Private Dive Services

Private Dive Services operates as a specialised, personalised diving operation based in the Punta Cana and Bavaro region of the Dominican Republic. Led by Jonathan García, the centre is built on more than 25 years of experience navigating the specific currents and underwater topographies of these Caribbean waters.

Rather than standard group itineraries, the focus here is on exclusivity and flexibility. Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or you are an experienced diver seeking a private wreck exploration, the service is tailored to your specific schedule and skill level.

The team is headed by Jonathan García, bringing a quarter-century of local knowledge to every excursion. This depth of experience is central to the service, providing divers with a reliable understanding of the seasonal shifts and site-specific conditions in the area.

Instruction and guiding are conducted in both English and Spanish, making the centre accessible to a wide range of international divers. The service is designed to be highly flexible, allowing for personalised itineraries that move at your own pace.

The centre is equipped to take you from the very beginning of your underwater journey through to more advanced levels. They offer the Open Water Diver course for those looking to start their certification.

Beyond initial training, the service caters to those looking to expand their skills through wreck exploration and night diving, providing the expertise needed to navigate these more specialised environments safely.

For those travelling without their own kit, the centre provides a full range of high-quality rental equipment. This includes wetsuits, masks, fins, regulators, and cylinders, all maintained to a high standard.

All excursions are designed for convenience, with hotel pick-up and transport included as part of the service. For full-day trips, a buffet lunch is provided on board, allowing you to focus entirely on the diving.

The reefs around Catalina and Bayahibe are home to a variety of larger marine species. You can regularly encounter sharks, rays, and sea turtles cruising the deeper sections of the reef.

For those interested in smaller, more intricate life, the area is excellent for spotting seahorses, cleaner shrimp, and spider crabs. These creatures are often found tucked into the reef structure, rewarding observant divers.

The seabed and reef flats are also populated by various crustaceans, providing a constant source of interest for macro enthusiasts.

The diving environment in this region is characterised by its tropical setting, with excursions covering various habitats from reef flats to deep walls. Divers should be prepared for the typical Caribbean conditions encountered when travelling to Isla Catalina or Saona.