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The Best Time of Year To Dive the Dominican Republic

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Megan Denny
29 January, 2026

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A scuba diver swims underwater in St. Lucia, past soft corals and colorful, tropical fish

The Best Time of Year To Dive St. Lucia

The best time of year to dive St. Lucia is the dry season (December through April) but it's also peak tourist season.
two divers looking at a sea turtle underwater

Marine Life in Honduras: Whale Sharks, Turtles & More

The marine life in Honduras, in and around the Bay Islands, includes whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, seahorses and more.
A lush coral garden in Honduras with sea fans and blue fish swimming above

The Best Dive Sites in Honduras

The best dive sites in Honduras from the mainland to the Bay Islands, including the best diving in Roatan, Utila and Guanaja.
Two divers take notes on a square area of reef as part of a coral bleaching survey

Ocean Conservation Activities in Belize

Scuba divers or any traveler interested in ocean conservation activities in Belize can volunteer with Reef Conservation or Splash Dive Center
Nine divers surround six coral nursery trees

Ocean Conservation Activities in Honduras

Planning a dive trip to Roatan or Utila? Learn about ocean conservation activities in Honduras. Try coral gardening or do a reef survey.
An aerial view of Culebra Island (Isla Culebra) in Puerto Rico. A blue bay and green slopes can be seen beneath a smattering of white cloud.

The Best Time To Dive in Puerto Rico

The best time of year to scuba dive in Puerto Rico depends on whether you prefer calm seas versus fewer crowds.
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