Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $2,400. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr.
5,000+ humpback whales mate and calve at Silver Bank; 100ft+ viz
Boat diving out of Bayahibe reaches St. George wreck, Catalina Wall, Saona reefs, and Airport Wall; expect turtles, nurse sharks, seahorses, and winter humpback whales in 15–30m visibility and 79–84°F water; suits beginners to advanced.
Also known for: Mamajuana — rum steeped with herbs, bark, and honey; the DR's signature local spirit
Zona Colonial Walking Tour — Stroll the oldest European city in the Americas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
27 Waterfalls of Damajagua — Hike and slide through a canyon of limestone waterfalls near Puerto Plata.
Whale Watching in Samaná Bay — Watch humpback whales breed and breach from January through March each year.
Surf Lessons at Cabarete Beach — Cabarete is a world-renowned surf and kiteboarding hub on the north coast.
Mercado Modelo Food Tour — Explore Santo Domingo's bustling market and try traditional street foods.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Dominican Republic fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.