La Romana Just a boat ride away from La Romana sits the impressive Saona Island. A protected sanctuary within a national park, the island boasts abundant wildlife and marine life, such as turtles, whales, and sharks and is considered to have some of the best coral formations in the country. Divers should check with the dive operator for the current marine life conditions. Also near La Romana, the large schools of fish at Bayahibe are accustomed to interacting with divers. Bayahibe also has its share of man-made wrecks for divers to explore. Two of these wrecks, Saint George and Embassy, are over 240 feet long each. In addition to the well-known wrecks, Bayhibe has one of the largest marine parks, Parque Nacional de Este. Punta Cana Located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana features the longest coral reef on the island. Due to the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the diving conditions at Punta Cana can be rough and is not a recommended area for beginners. If the ocean is not favorable for diving during a stay, a fresh water dive inland can be arranged and will provide a different type of underwater experience.