Bayahibe Diving Trip from Punta Cana | St. George Wreck
Located on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, the charming village of Bayahibe has become one of the country’s top spots for scuba diving. With calm seas, warm waters, and easy access to dozens of reef and wreck dive sites, it’s an ideal destination for divers of all levels. Most dive sites are just minutes offshore, and the nearby protected waters of Saona Island offer gentle conditions with little to no current year-round.
St. George Wreck – A Dive into History
Just a half-mile off the coast of Dominicus lies the impressive St. George shipwreck, a 73-meter (240-foot) cargo ship originally built in 1962 in Scotland. Once used to transport wheat and barley between Europe and the Caribbean, the ship was intentionally sunk in 1999 to create an artificial reef. Today, it rests at a depth of 40 meters (131 feet) and has become a thriving marine habitat. You’ll find barracudas, groupers, moray eels, and king mackerels cruising through its shadowy corridors and steel structure. This site is best suited for advanced divers due to its depth and complexity.
Trip Overview
Price: $180 per person
(2 tank dive)
Price: $100 per person
(companion)
Duration: 7:30 - 16:00
Lunch optional
Drinks : Alcoholic optional
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Only a: $100 deposit
A Year-Round Dive Paradise
Bayahibe diving conditions are among the best in the Caribbean, with excellent visibility, warm temperatures, and minimal currents throughout the year. The diversity of dive sites includes colorful coral gardens, deep walls, and multiple shipwrecks, making it an unforgettable destination for underwater exploration. Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy reef dive or an experienced diver seeking something more technical like the St. George wreck, Bayahibe offers something for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide full transport from your hotel in Punta Cana. The trip includes a 1.5-hour bus transfer from Punta Cana to the village of Bayahibe on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Hotel pickup begins at approximately 7:30 AM.
Advanced Open Water certification is required to dive the St. George wreck, which rests at 40 meters depth. This is one of the deepest dive sites we offer and is reserved for advanced certified divers. If you are not yet Advanced Open Water certified, we offer the PADI Advanced Open Water course in Punta Cana starting at $400.
The $180 per person price includes two guided tank dives, all diving equipment, and hotel transport from Punta Cana and Bávaro. Lunch and drinks are not included.
The St. George is a 73-meter cargo ship originally built in Scotland in 1962. It was used to transport wheat and barley between Europe and the Caribbean before being intentionally sunk in 1999 to create an artificial reef. It now rests at 40 meters depth half a mile off the coast of Dominicus in Bayahibe and is home to barracudas, groupers, moray eels, and king mackerels. It is widely considered one of the best wreck dives in the Caribbean.
Bayahibe has dozens of dive sites including the Atlantic Princess — a small cruise ship sunk as an artificial reef at 12 meters — as well as colorful coral gardens, deep walls, and reef sites with excellent visibility. Dive sites are selected on the day based on conditions and the certification levels of the group.
Yes. Non-diving companions are welcome on the Bayahibe trip for $100 per person, which covers the boat ride to and from the dive sites.
Hotel pickup begins at approximately 7:30 AM from Punta Cana and Bávaro. The trip returns to Punta Cana at approximately 16:00. The day includes bus transfer, two dives, and the return journey.
A $100 deposit per booking is required to reserve your spot on the Bayahibe diving trip. The remaining balance is paid on the day of the trip.
