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Dive Center Merlin

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The premiere scuba diving facility on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Owned and operated by Jurgen Rumpenhorst since 1994, and located right at the beach in Sousa, we are your home for aquatic adventures.

With more than 20 dive sites within 5 - 15 minutes, clear warm water, and friendly professional PADI certified staff, our team will ensure you’re diving safely and enjoying our amazing underwater world. Being only 15 minutes from the Puerto Plata international airport, close to the new Amber Cove cruise port, and 20 minutes from Cabarete, we can arrange affordable return transportation from all the hotels to ensure you have a hassle free diving experience.

Activities offered

PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Snorkelling, Conservation, PADI First Aid - EFR

Conservation awards

Adopt the Blue

Languages

English, Spanish, French, German, Bulgarian

Hours
Mon:
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Tue:
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Wed:
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Thu:
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Fri:
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Sat:
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Sun:
Closed
WEBSITE

http://www.divecenter-merlin.com

Email

juergen@tauchschule-merlin.com

Phone

+1 809-545-0538

Address

Calle Gregorio Luperon, Playa Sosua, 57000 Sosua, Dominican Rep.

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Our Courses

Scuba diving

Scuba diving

Tec diving

Tec diving

Freediving

Freediving

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Other Activities

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Schedule

Jan 2, 2026
Short Snorkelling Trip
09:00- 10:00
|
1 Hour
|
snorkelling
From
 USD 35
PADI Enriched Air Diver eLearning
09:00 start
|
1 Day
|
2 Dives
course
From
 USD 400
PADI Enriched Air Diver
09:00 start
|
1 Day
|
2 Dives
course
From
 USD 280
Multi-Day Trip
09:00 start
|
3 Days
|
6 Dives
dive trip
From
 USD 289
Half-Day Dive Trip
09:00- 13:00
|
4 Hours
|
2 Dives
dive trip
From
 USD 106
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
09:00- 12:00
|
3 Hours
|
1 Dive
course
From
 USD 95
Jan 3, 2026
Short Snorkelling Trip
09:00- 10:00
|
1 Hour
|
snorkelling
From
 USD 35
PADI Enriched Air Diver eLearning
09:00 start
|
1 Day
|
2 Dives
course
From
 USD 400
PADI Enriched Air Diver
09:00 start
|
1 Day
|
2 Dives
course
From
 USD 280
Multi-Day Trip
09:00 start
|
3 Days
|
6 Dives
dive trip
From
 USD 289

Dive Sites

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Marine Life

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Ocean Fish
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Corals, Anemones and Jellyfish
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Eels and Echinoderms
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Molluscs and Crustaceans
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Services

Nitrox, Equipment Sales, Scuba equipment rental, Conservation activities

Adaptive services

Facilities

Onsite training pool, Wi-Fi (FREE), Retail Shop, Waterfront location, House reef, Parking

Staff

4 PADI Instructors

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Compass, BCD, Mask & Snorkel, Wetsuit – shorty, Full-foot fins, Wetsuit – 3mm, Gauges, Children sizes, Regulator, Dive Computer, Aluminum Cylinders, Small Cylinders (10L / 71.2 cu. ft.)

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