Dive Dominicana - PADI & IANTD Technical Diving center

Located in Bavaro, Dive Dominicana has established itself as a specialist destination for divers looking to move beyond recreational limits. With over 20 years of experience in the Dominican Republic, the centre focuses heavily on the technical aspects of cave and wreck diving.

Whether you are looking to navigate complex limestone labyrinths or explore the largest wrecks in the country, the centre provides the expertise required for these environments. The focus here is on precision and safety, catering to those who want to push their boundaries in a controlled, professional manner.

The centre is led by Oleg Shevchuk, an instructor with extensive credentials including PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and IANTD Technical Cave Instructor Trainer. His two decades of experience in the region bring a deep level of local knowledge to every excursion.

The instruction is delivered in English, ensuring clear communication for technical procedures and safety briefings. The centre is geared towards serious divers, offering a pathway from basic certifications through to advanced technical training.

The course catalogue covers the full spectrum of diving, from the initial Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications to the Rescue Diver and Divemaster levels.

For those moving into technical territory, the centre offers Deep and Wreck specialties, as well as advanced training for cave exploration. The curriculum is designed to build a solid foundation before progressing into more complex environments.

The centre provides a full range of rental kit for those not travelling with their own equipment. You can hire BCDs, regulators equipped with manometers and octopuses, fins, masks, wetsuits, and cylinders.

For night or cave exploration, underwater torches are available for hire. Nitrox is available for your use, and dive computers can be provided upon request.

The cave systems in this region are notable for their paleontological significance. You may encounter fossils of ancient crocodiles within the geological formations of Cueva de Macho and Oleg's Bat Cave.

In these same cave environments, you can observe diverse biological remains and unique formations like stalactites and stalagmites. These sites offer a glimpse into the prehistoric biodiversity that once inhabited the Dominican Republic.