Shark Dive at Shark Point, No Cage
Two tanks over two and a half hours on a natural reef, in open water without a cage. Advanced Open Water, or Open Water with at least 20 logged dives. $190 per person.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 2h 30min · $190 per person for the two-tank shark dive · en · es · fr
What is this tour like?
Two tanks over two and a half hours on a natural reef, in open water without a cage. Advanced Open Water, or Open Water with at least 20 logged dives. $190 per person.
The absence of a cage is the whole shape of this dive, and it is why the experience requirement is not a formality. The centre says the sharks at this site are used to divers, and the dive asks for calm buoyancy and the ability to stay where the guide puts you. Open Water divers with at least 20 logged dives are accepted case by case.
On depth the operator's own page is not consistent: one passage says 30 m / 100 ft, another approximately 26 metres / 80 feet, and a third up to 25 metres. Ask the centre to state the planned maximum before you book.
Equipment comes from the centre in full. Bring your certification card, your logbook and cash for the balance; a $50 deposit holds the place.
What are the highlights?
- No cage: the dive is in open water on a natural reef
- Two tanks over about two and a half hours
- A real experience bar: Advanced, or Open Water with 20 dives logged
- All equipment comes from the centre
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- Check-in and certification check
Advanced Open Water, or Open Water with at least 20 logged dives.
- Briefing for an open-water shark dive
Position, buoyancy and what to do if the group separates.
- First tank at Shark Point
The natural reef, with no cage.
- Surface interval
A break on the boat while the tanks are changed.
- Second tank
The second dive, then back to the centre.
What's included in the price?
- Two tanks with a guide
- Full equipment from the centre
- Boat and crew; hotel transport from Punta Cana and Bávaro
What's not included?
- Tips
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Hotel pick-up from Punta Cana and Bávaro; the dive centre is on the Carretera Cabeza de Toro.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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