Pelicano Water Sports
Pelicano Water Sports
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, parasailing, Pelicano Sport offers you adventures from the blue depth of the ocean to the blue of our tropical sky. Pelicano Sport is one of the market’s leaders on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic in Punta Cana and Bavaro and is recognized as one of the best water sports companies in the Caribbean. Pelicano Sport has its bases in the Ocean Blue & Sands Hotel (5-star) and the VIK Arena Blanca Hotel (4-stars) but also offers first rate service to the clients of the other hotels in the area of Bavaro/Punta Cana. Pelicanosport is a member of the internationally renowned Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), provides highly professional standards and has been cited on many occasions by different magazines such as: ScubaDiving and the German magazine Unterwasser, Tauchen and Taucher for their exceptional diving programs as well as other diverse magazines and exclusive International fotoshoots.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Emrah P
Fort Lauderdale, FL64 contributions
May 2021
Pelicano watersports was one of the most competent and professional dive shops we have dove with. From the time we have met them to saying goodbyes, each person affiliated with this shop shows extreme courtesy and competency. I commend them for creating such a beautiful atmosphere for divers at all skill levels. Again, every person we met there was great. But dive masters/instructors Carlos and Royni were really shining stars. They were close, observing but never interfering and restricting diving activity. They were very flexible but never compromised the safety of our group. Were Punta Cana scuba spots on top on our list? Probably not (maybe except Astron. It was amazing). But, Pelicano crew were outstanding and they did everything they could to make dives more interesting and exciting. I commend their efforts and quality and recommend this dive shop to anyone who wants to explore underwater beauty of Punta Cana.
Written June 1, 2021
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kurztrip22
Europe17 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Great Service and Team from beginning to end. Cannot recommend Pelicano Sport enough. It was my second time booking and diving with them and we will certainly return!
During our vacation preparation, Heike was kind enough to provide all the excursion and dive information upfront. She was very attentive in making us feel well informed and to ensure our requests were met. Pre-payment processing was also swift and easy.
During our visit, Pelicano Sport was imacculate in service. From pickup directly from the hotel to being brought back to the hotel via boat in time for lunch, it was easy and pleasant.
Dave was my dive instructor and also the guide for our snorkeling trip to Catalina. He was highly professional and patient in getting me back up to speed on diving after several years. He was also knowledgeable and considerate towards our questions during the day trip to Catalina. Dave, you were awesome, thank you!
With very reasonable pricing (the dive packages are unbeatable) the attentive staff and a very hands-on dive school owner Javier, you can rest assured to be in best hands for your vacation dive and trip plans booked via Pelicano Sport.
We thank you for the premium service and will surely return!
During our vacation preparation, Heike was kind enough to provide all the excursion and dive information upfront. She was very attentive in making us feel well informed and to ensure our requests were met. Pre-payment processing was also swift and easy.
During our visit, Pelicano Sport was imacculate in service. From pickup directly from the hotel to being brought back to the hotel via boat in time for lunch, it was easy and pleasant.
Dave was my dive instructor and also the guide for our snorkeling trip to Catalina. He was highly professional and patient in getting me back up to speed on diving after several years. He was also knowledgeable and considerate towards our questions during the day trip to Catalina. Dave, you were awesome, thank you!
With very reasonable pricing (the dive packages are unbeatable) the attentive staff and a very hands-on dive school owner Javier, you can rest assured to be in best hands for your vacation dive and trip plans booked via Pelicano Sport.
We thank you for the premium service and will surely return!
Written May 28, 2022
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Katie B
17 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We dived four days in a row with Dave and the Pelicano team. First we had to do our refresher session as it had been nearly three years since our last dive and that was a really useful reminder of the important skills you need to dive in the open water. Then we did two days diving Punta Cana and one day trip to Catalina. The whole dive shop team were friendly, helpful and honest. Dave, our instructor, was down to earth and straightforward about where we were diving, why it was the best location for the sea and weather conditions that day, and how the dives should run. We experienced some good diving and really enjoyed the company of the dive shop staff. These guys are committed to doing right by their divers, being honest and delivering good quality diving. We would recommend. Thanks to Dave, Francisco, Javier and the Pelicano Sport team.
Written February 18, 2022
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Frank B
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg26 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
If you are experienced diver and you want some nice diving this is the place not to go. They are just good to get your money and for the rest it's just ridiculous what they do with you the guide in not motivated to do some nice diving with you it's just go to the water and follow me even when you have the chance to see some nice things what's really rare here the guide don't care he is just looking the time and swimming his round back to the boat 45 minutes maximum. 2 days in a row we went to the same dive spot maximum deep was 4-5m and visibility very poor 50cm but I think that's the business model of the dive centre put the people in the water and do some stupid diving so they had the dives they pay for and we don't need to pay back
Written January 13, 2022
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Shelly V
Staten Island, NY120 contributions
Jun 2022
We booked this placed for a 5 day diving in Punta Cana as it was our first time there and was part of the PADI dive package. The dive operator is complete and they took care of our equipment through the duration of the dive. Javier gave us a refresher course at the pool as we had a few years without diving. He was thorough and pleasant. Unfortunately, our dive master was a bit hands off and on the impatience side. We were paired with two divers (on separate occasions) that were being certified, therefore, most of his time was dedicated to the new divers and we just to tag along. He was very irritated by one of the new divers who happed to take the open water and advanced open water course at the same time, treated him like a child and complaint about him to us, which I found completed unprofessional.
The diving itself was okay, other than the wreck and the dive at La Romana. The dive operator they use for the trip to La Romana was awful. It was a run down catamaran filled with divers and non-divers and all the equipment was strung around the side of the boat where people will go in and out of the water, creating a safety hazard. Maybe it was the time of the year, but the visibility was also not good. I do like to give thanks to Fanfan, who was part of the staff, was very helpful, and always had a smile in his face and our captain Yendri.
The diving itself was okay, other than the wreck and the dive at La Romana. The dive operator they use for the trip to La Romana was awful. It was a run down catamaran filled with divers and non-divers and all the equipment was strung around the side of the boat where people will go in and out of the water, creating a safety hazard. Maybe it was the time of the year, but the visibility was also not good. I do like to give thanks to Fanfan, who was part of the staff, was very helpful, and always had a smile in his face and our captain Yendri.
Written July 16, 2022
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Marcel L
10 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
First time to the Dominican Republic and first time diving for all of us, my wife, 12 year old daughter and myself.
We got into contact with Pelicano when we were still at home in the Netherlands, and after some pleasant mail contact booked the PADI Open Water Diver Course with them.
Did the theoretical part while still at home using e-learning.
Once on site we could not wait to get started with the pool dives to eventually go into the sea.
The boss mr Javier was really helpful and kind, a pleasure to get to know him. A very special thanks goed out to Dave, our dive instructor. His patience and guidance made us feel very safe and secure and not afraid to make mistakes. It is for a large part thank to him that we successfully finished and can call ourself certified open water divers.
The final dive together with Dave we were presented with a gift a seeing a barracuda and a stingray.
Guys, again thanks for your patience and for helping us take the first steps into our new diving life !
We got into contact with Pelicano when we were still at home in the Netherlands, and after some pleasant mail contact booked the PADI Open Water Diver Course with them.
Did the theoretical part while still at home using e-learning.
Once on site we could not wait to get started with the pool dives to eventually go into the sea.
The boss mr Javier was really helpful and kind, a pleasure to get to know him. A very special thanks goed out to Dave, our dive instructor. His patience and guidance made us feel very safe and secure and not afraid to make mistakes. It is for a large part thank to him that we successfully finished and can call ourself certified open water divers.
The final dive together with Dave we were presented with a gift a seeing a barracuda and a stingray.
Guys, again thanks for your patience and for helping us take the first steps into our new diving life !
Written July 29, 2024
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Andy W
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Great weeks diving with Pelicano Watersports. Dave and Javier went all out to ensure that our diving was conducted safely and at a level that was enjoyable by all the family. Fully understanding our experience levels they adjusted our diving package to ensure that all comfort zones where maintained even with a looming Tropical Storm. An honest and trustworthy hardworking dive centre throughout.
Written August 27, 2023
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Bree W
7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Great experience scuba diving! My kids were going on their first dive after getting certified and were a little nervous and inexperienced. Javier took such good care of them and made them feel comfortable and was so patient with them. The whole team at the shop was very efficient and accommodating. My husband called around to several shops and Javier made communication very easy for us using and went out of his way to accommodate us. We definitely made the right choice with Pelicano Sport!
Written June 24, 2022
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Jessica R
Alabama3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Let me start by saying how great Pelicano dive shop is! Javier and Dave were our instructors during Christmas/New Years week as we pursued our Advanced Open Water Certification. Both Javier and Dave were patient, very helpful, and gave my wife and I some great tips on how to improve our diving. We went on 6 dives total and each was amazing in its own way. We highly recommend using Pelicano sports with Javier and Dave for knowledgeable instructors and a friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be back to the DR to dive with Pelicano!
Written January 3, 2023
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Morgan Heijdemann
1 contribution
Jun 2022
I specifically travelled to Punta Cana to learn how to dive, and ended up going to Pelicano Sports. Despite being a bit too ambitious wanting to do both the Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses in a short period of time, they made it work! Javier, Dave and the rest of the staff are absolutely great. They know exactly what they're doing, love doing it, and that shows.
Dave was my instructor for all dives. During the dives I'd sometimes have trouble with specific exercises, and he was always patient and helpful, helping me push past any problems or fears I had. He knows the diving sites like the back of his hand, often pointing out interesting things like caves, certain fish, weird coral formations.
There's a good amount of different diving sites near the diveshop, my two favourites being a cargoship wreck and a site where Dave took us through a couple of underwater passages. A great way to practice diving skills as well as a fun experience to have had.
If it's not offered, ask about a day trip to Catalina. This is a small island that I went to with Dave and a small group on my last day. It's a beautiful place with great diving, which is where I did my deep dive and fish identification dive. It's a bit of a drive but along the way Dave tells you plenty about the surroundings, with some fun and interesting facts. You'll get to meet other groups of divers/snorkelers, get into the water and have a good lunch afterwards.
Overall I had a great time and I cannot recommend them enough.
Dave was my instructor for all dives. During the dives I'd sometimes have trouble with specific exercises, and he was always patient and helpful, helping me push past any problems or fears I had. He knows the diving sites like the back of his hand, often pointing out interesting things like caves, certain fish, weird coral formations.
There's a good amount of different diving sites near the diveshop, my two favourites being a cargoship wreck and a site where Dave took us through a couple of underwater passages. A great way to practice diving skills as well as a fun experience to have had.
If it's not offered, ask about a day trip to Catalina. This is a small island that I went to with Dave and a small group on my last day. It's a beautiful place with great diving, which is where I did my deep dive and fish identification dive. It's a bit of a drive but along the way Dave tells you plenty about the surroundings, with some fun and interesting facts. You'll get to meet other groups of divers/snorkelers, get into the water and have a good lunch afterwards.
Overall I had a great time and I cannot recommend them enough.
Written June 12, 2022
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Can VIK Arena hotel guests use the Hobie catamarans for free?
Written April 29, 2021
Gabriel G
Sao Luis, MA
Hello there I am interested in booking a dive with the pelican, but I have two doubts that I would like you to clarify. The first one is that in addition to diving I want to get a compilation of videos of photos of the local marine life, preferably done on the same day, so I want to know how much it is worth. Already the other doubt is about the ox fish, on the internet I observed that possible, thrashing with these animals, and I would like to know how it is done. If anyone knows, I'll be grateful, send me an email
gabrielguimarao.alves@gmail
Written January 14, 2019
Hi guys coming back again in September what is the price for the trip to the island for one diver and two snorkeling thanks for your time see you in September
Written June 18, 2018
Hi there, I’m a certified advanced open water diver, my partner has not dived and would like to do a discover scuba. We would like the price for two dives on Saona island? We are at the hard rock hotel do you do pick ups. Not paying these extortionate prices. Thank you Chloe
Written June 16, 2018
Please send your question to our email in the web page
Tripadvisor don’t allow us yo put the email here
In the answer
Regards,
Javier
Written June 17, 2018
Im staying at the ocean blue. How much is it to use a catamaran sail? I stood at dreams last year and they let us use one for free
Written March 27, 2018
Free of charge. Only a deposit of 150 usd
Written March 28, 2018
Estoy con mi novia en en punta cana y queremos hacer snorkel y buceo , son recomendable para contratar la excursión. ?
Written September 17, 2016
Taino-Tours
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Hola,
Conozco Pelicano y son muy recomendables! Muy profesionales.
Written September 19, 2016
Hello,
When you go to Catalina or Bayahibe yes. Here in the cost of Bavaro & Punta Cana max depth is between 12 and 16 meters.
Regards,
Javier
Written May 28, 2016
At this moment we have a problem with the membrane of the compressor. But max depth in punta cana bavaro is 15 m
Regards,
Javier
Written October 24, 2015
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