Larry Grenier February 25, 2009 February 25, 2009 I'm going there next month and would like some advice on snorkeling. It's a reort complex so I'll usually be at the local beach "Bavaro", and maybe a few snorkeling excurions. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Psyched!
Brian Ward February 25, 2009 February 25, 2009 I'm going there next month and would like some advice on snorkeling. It's a reort complex so I'll usually be at the local beach "Bavaro", and maybe a few snorkeling excurions. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Psyched! Send NightOwl (Henry) a PM. He makes at least a yearly pilgrimage to the Dominican Republic for snorkeling (and now, diving).
Larry Grenier February 25, 2009 Author February 25, 2009 Send NightOwl (Henry) a PM. He makes at least a yearly pilgrimage to the Dominican Republic for snorkeling (and now, diving). Thanks!
Stu February 25, 2009 February 25, 2009 Larry, I went there with my family for Christmas 3 years ago. We went on a snorkeling excursion and it was really pretty bad. Most of the reef had been pretty decimated by German tourists knocking everything in sight with their fins. Maybe I was spoiled growing up in the Keys, but from what I have read and observed, it seems like most of the inshore reefs in the DR have not been afforded much protection. If I were you, I would try and do a diving excursion. Those reefs are deeper, farther offshore, and more likely to be in better shape. -Stu
lanman February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 I'm going there next month and would like some advice on snorkeling. It's a reort complex so I'll usually be at the local beach "Bavaro", and maybe a few snorkeling excurions. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Psyched! wow... not sure which beach I was at - it was many years ago. But did some really great scuba diving in DR. bob
NightOwl February 27, 2009 February 27, 2009 Larry Grenier, Which resort are you going to be staying at? I may be able to help you decide on some excursions to take. Like Brian mentioned I go to the DR once or twice a year . Henry
Larry Grenier February 27, 2009 Author February 27, 2009 Larry Grenier, Which resort are you going to be staying at? I may be able to help you decide on some excursions to take. Like Brian mentioned I go to the DR once or twice a year . Henry Henry, We will be taying at the "Occidental Grand Punta Cana".
NightOwl March 1, 2009 March 1, 2009 I have been trying to find my map that I have been making of my trips to the area and I seem to have misplaced it. What I have found is that most of the resorts have areas with markers where the snorkeling is OK. If you go just beyond those areas you can see some really cool fish. My last trip I stayed at the Majestic Elegance and found a nice spot on their sister Resort Majestic Colonial near the snorkel gear rental place. There use to be an excursion called Kon Tiki Raft that had some great snorkeling. One trick you probably know is carry some bread in the water with you and the fish will come to you. I usually spend some time scouting with that technique. I did not get a chance to dive to the last trip due to weather. Try to avoid the excursions offered on the beach...they tend to be cheaper but they also tend to suck. Not sure who you booked your vacation through but I have found that Apple excursions tend to be the best excursions. There are some excursions to Saona islands and Catalinita islands that are pretty cool. I was going to use Dressel Divers for booking my SCUBA excursions and they seemed pretty reasonable in price. So far I have had the best shore snorkeling in Puerto Plata. Hope that helps, Henry
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