Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach

Dive Overview

Get up close with the areas natural diversity, and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of diving in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea at the world-famous reefs of Bayahibe. At the different dive sites, you will see magnificent coral formations, colorful marine life and may even encounter dolphins, sting-rays, nurse sharks and marine manatees.

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Accommodation Overview

The 613 guest rooms and bungalows feature tranquil island dcor, plush bedding, and rejuvenating bath products. Modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, a mini refrigerator, and free WiFi in common areas enhance your stay. Rooms have lush garden views, while the coral stone bungalows offer spectacular ocean or garden views to be savored from a private terrace.

Standard Rooms

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the perfect place to relax in following an intense, energy-charged day. These recently-renovated rooms reflect a contemporary design which sets one free of their worries as they enjoy relaxation-full nights. Ideal for couples seeking comfort and convenience.

• Garden view
• Queen-sized bed
• Satellite color TV
• Balcony or terrace
• Safety deposit box
• Hair dryer
• Cribs not available
• Maximum occupancy: 2 persons (including children)
• Air conditioner
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Superior Rooms

These comfortable accommodations will provide you refuge after a day bursting with action. These rooms are ideal for families and groups who need a little more space.

• Garden view
• King-sized bed or two Queen-sized beds
• Satellite color TV Balcony or terrace
• Safety deposit box $
• Hair dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Refrigerator
• Cribs available (upon request)
• Maximum occupancy: 4 persons (including children)
• Air conditioner
• 

Ocean Front Bungalows

Awaken every morning to a breathtaking view, the rustling of the waves and the scent of the fresh ocean mist in these tropical bungalows built from coral stone and palm-thatch roof. You will experience memorable moments, embracing the exotic scenery as you rest. The ultimate relaxation in paradise.

• Ocean view King-sized bed or two Queen-sized beds
• Satellite color TV
• Terrace
• Safety deposit box $
• Hair dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Refrigerator
• Cribs available (upon request)
• Maximum occupancy: 4 persons (including children)
• Air conditioner
• 

Garden-View Bungalows

Have a rest in one of the tropical bungalows built from coral stone and palm-thatch roof; everything necessary for a cherished vacation is within reach. The garden views and the singing of the birds take you to a faraway dreamland as you have a rest in your refuge.

• Garden view
• King-sized bed or two Queen-sized beds
• Satellite color TV
• Terrace
• Safety deposit box $
• Hair dryer
• Iron and ironing table
• Cribs available (upon request)
• Maximum occupancy: 4 persons (including children)
• Air conditioner
• 

Food & Drinks

Dine in any of the six restaurants and delight in diverse international cuisine made with the freshest local ingredients. An extensive menu of specialty cocktails and beverages offer a taste of the tropics, while impeccable service completes the exceptional dining experience. Please note that some restaurants require advance reservations.

Dive Information & Itineraries

Dive Sites

Surrounding the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort, there are numerous interesting dive sites to explore many suitable for total beginners and some more exhilarating dive sites such as the St. George Wreck a 240ft shipwreck inhabited by barracudas

• St. George Wreck - Originally known as M.V. Norbrae, the St. George was built in 1962, in Ardrossan shipyard in Strathclyde, Scotland. This 240 feet long, transatlantic cargo freighter, which transported wheat and barley between Norway and the Americas, was abandoned in Santo Domingo harbor after 20 years of service and was renamed after taking the full brunt of Hurricane George in 1999. On June 12th, 1999 the St.George was sunk offshore of La Romana-Bayahibe to create an artificial reef and an interesting diving location.
• Atlantic Princess Wreck - The Atlantic Princess, which ran around Bayahibe in the past was getting ready to be intentionally sunk and turned into an artificial reef for scuba divers. On August 15, 2008, during Tropical Storm Fay, big waves took it to the beach beside Dreams La Romana Resort.
• The local paper said: The boat was an attraction for tourists staying at hotels in the east, especially in the La Romana, Dominicus and Bayahibe area during the winter holidays.. It has been decontaminated and prepared for the sinking. The Environment and Tourism Ministries, as well as the Navy, will take part in this venture. Officials say the boat will be ready in about 15 days, once 100,000 gallons of contaminated water on board the ship have all been removed.
• Well it took a bit longer, another date was set for December and then one day, May 6, 2009, exactly, the boat disappeared by itself, unfortunately in a shallow location, and many experts say that a surge from any major storm will probably destroy it. But for now, we have a new wreck that can be enjoyed even by new divers.
• Ancla - The Ancla dive site is perfect for beginners, which is why it is the site we use for divers on the PADI Discover Scuba Diving and PADI Scuba Diver courses.
• Ancla is a shallow garden reef located right in front of the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in La Romana Bayahibe and can be reached by boat from the resort beach in less than 5 minutes.
• This dive site boasts a great variety of colorful corals, marine sponges, and tropical marine life - as well as canons and an anchor of a shipwreck dating back to the 1700s.
• Casa Estrella, Acuario & Angulas Paradise - Shallow Caribbean reefs nestled in front of the Parque Nacional del Este national park with coral and marine sponges, as well as typical Caribbean marine life.
• Catalina Garden - A shallow Caribbean reef with very good visibility and a 1m to 3m drop. Here you will see coral and marine sponges, as well as typical Caribbean marine life.
• Catalina Wall - Can Catalina is a marvelous marine canyon and just a short swim away is La Pared or The Wall, where the seabed drops away into the depths of the ocean. The lower part of the wall sequesters green and black coral, as well as huge sea sponges.
• Cocas Reef (Wreck) - Situated around a ship that had been blown up and its wreckage scattered around the bottom. Full of life. Lots of healthy coral reef around it, free swimming barracuda.
• Dominicus Reef - Dominicus reef, as the name suggests, is in front of the resort. An awesome dive site with beautiful corals and marine life to look at. It is part of the same reef that goes from Viva Shallow and continues along the coast all the way to El Peon and Piscina Natural.
• El Faro - An amazing Caribbean reef rests on this shallow garden and has a variety of corals and sea sponges, here typical Caribbean marine life flourishes.
• Park II - This sand-filled space between small coral walls is home to a large collection of colorful fish and canons from a shipwreck dating back to the 1700s and at a depth of just 12m 14m, it is ideal for beginners as well as for taking beautiful underwater photos.
• Parquera & Canal Saona - This deep Caribbean reef holds many of the areas hard and soft corals and sea fans.
• Tortuga - A shallow garden surrounds this beautiful Caribbean reef containing a great variety of corals and sea sponges in a variety of vibrant colors, populated by typical Caribbean marine life.
• Coral Garden - Dive site with an artificial reef that is under the care of Reef Oasis Dive Club. Sandy bottom with natural reef and artificial structure with corals.

Dive Center Information

Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Dive Center Overview

Together with a combined experience of over 20 years in the Diving field, Reef Oasis Viva Dominican is ready to offer you only A-Class - top notch Quality Scuba Diving and teach beginners all the wide range of the available PADI Courses in the wonderful waters of the Dominican Republics Caribbean waters.

Dive Center Features

• Daily diving trips
• Free scuba diving try every day in the pools
• All PADI courses
• Supplied by Mares and Scubapro equipment, Coltri and Bauer Compressors and Shop
• All divers students are insured and maximum standards of safety are applied to any activities

Practical Information

• Electricity: 110V
• Time zone: UTC-4
• Languages: Italian, French, Spanish, English & German
• Accept Credit Cards?: Yes (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)