mercoledì 31 ottobre 2012

Snorkelling Bayahibe , La Romana with Coral Point Diving

Bio Adventures and Snorkelling with Coral Point Diving

Snorkeling is the Dominican's greatest, easiest adventure and an activity everyone can enjoy. If you’ve only fantasized about peeking beneath the sea, there is no safer, gentler and more exciting place to learn this sport than in Caribbean’s calm, clear, current-free waters. From toddlers to great-grandparents, snorkelling is ideal for all ages and a great family activity too.  We are ready to teach you safe snorkelling techniques from the basic levels.

Our shop is the only operator in Bayahibe headed by an in-house marine biologist and naturalist who will accompany guests on all snorkelling excursions whenever possible.

Every eco-snorkeling Tour includes:

pre-snorkel safety briefing and reef ecology discussion
guided snorkelling tour
Hire of mask, snorkel, fins and lifejacket.

Atlantic Princess - Bayahibe Reef (2 hours)

The Reef around Bayahibe is just beautiful and it is well known to be a great place to snorkel, since it is shallow and currents-free. This reef range in depths from 4 feet to 20 feet which make snorkeling a breeze. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced snorkler, all of the reefs we visit are simple to navigate but are a spectacular sight. During Bayahibe Reef excursion you can also wisit Atlantic Princess Wreck. This wreck is great one for snorkellers who are looking to see a real wreck while snorkelling on an amazing reef. The Atlantic Princess sits at 12.4 meters and is home to large trumpet fish and lionfish. The ship is surrounded by beautiful sponges and corals.




Magallanes Beach-Coral Reef Restoration (1 hour)

Visit our underwater coral nursery. Learn about Staghorn and Elkhorn corals. Care for them.

Coral Point Dive Center has been helping pilot this replanting program for the last year and recently partnered with other important no-profit Foundations to offer snorkelers and sport divers a unique opportunity to be a part of doing something to give back to the awesome ocean environment that so many of us have been enjoying for many years. As part of our coral planting schedule we will be offering a 1 half day program that will include class room lesson, /w nursery work, and or actual coral planting on a site. We alslo inlcude in this Program an Introduction to major Reef Check monitoring reef techniques.

giovedì 25 ottobre 2012

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - The country - Diving excursions and islands tours in the Caribbean

Excursion Bayahibe
Saona island, Catalina, Shark diving, St George...when most folks think of the Dominican Republic, they think of beautiful beaches and baseball players. While it's certainly true that many of the major league's best baseball players have come from the tiny island and that the island definitely has some incredible beaches, there's much more to the Dominican Republic than that. Most travelers head to the Dominican Republic because they want a little something different out of their Caribbean experience. Specifically, folks head to the Dominican Republic to get a taste of the culture that seems to radiate from the island.  Once on the island, you'll understand what all of the fuss is about. This is one place that still hasn't been completely transformed by the hand of global tourism. It remains a cheap place to visit and the people extend a warm welcome to all travelers. While some nations might say the right things, folks visiting the Dominican Republic truly get the feeling that the locals want you there.  Bayahibe, where Coral Point Diving is located is on of the most popular places for diving and snorkelling in the country and starting point for unique excursions.  If you are a diver or simply interested in some sea activities like snorkeling or Saona Island Tour or Catalina Excursions remember.....

that our Coral Point Office is located very, very close to you!

Catalina Island Tour (full day)


One of the best known offshore islands for snorkeling is Catalina, located south of La Romana.

catalina excursionCatalina Island Reef is a must for every visitor whether you snorkel the underwater trail or just enjoy the beach! Catalina Island's main beauty lies in the surrounding coral reef ecosystem and its unique underwater ecosystem.Here you can snorkel for an hour and a half amongst endangered elkhorn and staghorn coral formations teeming with colorful reef fish. After snorkeling, we head to Catalina beach on the west side of Catalina Island for some rest and relaxation. ! You can sign up for a full day charter on a power boat with Coral Point Diving.

Excursions in the Dominican Republic, Bayahibe with Coral Point



excursion Saona islandDo you care about the environment? In today’s world that’s a pretty loaded question. We all know that marine conservation is of increasing importance and now you have the chance to join our eco-excursions and discover the beauty of the Dominican Republic under a different light.

Coral Point Diving is fully committed to providing a service that reflects our responsibility to contribute to the conservation of our Caribbean Reef and pass on this rich heritage to future generations. Our visitors have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate our terrestrial and marine environment.
Saona excursions bayahibe
We have a variety of eco-tours combining adventure, culture and nature. We offer land excursions and boat trips including Saona island, discover scuba diving, beach horseback riding excursions, zip line tours, snorkeling, private charter, island tours, sailing, water sports and more!

catalina excursions bayahibeA naturalist will be on board the boat during each excursion to not only provide you with a rich history of the Dominican Republic, but answer any questions you may have about the local wildlife and guide you on this incredible journeys. Each naturalist comes from a unique background. We are the only operator with a resident marine biologist supervising daily excursions.