Las Galeras

Diving

The shipwrecks and coral reefs a few minutes by boat off Las Galeras make for decent diving, though there aren't too many fish here. Las Galeras Divers has a little office in town as well as a stand at the beach at the town's only all-inclusive, which is still known locally as Casa Marina, even though the name has changed to Grand Paradise Samaná. The company's PADI-certified instructors are eager to take you out.

Las Galeras Divers. This is a professional, safety-conscious operation. Owner Serge is a PADI and Nitrox instructor, and every level of PADI course is offered. Las Galeras Divers offers diving lessons and trips in English; diving equipment rentals start at $40, snorkeling equipment at $15 per day. Playa Casa Marina and Calle Principal, Las Galeras. 809/538-0220. www.las-galeras-divers.com.

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