Blue Vision Adventures
Blue Vision Adventures
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Welcome to Blue Vision Adventures. Blue Vision Adventures is a PADI 5 Star IDC Center and Watersports facility, located at Playa Blanca Beach next to the Playa Blanca restaurant, a 5 minute walk down the beach from the Beautiful Westin Punta Cana Resort in the Punta Cana Resort and Club. We guarantee you will enjoy our small groups, personalized service and professional staff as we cater to all your watersports needs. Our Services include: -Guided Snorkel Tours -Guided Scuba Diving tours -Introductory Scuba Dives -Diving for children 8 years old and up -All PADI Scuba Diving Certification training Courses, including: Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, Dive Master, Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor -Variety of Private Cruises (morning, afternoon and sunset) -Tubing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding and Banana Boat Rides. -Private Deep Sea and In Shore Fishing Charters Blue Vision Adventures offers PADI E-Learning for most courses. Complete the classroom portion of any course at your own pace before your vacation starts. PADI E-Learning programs significantly cuts down the classroom time and gets you in the water sooner.
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Michael L
4 contributions
Jan 2021
Mark arranged our diving adventure in the Dominican Republic. 5 days of great diving in and around Bayahibe DR. Mark scheduled the trip around an easy day to start, a deep dive day, a visit o a local island and when the weather changed the options to dive closer to our hotel he quick changed plans and got those last two days moved for us. Our diving included transportation and a professional dive guide.
Almonte transportation go us the dive boat and our dive guide, Javier was a skilled diver and great ambassador for the country. Because of the driving distance we were abl to see parts of the country we might never have seen. great job by all
Almonte transportation go us the dive boat and our dive guide, Javier was a skilled diver and great ambassador for the country. Because of the driving distance we were abl to see parts of the country we might never have seen. great job by all
Written February 5, 2021
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Douglas Smith
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Absolutely full service from first phone call (they called me on referral from Eden Roc resort) to returning left items after return. Punctual, comfortable transit, 1st class equipment, refresher training, great dive sites and fun clientele for company on the nicest watersports beach I've seen in the Dominican Republic. The sites were full of carribean flora and fauna - great experience! Also great value: I've dived with far more expensive operations for a much less enjoyable experience.
Written July 7, 2022
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Heather L
7 contributions
Jan 2022
We had the most amazing time with Blue Vision Adventures. Mark was so communicative and responsive which is always helpful especially when traveling internationally. We knew from our first conversation that we were in good hands. They had a taxi come to pick us up at our hotel and our awesome guide (Karla) gave us a briefing on all of the safety precautions and skills we would be learning that day. Once we got on the boat, it was a seamless experience. Karla was SO hands on and helpful when answering all of our questions. She took the training slow to ensure we were safe and we had the most amazing time. We saw some awesome marine life and had an unforgettable time! I would recommend Blue Vision Adventures to anyone!
Written January 8, 2022
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Claudiu
Cluj-Napoca, Romania2 contributions
Jun 2022
The diving and trips experience was excellent.
We have 2 teens that got their junior open water certificates with BVA's help.
Mark was very kind to organize everything, while Javier and Ylenia are 2 great instructors. The children loved them and the experience was new and wonderful for them. Each child had it's own instructor.
I recommend them. They are willing to help and will answer all your questions.
Also, highly professional.
We have 2 teens that got their junior open water certificates with BVA's help.
Mark was very kind to organize everything, while Javier and Ylenia are 2 great instructors. The children loved them and the experience was new and wonderful for them. Each child had it's own instructor.
I recommend them. They are willing to help and will answer all your questions.
Also, highly professional.
Written June 26, 2022
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Kevin G
Tennessee21 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Mark and company were great hosts. Did two dives on two different days - one was good (aquarium) but the 2nd was much better (coliseum). Umberto was a friendly, laid-back divemaster. Small boats (only 6 divers or less) with good gear. Shop is 20 yards from the water - they carry your tank and bc out to the boat. They also offer some wreck dives and some deeper dives. Ask about restoring the reef - if you take a class at the Foundation you can join them in attaching elkhorn coral to different areas on the reef. Visibility was 45 feet or so. Saw flounder, small rays, one barracuda, moray eel, turtles,and tons of fish. Located next to Westin on one side and Club Med on the other.
Written August 2, 2017
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_nsilistria
Saint Louis, MO1 contribution
May 2016 • Couples
I came into contact with Blue Vision Adventures through a friend we met at our hotel. First spoke with Tony(dive instructor), exceptionally professional, selfless, accommodating and knowledgeable. The shop is full of character, with individuals from Britain, the US, Serbia, and locals, you really couldn't find a better combo. I would like to give special thanks to Micky, Tony and Daniela for going above and beyond the standard to accommodate us and ensure we had the best experience possible. If you are looking to get Open Water certified, look no further!
Written June 3, 2016
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Jessica
Charlotte, NC45 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
My partner and I just returned and got our PADI Scuba Diver certification from Blue Vision Adventures. Before the trip, Mark, the owner, was incredibly communicative via email and answered every question, big or small. We ended up saving time and money by his suggestion and completed much of the cirriculum via e-learning before arrival.
When we got there, we were greeted with a smile by Laura at the shop, just a short walk from the Westin where we stayed. Everything was seamless, from the pool time and skills training to the open water dives. A small bump in the road with the weather didn't phase these guys one bit- they handled it swiftly and were able to relocate our open water dives to an alternate site on the island with calmer waters and the help of a sister dive shop in Bayahibe. Jerome, our dive instructor, was patient, funny, and kept me calm through dreaded mask leak troubles at 30 feet under. He even held the hand of a fellow first time diver who was having difficulty with seasickness and nerves during the trip. Tony, our divemaster, was also funny and knowledgeable- pointing out lots of great fish species during the dive and had tons of local info to share on and off the water. Even what could have been a boring van ride was a blast with this group.
All and all, I have nothing but positive things to say about this outfit! Only wish we could have stayed longer to have spent some more time together and enjoyed a few more dives now that we've finally gotten our certification after all these years! Thanks so much, Blue Vision! : )
When we got there, we were greeted with a smile by Laura at the shop, just a short walk from the Westin where we stayed. Everything was seamless, from the pool time and skills training to the open water dives. A small bump in the road with the weather didn't phase these guys one bit- they handled it swiftly and were able to relocate our open water dives to an alternate site on the island with calmer waters and the help of a sister dive shop in Bayahibe. Jerome, our dive instructor, was patient, funny, and kept me calm through dreaded mask leak troubles at 30 feet under. He even held the hand of a fellow first time diver who was having difficulty with seasickness and nerves during the trip. Tony, our divemaster, was also funny and knowledgeable- pointing out lots of great fish species during the dive and had tons of local info to share on and off the water. Even what could have been a boring van ride was a blast with this group.
All and all, I have nothing but positive things to say about this outfit! Only wish we could have stayed longer to have spent some more time together and enjoyed a few more dives now that we've finally gotten our certification after all these years! Thanks so much, Blue Vision! : )
Written March 14, 2015
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Matt P
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic121 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
The owner and operator is a British Ex-pat named Mark that has been on the island for years. I got dive certified with him and his staff and had a great experience. They were friendly, patient, and I didn't drown! In the mean time I got to see some amazing marine life like giant eagle rays, many sea turtles and a big ol' barracuda that swam right by me. They take good care of their gear and work with people of all skill levels. If you are looking for dive services in Punta Cana this is the place for you.
Written February 7, 2015
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Esteban S
1 contribution
Mar 2015 • Friends
I stayed at the Westin Resort in Punta Cana and needed a place for my friend to SCUBA dive and for myself and others to snorkel. We looked around and couldn't find a reliable place until we asked around and found out about Blue Vision Adventures.
The staff was incredibly helpful in booking the trip and were very willing to work around our schedules, even at the last minute. Once we got to their location, the staff continued to be super friendly. The SCUBA trip, according to my friend, was beautiful and very well-planned. The snorkeling trip was just as amazing. The guides that go with you are very knowledged in the marine life that inhabit these reefs and will go out of their way to make sure you get a great view of everything.
For snorkeling we started out around the reefs and after seeing everything around our area we went to the "Museum" as they called it- statues and other artificial structures made to help support new reefs. Total time out on the water was about 1.5 hours. The SCUBA dive my friend got was about a 40 minute dive.
All in all, I strongly recommend this trip. The price was unbeatable, and the quality of excursion we got out of it far exceeded our expectations.
The staff was incredibly helpful in booking the trip and were very willing to work around our schedules, even at the last minute. Once we got to their location, the staff continued to be super friendly. The SCUBA trip, according to my friend, was beautiful and very well-planned. The snorkeling trip was just as amazing. The guides that go with you are very knowledged in the marine life that inhabit these reefs and will go out of their way to make sure you get a great view of everything.
For snorkeling we started out around the reefs and after seeing everything around our area we went to the "Museum" as they called it- statues and other artificial structures made to help support new reefs. Total time out on the water was about 1.5 hours. The SCUBA dive my friend got was about a 40 minute dive.
All in all, I strongly recommend this trip. The price was unbeatable, and the quality of excursion we got out of it far exceeded our expectations.
Written March 18, 2015
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Jonathan693
Cardiff, UK34 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We visited the dive centre last Christmas 2018 to go diving WOW what a location and what a team of organised and wonderful friendly staff. Just couldn't wait to go back this year but how this has changed!
It was a 5+ star dive centre that's turned into a 1 star dive centre. The owner has sold it to some large diving chain in the last few months and it has plummeted into probably the worst dive centre ever. The amazing staff they have gone and anyone else thats amazing is in the process of leaving. The auxiliary staff are the laziest staff in the world. They just sit there chatting not interested in the customers. They turn up late for work close early and on one day didn't even bother to arrange for the bottles to be filled. They are just in the process of losing the best dive instructor ever and management don't care one little bit. Run by fools! The area manager is as bright as a candle in the wind and even after numerous complaints manages to drive the best staff away and now the customers are leaving too.
I watched customer coming to the dive centre and only to be turned away because its closed (lost sales again)
Dive trips arranged then cancelled last minute because of no organisation.
This dive centre is probably on the best beach and dive site on the island with the most clear and calm waters like something in the Maldives and they have managed to single handily destroy it in a few months of taking it over. Its very sad as this dive centre was a gem and the staff were gems but the current owners don't have the first clue on running a successful dive centre and still no manager there after months of promises.
My advice unless the management sell it don't bother using this dive centre it's run by wasters!
SELL IT TO SOMEONE WHO WILL LOVE IT AGAIN AND STOP STANDING BY WATCHING THE BUSINESS BURN TO THE GROUND. ITS TOO MUCH OF A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION FOR A COMPANY TO DESTROY IT!
It was a 5+ star dive centre that's turned into a 1 star dive centre. The owner has sold it to some large diving chain in the last few months and it has plummeted into probably the worst dive centre ever. The amazing staff they have gone and anyone else thats amazing is in the process of leaving. The auxiliary staff are the laziest staff in the world. They just sit there chatting not interested in the customers. They turn up late for work close early and on one day didn't even bother to arrange for the bottles to be filled. They are just in the process of losing the best dive instructor ever and management don't care one little bit. Run by fools! The area manager is as bright as a candle in the wind and even after numerous complaints manages to drive the best staff away and now the customers are leaving too.
I watched customer coming to the dive centre and only to be turned away because its closed (lost sales again)
Dive trips arranged then cancelled last minute because of no organisation.
This dive centre is probably on the best beach and dive site on the island with the most clear and calm waters like something in the Maldives and they have managed to single handily destroy it in a few months of taking it over. Its very sad as this dive centre was a gem and the staff were gems but the current owners don't have the first clue on running a successful dive centre and still no manager there after months of promises.
My advice unless the management sell it don't bother using this dive centre it's run by wasters!
SELL IT TO SOMEONE WHO WILL LOVE IT AGAIN AND STOP STANDING BY WATCHING THE BUSINESS BURN TO THE GROUND. ITS TOO MUCH OF A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION FOR A COMPANY TO DESTROY IT!
Written January 14, 2020
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We have a 2 family group of 11 coming and hope for a snorkel/fishing charter June 4-8 is our window
7 adults - 18 and older
2 16 y/o
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Written May 8, 2018
Jan, hi
I sent an email a short while ago.
Regards,
Written May 8, 2018
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