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    Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club

    721 Reviews
    ★★★★★

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    5 Star

    Rooms

    43

    Wellness/Spa

    YES

    Internet

    FREE

    5 star dive center

    Walking distance

    House reef

    YES

    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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    BOOKING

    Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot. If there are any issues, we get back to you within 24 hours

    CONFIRMATION

    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

    • 55% of the total booking amount is due at the time of booking
    • 45% (balance) is due 51 days prior to arrival

    Cancellation fee

    • 5% 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

    Diving gear

    • 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)
    • 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

    Amenities & services

    • Wi-Fi (Free)
    • Air-Conditioning

    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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