The
Dive Center Casa Daniel is located directly at the waterfront
in the center of Bayahibe. Each day our speedboats take divers
out to the most beautiful dive sites of the Dominican Republic
in the national park. For the past 16 years, we have been managed
by Swiss and German dive professionals adhering to the international
standards of PADI. We offer quality service based on the high
level of service, professionalism and friendliness of our international
dive team. Our
Location
Bayahibe
is located at the border of the national park, 20 km southeast
of La Romana. This little fishing town with approximately 1500
residents is still one of the typical, colorful, Carribbean villages
with palm tree lined white sandy beaches.
The
nearby beach resorts like VIVA Beach and Palace, Iberostar Hacienda
Dominicus, Coral Canoa Hilton und Casa del Mar are all-inklusive,
but in Bayahibe itself you will find small, nice hotels and rooms
for rent. From the luxury golf resort Casa de Campo, Bayahibe
is 20 km away (approx. 30 min by car).
Diving
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Number of Dive Boats: 3
» Maximum Number of Divers: 40
» Number of Tanks per Day: 60
» Gear Provided: yes
» Rental Gear Available: yes
» Type of Diving: reef, wall, wreck,night, drift dives
» Total Dive Sites: 20
» Minimum time to divesites/mins: 10
» Maximum time to dive site/mins: 50
Daily
Dive Trips
Some
of the best dive sites of the Dominican Republic are located here
in the southeast. Beginners and experienced divers alike can explore
our 
colorful
reef life. Rich coral reefs mixed with big sponges, gorgonians
and tropical reef fishes, or the wreck of St.George, which is
an old steel cargo freighter, which was sunk in 1998 especially
for the divers. The depth varies from 12 to 25 meters. Every diver
will enjoy the beautiful dive locations in front of our door.
Full
Day Excursions
Saona
Saona has the most beautiful white sandy beaches, surrounded by
pristine turquoise water, with excellent visibilities. On our
way to saona we pass through the mangroves, make a short stop
at the Piscina Natural - a natural swimming pool where you find
beautiful see stars.
The
underwater world is nearly untouched - walls, canyons and caverns.
Because of the strong currents, we take only experienced divers
to these dive sites.
Catalinita
- Shark Point
At Catalinita Island the Atlantic ocean meets the Caribbean Sea.
The currents that are here cause the unusual variety of corals
and the big shoals of fish. Here you can still find untouched
reefs, that only we know and go to, so it guarantees you to see
sharks, rays and big fishes almost every time.
This
virgin nature as well as the canyons and overhangs of the reefs
are the right area for divers and big fish.
Catalina
The island Catalina is uninhabited and is one of the top spots
for snorklers and divers. The first dive will be in turquoise
water on a deep descending wall with typical Caribbean underwater
landscape in one of the most interesting diving areas of the
Caribbean. This is also the best spot we can offer for snorklers
because they will be able to see fish and corals of the most
beautiful colors directly on the roof of the reef. After the
dive we are going to the other side of the island and relax
in the shade of the palm trees with cold drinks on one of the
most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean.
Dive
Classes
Casa
Daniel trains according to the guidelines of PADI.
We
offer courses for all dive levels, from Discover Scuba Diving
(for people who want to make their first dive experience), Open
Water Diver (for beginners), Advanced Open Water Diver (for
those who want to improve their skills), Rescue Diver up to
Dive Master.
Theory
lessons are supported by videos in the class and self-study
with work books. Pool lessons are conducted in confined water
next to our dive base. For the open water training dives we
take the students to the closer coral reefs of 
Bayahibe.
Accommodation
Casa
Daniel Guesthouse has 3 simple rooms in a quiet, familiar atmosphere.
Next
to our house is a little beach where you can swim and snorkel.
In 5 min walking distance you will find good Dominican and Mediterranean
restaurants.
Enjoy
your breakfast on our private terrace.
Additional
Information
Type
Payments Accepted: US$, US$ Traveller cheques, Visa, Mastercard,
American Express
Casa
Daniel Swiss Diving School
calle Juan Brito # 1
Bayahibe, La Romana
Dominican Republic
Tel.: + 809 833 0050
Fax.: + 809 833 0050
E-Mail: info@casa-daniel.com
Web: http://www.casa-daniel.com
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