Water Sports

Welcome to the Watersports Capital of the World.

Are you looking to learn a new water sport or practice your favorite one in Cabarete?

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Learn water sports in Cabarete, North Coast of the Dominican Republic.

If you are planning your trip to Cabarete for the beautiful beaches, the vibrant nightlife, and all, you might as well get started with one or two of the hottest water sports that you can practice anywhere around the Bay! As you probably know, Cabarete is considered the Water Sports Capital of the Caribbean, and the world.

Take advantage of your adventurous or relaxing trip to our Caribbean town and dive into the incredible water sports activities that Cabarete has to offer! Get the most out of your holidays with excitement and adrenaline as you take on new challenges. Have the time of your life in the water, and in the wind.

Water sports are very popular along the northern Dominican coastline, although most visitors and locals prefer locations such as the famous Kite Beach and Playa Encuentro in Cabarete, with an ideal environment for water sports-related activities. It’s time for you to explore all that Cabarete has to offer, from surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing and so much more!

Surfing

Surfing in the Dominican Republic is sure to be a life-changing experience. A combination of balance and fluidity that you get to practice 300+ days per year!
Learn the art of surfing starting from the basics at Vibez Cabarete, located in Encuentro Beach, as well as Cabarete Surf Company. Discover Parallel Surf Cabarete, The Caribbean’s only surf training facility which combines surfing, surf skating, physical conditioning. Manuel Selman, Cabarete based Olympic Surfer is part of the Parallel Surf Team

Get in an early bird mood to take advantage of the morning waves mixed with the experience of a beautiful sunrise.

Kiteboarding

Become a part of Cabarete’s kiteboarding community, the largest one in the Caribbean! A friendly mix of locals and ex-pats will welcome you to Cabarete. Liquid Blue should be your first pick to practice kiteboarding in the Cabarete area, with well-experienced riders and trainers waiting to help you become a Kite Pro!

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LIQUID BLUE CABARETE

Having been recognized by National Geographic as one of the top kiteboarding destinations in the world, there’s no better place to take on your kiteboarding or kitesurfing journey.

Wing Foiling

Where to learn Wing Foiling in Cabarete?
Easy, at Liquid Blue Cabarete, the water sports concept store downtown, and Kite + Wing Foil School! Check them out here: LB CABARETE.

LB Wing Teachers started wing foiling when the sport was just starting to get noticed, about three years ago. They will make sure you get the best Winging Experience, no matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or expert rider.

Sealane is one of our favorite options to go winging. Located right in the heart of Cabarete, within the Ocean Dream and Harmony Gated Community, Sealane offers great lodging and invites you to fully enjoy Cabarete, an amazing and vibrant village known worldwide for its many sports and social activities, all within walking distance. Make sure to enjoy the view!

Wind Surfing

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Windsurfing in Cabarete is old but gold! It is the sport that made Cabarete famous.
Cabarete’s windsurfing scene is a freeing experience. With Cabarete Beach as one of its main stages, you can practice this sport right on the beach, with some of the best professionals at Ion Club Cabarete Bay offering relatively flat water and constant trade winds creating the ideal environment for the sports.

Scuba Diving

Where to learn Scuba Diving in Cabarete?

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.

If you’re already here in paradise, stop by to see us. Divecenter Merlin is an active participant in the monthly beach and divesite clean-up campaign as well as supports and contributes to the Sosua Coral Restoration program.
Explore the website and discover the beautiful world that awaits here in the Caribbean.