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Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club

698 Reviews
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5 Star
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5 star dive center
Walking distance
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Resort Highlights

  • Upscale boutique hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
  • White sand beach exclusively reserved for Tortuga Bay guests
  • 15 exclusive beach villas, designed by Oscar de la Renta
  • Outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center
  • Sauna, spa and wellness center
  • 24 hour front desk and concierge service
  • Use of bicycles, kayaks and golf cart

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If all is good, we send you an E-mail confirming that your booking is final

24H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 24 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment terms

  • 50% of the total booking amount is due at the time of booking
  • 50% (balance) is due 51 days prior to arrival

Cancellation fee

  • 0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 28 days prior to arrival
  • 100% will be charged if you cancel less than 28 days prior to arrival

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Resort Description

Tortuga Bay is an upscale boutique hotel located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The property is part of the Punta Cana Resort & Club complex and consists of fifteen beachfront villas; all designed in a minimalist style by the famous designer Oscar de la Renta.

Each is equipped with a home theater, air conditioning, minibar, plasma TV, CD and DVD player, WiFi and a terrace overlooking the sea or the golf course. Some have a jacuzzi.

Tortuga Bay offers total privacy and exclusivity. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a restaurant, beautiful beach, golf club and recreational and sports activities.

Explore diving around the Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club

Best dive sites in Punta Cana

There are 24 well-known sites near Punta Cana that range from 26-80 feet (8-20 meters) in depth. Here you are guaranteed of seeing a multitude of tropical fish species as well as some of the larger game fish drifting by. If you are qualified, there are the wrecks of Astron and Monica. These wrecks house well-established ecosystems of coral and sea life and divers regularly report seeing masses of squirrelfish, particularly on the Monica. The weathered stern of the Astron is even impressive from the surface as the bow is visible on the boat ride to the dive site. The stern of the wreck extends 300 feet (120 meters) long and is rests at a depth of 48 feet (14 meters). If you are in search of nurse sharks and stingrays, then your best bet is La Cueva. La Cueva is particularly popular due to its cavernous features and at depths of between 26 to 43 feet (8 to 13 meters) even the beginner diver can enjoy it. Divers interested in underwater photography should check out the Punta Cana Underwater Museum and if night diving is on the itinerary, be sure to book a dive at El Deseo.

Snorkeling in Punta Cana

Snorkeling in Punta Cana is a popular activity. While many of the resorts will have house reefs, the best snorkeling is further from shore and accessible by boat. You can even try snuba on many of these excursions. In addition, topside spotters may wish to seek out the Punta Cana Underwater Museum where they can see traditional sculptures submerged on the seafloor.

What to see

Game fish and larger species like small sharks and rays are a common sight on the reefs and wrecks of Punta Cana. Nurse sharks are the most seen inhabitants in this region of the Dominican Republic and are more than likely hiding away in the caverns and wrecks. You’ll only see them if you can get past the multitude of squirrelfish.

At night, the lobsters, morays, and octopus actively hunting for the dinner, so schedule at least one night dive. But if this is not an itch you need to scratch, turtles, eagle rays and all forms of tropical fish are in abundance on the shallow coral reefs. Lucky divers might even hear the song of the humpback whale while under the water.

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Blue Vision Adventures has 20+ years experience in the local area
  • Range of courses available, from basic to instructor development
  • Explore protected waters absolutely teeming with marine life
  • Say hello to Francoise - resident barracuda - on your dives
  • Excellent drift diving, with the chance to see resting nurse sharks
  • Good access to wrecks, including a WWII coast guard cutter

Description

Blue Vision Adventures has 20 years experience with diving and watersports on the north, south and east coasts of the Dominican Republic.

The team of PADI instructors - led by PADI Instructor Trainer Mark Goldsmith - is dedicated to providing a safe, fun diving experience as well as marine preservation. Blue Vision Adventures works closely with the PUNTACANA Ecological Foundation to give divers the opportunity to enjoy hands-on marine conservation activities and to pass on the knowledge they learn to others.

In terms of local conservation, the Partnership for Ecologically Sustainable Coastal Areas (PESCA) implements evidence-based preventative measures to protect the coastline, mangroves, coral reefs and marine life, and devises management strategies for the long-term sustainability of the coastal zone. It also organizes coral monitoring workshops in coordination with Reef Check and the local Fishermen’s Association.

DIVING SERVICES

PADI Courses Available

  • Project Aware Specialties
  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba
  • Scuba Refresher
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver Certification
  • Divemaster
  • Divemaster Internship
  • Instructor/Idc Course
  • Nitrox Certification
  • Underwater Photography
  • Deep Diver Certification
  • Night Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Drift Diving
  • Boat Diver
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Other Specialties

Adaptors & tanks

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • Filling Station

Diving Facilities

  • Shop
  • Beach Front Location
  • House Reef
  • Warm-Water Showers
  • Fish Id And Diving Books

For your safety

  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • First Aid Kits
  • Vhf Radio

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Other

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Idc Resort

Distinction

  • Padi 5 Star Cdc/Idc

Dive boat facilities

  • Dry Area
  • Ladder
  • Drinking Water
  • Shaded Space

Resort Amenities

Activities

  • Sunset Cruises
  • Live Music
  • Cooking Classes
  • Island Hopping
  • Cultural Excursions
  • Sandbank
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Food & drink

  • Private Dining
  • Beer And Wine
  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Gluten Free Food

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Spa Facility
  • Sauna
  • Massage Services
  • Yoga

Facilities

  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Restaurant
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Facilities For Disabled Guests
  • Heating

Great for families

  • Kids Pool
  • Board Games
  • Kids Club
  • Babysitting/Child Services

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Eur)
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Conservation/Environment

  • Marine Conservation Program

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling
  • Stand-Up Paddling
  • Kite Surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Ping Pong
  • Golf (Close By)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Cycling
  • Beach Volleyball

How to get there

Arrival

  • The closest airport is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
  • The hotel offers roundtrip private transportation between Punta Cana International Airport and the Tortuga Bay Hotel, as well as a personalized greeting upon arrival and VIP assistance at Punta Cana Airport only (advance notice required). 
  • As soon as the plane lands, the representatives will be outside the plane with a sign with your name on it and will escort you thrugh customs to speed the process and direct you to the driver who will be waiting outside to bring you to Tortuga Bay, where one of the Villa Managers will greet you and complete your private check in process.
  • Check in time is at 3pm.

Departure

  • Check out timeis 12pm noon. 
  • The resort will arrange your private transfer back to the airport (advance notice required). 
  • Guests can enjoy access to the VIP lounge at Punta Cana International Airport on the day of departure.

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