What watersports can I do in Punta Cana
What watersports can I do in Punta Cana Discover the best water sports in Punta Cana. kayaking, snorkelling, diving, parasailing, wakeboard and kitesurfing in the open waters of the Caribbean.
Punta Cana is a perfect destination for lovers of water sports . If you are looking for an environment in which to enjoy the water, the beach, the sun and different types of activities at sea, you have chosen the perfect place to spend your holidays or go on an excursion.
Apart from discos, fun and fantastic resorts, Punta Cana is the perfect place to come to play sports, take care of yourself and have exciting adrenaline-filled experiences.
In this post we want you to know what are the best water sports in Punta Cana that you can do.
The best watersports in Punta Cana
Punta Cana, in the east of the Dominican Republic, is one of the ideal tourist destinations to enjoy water sports. You will not find it hard to find classes near your hotel, or at The White Sand Beach or Bavaro Beach.
If you plan to travel soon to the island of Hispaniola, take note of the main water sports that you can do in Punta Cana.
Kayaking
In Punta Cana you can go sea kayaking for fun or competitively. There are many kayak and canoe tours that will give you the opportunity to explore the coast and enjoy the good weather, the sea breeze and do some rowing.
You can easily rent kayaks for 1 or 2 people and go to enjoy the waters of the Caribbean in one of the means of transport that will allow you to experience the sea at your own pace.
Parasailing
Parasailing is a sporting activity for the most daring. First you board a speedboat to sail the waters of the Caribbean and then you put on the parasailing gear with the instructor’s help. As the boat picks up speed, the paraglider will open and you can lift your feet to the sky.
Enjoying the views of the beaches of Punta Cana and its incredible coconut trees from a bird's eye view is a real thrill that you can’t miss.
Diving
Another of the ideal sports in Punta Cana is diving or scuba diving. The dive sites are perfectly accessible by a short boat ride.
There are different diving schools where you can learn or go on excursions with divers, whether you are an experienced diver or a beginner.
The coolest thing about diving in Punta Cana is the possibility of visiting the shipwreck of Monica or the Astron, a Russian cargo ship wrecked off the coast of the Dominican Republic. The ideal time to visit is from May to October. There you can also enjoy the coral beds, dive in caves and passageways or discover the famous nurse sharks and humpback whales, which sometimes approach the coast.
Snorkel
El snorkel es un deporte fácil y divertido. Simplemente consiste en flotar en la superficie boca abajo, utilizando un tubo para respirar y unas gafas para ver lo que hay debajo del mar. Existen también tours de snorkel en entornos cerrados, que te permitirán ver y nadar junto a peces espectaculares, como tiburones y rayas, en un entorno seguro.
You can find several places to snorkel, mainly on Saona Island, where you can see a beautiful coral reef. The normal thing is to look for a tour, where you can enjoy a good meal.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is another of the favourite water sports in Punta Cana. There are many schools where you can rent the gear. It is an extreme sport in which you will enjoy the adrenaline rush to the fullest, while you slide through the crystal-clear waters of Punta Cana and feel how the wind propels your body on the waves or do pirouettes in the air.
Enjoy wakeboarding and water zip lines in an aquatic park tailored to your needs
You don’t have to be a specialist to do water sports. You can enjoy the water or learn wakeboarding with an instructor in a safe and familiar environment.
Wakeboarding is similar to water-skiing: you place your feet on a board and are pulled with a cable by a motorboat.
Caribbean Lake Park is the most fun and safe way for the whole family to enjoy this sport, even if you've never done it before! You can hire all the necessary equipment (helmet, board ...) and the help of an instructor so that you know all the tricks and you can enjoy yourself to the fullest, safely.
Getting started in wakeboarding at a family water park is the most fun and safe way to enjoy water sports in Punta Cana. Have a unique experience in our wakeboard park, where you can find water zip lines, a flyboard, floating circuit, swimming pool, lounge and restaurant.
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