River Rafting  Magnificent rapids provide an exhilarating and beautiful ride through the canyons and along the rivers of the country. You want to get a real rush try this tour.

Catamaran tours  See our paradise while soaking up the Caribbean sun and our tropical drinks. There is nothing like it!!

Dominican Republic offers many chances to dive, snorkel and discover what is under our crystal clear turquoise blue waters for yourself. 

Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School  Cabarete. offers the ultimate in kiteboarding holidays, kiteboarding lessons, rentals and sales of kiteboarding equipment. Laurel Eastman offers more than just a kiteboarding school is living the kiteboarding dream. LEK has announced their partnership with Best Kiteboarding ! As a Best Kiteboarding School and Test Center, they offer kite courses and testing of the latest and greatest gear on the market. No matter what level kiteboarder you are, there is something fun for you, your friends and family. From learning how to fly kites to pulling off the most advanced tricks, the Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding is THE place to enjoy a healthy kite lifestyle.

They offer on line booking and lots of information about Cabarete.

Check out their web site at http://laureleastman.com/. Make your reservations, then take flight!

Once you have explored the land why not try exploring the sea. There is just as much history and interesting things to see in our blue waters. There are so many different water sports-activities going on in Dominican Republic. Which is only obvious since it is an island. We have such a diverse shore line here in the country that is sure to please every type of human. Some shores are rough and rocky, covered with broken shells or rocks. There are beaches that have pure white sand and calm clear waters and others that have very dark sand and darker waters both having beaches suitable for swimming. There are cliffs and places where the water crashes into the coral shore where no one in their right minds would ever think of entering.There are places for scuba-diving and  snorkeling both for the novice and expert alike. We have reef diving, good visibility, warm waters, wrecks, caverns and a rich marine life.

is available in the town of  Cabarete. This beach has a world wide reputation as one of the best beaches to practice the sport.

Try some surfing in Dominican Republic. Surfing is becoming more and more popular over the entire island. Dominican Republic does have a pretty decent surf happening. The average water temperature of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 Celsius) so you do not need a wetsuit. The air temperature is on average in the high 80 degrees Fahrenheit (20¹s Celsius). The sun usually is shining, even when it rains and is cloudy it never lasts a long time. Another good thing is there are no sharks in the area. But the best thing, as always, is the people you will meet while enjoying the surf and sun. The best in the world! surfing picture(new window)

To find the surf reports this web site has some good information for the North Coast.

Here you will find a better listing of surf beaches in Dominican Republic

Playa Encuentro - Caberete (North Coast)- The home of the Encuentro Classic Surf Competition. It is said that this is one of the better beaches to surf. This beach has an exposed reef break with a good surf that is best from winter into the spring months. It is a relatively safe beach in which to surf.  It can become quite crowded at times because it is known to have some good surfing conditions at high and low tides. For the Surf report for this beach check out surf forcast.com . (It also has other reports if you search around.)

Playa Canal - Caberete/Sosua area (North Cast) - Best for advanced surfers with its wind and ground swells.

Playa Grande -  Rio San Juan - medium level-popular spot for surfers and tourists. Beach picture(new window)

Playa Preciosa - near Playa Grande - very consistent surf, hollow, fast and powerful  - Experienced surfers

Playa Bahoruco - Baharona (South Coast) - intermediate lever surfing (complete information)

Playa El Chinchorro - (South Coast) - A tube lovers surf, intermediate

Playa Guibia - Santo Domingo (in front of Malecon Center)(South Coast) - intermediate level, crowded and a little dirty. More on Playa Guibia...

Coco Pipe - near Puerto Plata (North Coast) - expert level

Destroyer - next to Encuentro near Cabarete (North Coast)- expert level

La Bahia - Located on the North Coast near Sosua Bay.

Playa Caleton - A nice quite, small beach with crystal clear waters. About 45 min, from Caberete(North Coast)

Playa Los Patos - Baharona (South Coast) - beginners level  More on Playa Los Patos...     (picture-new window)

El Broke, Los Muros, Cayenas, El Pecao - Nagua beaches

Technical and Cave Diving Education and Expeditions

Contact: 809-566-7780  http://www.cavediving.com.do/english/index.html

Directions: C. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk #10, Local # 1  Naco, Santo Domingo

Aquadive Diving Centre    Las Terrenas Samana    809-240-6616        

Excalibur Divers        Las Terrenas Samana        809-240-6616

Hippocampo Dive Centre        Sosua        809-571-4437        

Neptuno Dive Center        Juan Dolio/Villas del Mar  809-526-2425

Seaquest Divers        Bavaro - Punta Cana        809-269-5629        

Contact: 809-549-3286

Directions: Calle Max Henrique Urena  Santo Domingo

Gus Dive Center

Contact: 809-566-0818

Directions:  Roberto Pastoriza N. #356, Plaza La Lira II  Santo Domingo

If you are interested in Surfing in the Caribbean then Ali's Surf camp is the right place for you. Located on the North coast of Dominican Republic in the town of Cabarete. This hotel is close to many of the best surfing and water sports beaches of the country. With a 2 minute walk to the beach, restaurant, bar and great prices this hotel is a great place to stay when in the Caberete area.

Contact: 809-571-0733  http://www.alissurfcamp.com/index.html

Good dive sites include Sosúa (near Puerto Plata); Cabrera (freshwater cave diving with an underground lake); Las Terrenas; the Sasmaná peninsula; Punta Rucia (good for coral diving); La Caleta National Underwater Park (accessible by boat from Boca Chica); Catalina and Saona islands (accessible by boat from La Romana); and Barahona (an area currently being developed for ecotourism).  One can rent or borrow snorkeling and diving equipment from their hotels of from many dive operators located at almost every beach area.

So don't just lay around on the beaches, getting fat,  drinking your little umbrella drinks, and abusing your  flesh by burning in the hot Caribbean sun. Go out and be a little active. Return home with some good stories to tell about a little discovery you made. Discover our country and have a little adventure.

Go to our main pastimes page for many adventures that are available while you are visiting the island.

Need surfing supplies or your board repaired in Santo Domingo? Plaza Guibia on the Malecon (front of Playa Guibia)  Contact: 809-623-2049

This site has many beautiful pictures of fish in Dominican Republic

links to all types of sports pages here.

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Get Wet - White Water River Rafting  Adrenaline junky's welcome! Have an exhilarating adventure. Prepare for a pure adrenaline rush as you tackle the rapids of the Yaque del North River in the lush tropical mountains of Dominican Republic.   A Dominican style buffet lunch will be served to end an absolutely superb day!

Check out Viator for information on this wonderful Catamaran trip to the beautiful white sandy beaches, coconut palms, crystal clear turquoise waters of Saona Island.