Local diving sites of Bayahibe
Viva Shallow (Captain Kidd Site)
One of the most popular dive sites in Bayahibe, ideal for all levels. This shallow reef features old cannons and a large anchor associated with the legend of Captain Kidd, making it a unique dive that combines history and marine life. During the dive, you can observe moray eels, rays, trumpetfish, angelfish, lobsters, and large schools of tropical fish. Depth: 6 to 10 meters (20-32 feet).
El Peñón
Considered one of the best dive sites in Bayahibe, this reef offers impressive coral formations, small walls, and extraordinary marine biodiversity. It is common to see sea turtles, eagle rays, barracudas, moray eels, and large schools of tropical fish. Maximum depth: 14 meters (46 feet).
El Peñón Profundo
A spectacular dive for advanced divers. This site features coral walls and deeper areas where you can find large groupers, barracudas, eagle rays, and occasionally reef sharks. Maximum depth: 28 meters (92 feet).
🚢 Wrecks (Sunken Ships)
Atlantic Princess Wreck
This small shipwreck is perfect for all experience levels. It is currently completely colonized by corals and is home to a wide variety of tropical fish, seahorses, frogfish, and other marine species. Maximum depth: 12 meters (40 feet).
St. George Wreck
Considered one of the most spectacular shipwrecks in the Caribbean. This 73-meter cargo ship was intentionally sunk in 1999 and is currently covered in corals and surrounded by large schools of fish, barracudas, groupers, and rays. Recommended for advanced divers. Depth: 15 to 44 meters (50-144 feet).
Coco Wreck
An artificial shipwreck transformed into a marine reef, home to numerous tropical species and excellent for underwater photography. Maximum depth: 18 meters (60 feet).
