible Bayahibe area. Keep up the great work! Jeff / Canada / Padi DMWritten 3 March 2024
- joachimh9280 contributionsAbsolutely reliableExcellent dive team, very well staffed, equipped and prepared. All tours were perfectly planned and executed. For Saona even with redundant dive guides and captain. Thanks especially to Humberto for being patient with me after 5 years of no dive and repairing my BCD inflator valve incl. ultra-sonics!Written 18 January 2024
- U263AUjordanw0 contributionsUnbelievableJuan, amanda and naciraso was amazing very patient and understanding. It was one of the best experiences of my life and hopefully many more to come. I am now qualified after just 4 days, can’t the team enoughWritten 7 January 2024
- J1478NMemilya0 contributionsSuper nice experience!Very friendly and super professional staff. The divemasters teach and correct with the utmost calm and serenity. Trust them with confidenceWritten 14 December 2023
- FayeW0 contributionsFantastic dive centreI was staying at the Dominicus Beach so it was convenient for me to use the on-site dive centre. They have a great set up with the boat going out from the beach a very short walk from the centre. The crew were all really friendly and helpful and water and fruit snacks were provided on the boat, which has a shaded area. There are a variety of dive sites to suit all levels and the crew make every effort to make dives varied and interesting, pointing out the different marine life as they go along. I was travelling solo and was put with similar experience level divers and small groups per guide. I really enjoyed all my dives. There were some serious storms that stopped diving for 3 days (thoughts with all those impacted and who lost loved ones) which obviously couldn't be helped but the dive centre handled it very professionally and communicated well throughout. There are rinse tanks and showers at the centre to wash and hang kit and store it in your box for the week so no need to carry kit backwards and forwards to your room each day. Thank you for a great week!Written 26 November 2023
- RitaTravels43210 contributionsBest diving center in the Carribean with amazing staffThe best diving center I have been to in the Carribean. The team is super professional and made my diving experience the best. They assist you with everything you need and take time to answer your questions. Especially Katarina and Humberto stayed in my mind due to being so kind and helpful while I was doing my diving trips on my own with the group. We had lots of fun!Written 30 October 2023
- 945crisanc0 contributionsSuperbI had one of the best experience with a great team. Everything was explained clear Even a 10-yers-old child. Greeting’s from Tudor 👋Written 14 July 2023
- LisaQ3130 contributionsHighly recommendHad an absolutely amazing time diving with this crew. Kim and Jacobo were super friendly and extremely helpful. They made sure all divers were safe and comfortable. Also Captain Ricky and his boat crew were wonderful. Would dive with them again and again.Written 12 June 2023
- M4044KFmelanies0 contributionsBest Diver TeamGreatful Diving Trips with a Reality good team… very professionell . The guides showed us very Special Thinge down in the water…Written 9 June 2023
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Leab
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Jan 2021 • Friends
For my second experience I only thought of doing a discovery dive and in the end I just passed my padi scuba diver certification. Very happy with this wonderful experience where I enjoyed and felt safe. A thousand thanks to Miguel An attentive instructor, who takes the time to explain, to rehearse if necessary and who transmits his passion for diving to us. I highly recommend this PADI diving center for its equipment, cleanliness, warm atmosphere, seriousness and professionalism of the instructors. Thank you again for these unforgettable moments.
Written 29 January 2021
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Dear 1206liloutrip,
Thanks a lot for taking your time to write this happy feedback. We are very pleased to read that you enjoed diving experience with Miguel. We hope to see you again at our dive center, and maybe even as a student of the next course, why not?! Underwater adventures never stop. Happy Diving!
Written 30 January 2021
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Jonas R
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
The Team was just amazing and everyone was super friendly and open to help you. Special Thanks to Kim, she is a fantastic Dive Instructor and her advices were just helpful in every Situation. I can highly recommend going for dives with the Reef Oasis Dive Club.
Written 13 August 2021
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Hello Jonas!
Thanks a lot for your nice review :)
We are happy that you enjoyed your diving and that you recommend our Dive Center and our instructor
Hope to see you again with us
Written 16 August 2021
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Theresa
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Jan 2021 • Couples
We decided spontaneously to join a diving lesson at the Wyndham hotel and it was a great experience!! I have never been diving before, but felt so safe all the time. We were a group of four and Mustafa (who also speaks German) explained very well each step in advance. Then we went out with diving instructor Mikey, who is a very calm person and took best care of us. He has always been close to us to make sure that everything is ok and took us to the wonderful little shipwreck in front of the hotel. Definetly a must in Bayahibe!
Written 29 January 2021
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Dear theresasopherl,
Many thanks for your comments. Our team is pleased to read that you were happy during your diving experience. Safety is our priority, our instructors make sure it is always combined with a great fun as well.
We look forward to welcoming you at our dive center again and our experienced instructors will be pleased to see you as a student of the PADI Open Water Diver course. You will enjoy it for sure. :-)
Written 30 January 2021
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Scott W
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Friends
Wow what a great experience. I’m now addicted to scuba diving after taking the initial course. The only thing I’m bummed about is that the entire course only took about 2 1/2 hours. So when we were told
It was over we got a little bummed because we wanted to keep going. The instructed and photographer were great and really made us feel at ease and calmed any nerves we had. Definitely recommend!
It was over we got a little bummed because we wanted to keep going. The instructed and photographer were great and really made us feel at ease and calmed any nerves we had. Definitely recommend!
Written 3 February 2022
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Hello scottwu80,
Many thanks for sharing your experience with our dive club. Congratulations with becoming a certified diver! You can now explore many places on our planet that are hidden from non-divers underwater. You will also meet many new friends-divers who share same passion for underwater adventures and discoveries.
We hope to welcoming you again in the future and maybe as a student of the PADI Advanced course, the next level of your diving adventures.
Happy bubbles!
Written 12 April 2022
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Christi B
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Jan 2018 • Family
I took the DSD course with my 11-year-old. First time for both of us. It was absolutely amazing!
The instructors were fantastic - patient, encouraging, so much fun. They made us feel very safe. Lots of one-on-one attention and they made sure we were very comfortable with every step.
We ended up going on a second dive a couple days later.
The instructors were fantastic - patient, encouraging, so much fun. They made us feel very safe. Lots of one-on-one attention and they made sure we were very comfortable with every step.
We ended up going on a second dive a couple days later.
Written 22 January 2018
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Dear Christi B,
Thanks for taking time to write your feedback. :-)
Your happy review will encourage those who still doubt to try diving.The DSD program (Discover Scuba Diving) is easy, safe and interesting experience. Our instructors are professionals and arrange the program in a perfect way.
For your next holidays, we recommend you to do the PADI Open Water Diver course. After completing this course, you will get an international certfication and will be able to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters.
We hope to dive with you again soon!
Sunny regards from Reef Oasis Viva Dominicus
Written 6 March 2018
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Crisan C
Detmold, Germany3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Hello, I can recommend whit pleasure this course. Great team and clear information. You need to explore the nature from this angle to...
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Written 16 July 2023
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Hello 945crisanc,
thank you for choosing us to take your course.
We also thank you for your kind feedback and the 5 star review.
We hope to see you soon again, maybe this time in the Dominican Republic or the Grand Bahama Island.
Sunny Greetings
The Reef Oasis Dive Club Team
Written 27 August 2023
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XMarek
Brno, Czech Republic4 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Very good experience with this course which we attend. Instructors are very good professionals. They explain us everything necessary. Moreover, we had a lot of time to practice in the nearby pool in the morning.
We went to sea and dive deeper after few hours later.
We recommend this course for the first time diver. You learn basics of diving and you get base certificate of diving.
They also have options for more skilled persons.
We went to sea and dive deeper after few hours later.
We recommend this course for the first time diver. You learn basics of diving and you get base certificate of diving.
They also have options for more skilled persons.
Written 9 May 2019
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Dear Xmarek,
Many thanks for your for visiting us and giving a high rate to our dive center on TripAdvisor.
It was our pleasure to meet you and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Sunny regards from Reef Oasis Viva Dominican Team
Written 21 May 2019
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Dream423991
1 contribution
Jan 2019 • Family
Narcissio is an amazing teacher. We took the scuba diving course with our two kids (14 and 15 years old). The team is very fun.
Written 8 May 2019
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Dear Dream423991,
Thank you for your nice review.
We are very glad to hear you and your family enjoyed the diving and courses with us.
We hope to see you again soon!
Happy bubbles :)
Written 21 May 2019
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Gabriel Q
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
An unforgettable experience with super professional people. A first recreational experience, followed by very good instruction.
The reef diving was incredible.
Thank you!
The reef diving was incredible.
Thank you!

Written 20 February 2024
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Hola Gabriel,
Gracias por tu resena.
Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de tu primera experiencia recreativa de buceo y que recibiste una excelente instrucción por parte de nuestro equipo profesional.
El buceo en el arrecife es verdaderamente asombroso y nos llena de alegría que hayas tenido la oportunidad de experimentarlo.
Esperamos verte de nuevo para más aventuras bajo el agua.
Written 4 March 2024
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