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Isla Saona

By |2007-03-26T12:39:52-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Parguera Reef A spectacular coral reef within the national park boundaries.  The white sand border extends to a few isolated coral patches holding spectacular marine life. Boat transfer:   30 minutes Max. Depth:    70 feet Bottom:   Sand and coral Invertebrates: Elephant ear sponges, tube sponges, barrel sponges and sea fans Fish:  Blackbar soldier fish, porcupine fish and trumpet [...]

Hickory Wreck

By |2007-03-26T12:31:35-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Parque Nacional Submarino La Caleta A former treasure salvage ship intact when it was sunk in 1986, a storm split it in half years later.  Clusters of sponges sprout from the ship’s structure, while massive amounts of fish have made themselves at home in the hull.   Many dive operators combine this dive with the El Limon [...]

El Limon

By |2007-03-26T12:26:02-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Parque Nacional Submarino La Caleta A steel tugboat sunk near the Hickory Wreck and surrounded on three sides by massive coral reefs. Dimensions:  69 feet Boat transfer:   5 minutes Max. Depth:    130 feet Bottom:   Sand Invertebrates: Variety of sponges Fish:  Glassy sweepers, sergeant majors and blackbar soldierfish          

Catalina Island

By |2007-03-26T12:20:04-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

The Wall A steep coral slope dropping from 15 feet to 130 feet: the Wall is covered with a variety of sponges and coral.   The shallow reef at the beginning of dive loaded with colorful fish. Boat transfer:  30 minutes Max. Depth:    130 feet Bottom:   Mostly sand Invertebrates: Elephant ear sponges, tube sponges, finger sponges and vase [...]

Aquarium

By |2007-03-26T12:11:29-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Classic Caribbean Reef Dive The name says it all for this vibrant coral reef with coral and large schools of colorful fish. Boat transfer:  20 minutes Max. Depth:    25 feet Bottom:   Sand Invertebrates: Pillar coral, large brain coral, gorgonians Fish:  Large swarms of yellow grunt, stingray, French angelfish, blackbar soldierfish and lobster  

Wreck Monica

By |2007-03-26T12:08:11-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Extraordinary combination of wreck and cave diving Although much of the vessel is destroyed its surface is marvelously alive with underwater plants.  There are many small caves and canyons to discover here as well as a beautiful cave under the wreck. Dimensions:  131 feet long Boat transfer: 25 minutes Max. Depth:   40 feet Bottom:  Sand, rock and reef Invertebrates: [...]

Wreck Astron

By |2007-03-26T12:04:48-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Exciting exploration of a sunken freighter in shallow water The bulk material fighter is centrically broken through: the bow is preserved and rises up out of the water, while the stern is on its side and the aft harbors fascinating marine life. Dimensions:  Length 328 feet, width 53 feet, height of 63 feet Boat transfer:  10 minutes [...]

Rondana and Coral Garden

By |2007-03-26T11:57:18-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Reef dive Easy diving along a reef with a lot of gaps and huge diversity of species of coral and fish Boat transfer:  5 minutes Max. Depth:   40 feet Bottom:  Reef, rock, and sand Invertebrates:  Gorgonians, lettuce coral, sea fan, sponges, sea anemones, sea-rods, sea urchins Fish:  Schools of doctor fish and grunts, angel fish, puffer and [...]

Park Reef

By |2007-03-26T11:52:39-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Ideal for beginners Enjoy a pleasant and easy diving spot with crystal clear waters, good visibility, and the opportunity to watch lobster and squid.  Boat transfer:  15 minutes Max. Depth:   43 feet Bottom:   Predominantly rocky with sea-grass vegetation Invertebrates: Large gorgonians, crinoids, sea rods, finger coral Fish:  Balloon fish, squid, cow fish, barracuda, trigger fish and doctor [...]

Paradisus and Little Canyon

By |2007-03-26T11:50:24-04:00March 26th, 2007|Categories: Dive|

Reef diving Observe one of the most beautiful places for underwater naturalists: an extended reef with small ravines, many fish types and a chance to watch Stingrays and Eagle rays. Boat transfer:  15 minutes Max. Depth:  46 feet Bottom:   Reef and sand Invertebrates:  Many different and partly very large corals, pillar coral, finger coral, sea squirts and [...]

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