About Go dive Bayahibe

“We’re GaĂ«lle and Julien from Valais, Switzerland. After 35 years, we traded our mountains to lead the Go Dive Bayahibe diving school. We’re dedicated to training divers, both for fun and professionally. Explore a variety of courses and excursions in stunning Bayahibe with us. Join us at Go Dive Bayahibe. Reach out today!”

Gaëlle

Meet GaĂ«lle – Dive Instructor in Bayahibe

  • SDI instructor: wreck, Deep diving, Computer nitrox, Drift diving, Night, Underwater navigation, Dive experience leader
  • FRTI (first response training international)  instructor

Julien

Meet Julien – Technical Diving Instructor

  • SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer
  • SDI Course Director
  • FRTI (first response training international) Instructor Trainer
  • SDI instructor : wreck, Deep diving, computer nitrox, sidemount, solo diving,

  • TDI Instructor: Full cave, Extended range, Nitrox blender, Sidemount, Advanced nitrox, Deco

 

  • Padi IDC STAFF instructor, cavern instructor
  • EFR Instructor
  • CMAS 2* instructor

Our boat

Bubble comfortable for up to 12 divers or 20 non divers

Our Dive Center in Bayahibe

Diving Center: 5 stars Instructor Training Center SDI/TDI

We can train sdi/tdi instructors.

We offer either 10-day private training courses and 1-day exams, or 4-month internships in winter.

What our guests think of us

Excellent
Go Dive Bayahibe4.9
Based on 388 reviews
Isaac Paricio
4 days ago
Fuimos 4 personas, 2 advance y 2 bautizos. Nos combinaron dos inmersiones para los 4 perfectas! Uno de los que hizo el bautizo no quiso repetir y no sólo redirigieron la actividad con él a snorkel sino que nos abonaron la diferencia sin pedirlo. Son 2 profesionales que aman lo que hacen (y se nota). Si a eso le sumas la honestidad en los pequeños detalles, tienes el centro de buceo perfecto. Sin duda repetiremos!
Response from the owner:¥Muchísimas gracias por sus maravillosos comentarios! Nos alegra haber podido adaptar las inmersiones a las preferencias y el nivel de experiencia de cada persona, garantizando que todos disfrutaran al måximo del día. Esto es precisamente lo que nos apasiona: ofrecer una experiencia personalizada en un ambiente amigable y transparente. Muchas gracias por su confianza y sus amables palabras sobre nuestro trabajo. ¥Serå un gran placer recibirlos de nuevo en Bayahibe para mås inmersiones! Gaëlle & Julien
Formidable. GaĂ«lle et Julien font de cette sortie, souvent une 1Ăšre plongĂ©e, un moment magique et inoubliable. SĂ©curitĂ©, bien-ĂȘtre et plaisir passent avant tout.....de quoi donner envie de revenir pour aller plus loin en plongĂ©e ! Profitez-en pour aller dĂ©jeuner sur la plage publique de Bayahibe les pieds dans le sable.
Response from the owner:Merci beaucoup pour ce magnifique commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis d’avoir pu faire de cette premiĂšre expĂ©rience de plongĂ©e un moment magique et inoubliable. Et si cette premiĂšre expĂ©rience vous donne envie d’aller plus loin dans le monde de la plongĂ©e, alors notre mission est rĂ©ussie ! Au plaisir de vous revoir bientĂŽt sous l’eau pour la suite de l’aventure ! GaĂ«lle & Julien
Fanny Werbrouck
5 days ago
MatinĂ©e incroyable avec Gaelle. Beaux spots, superbe accompagnement, rien Ă  dire 😊 Ă  refaire dĂšs que possible !
Response from the owner:Merci beaucoup pour ce super retour ! C’était un vrai plaisir de partager cette matinĂ©e de plongĂ©e avec vous ! Nous sommes ravis que les spots et l’accompagnement vous aient plu. GaĂ«lle & Julien
Laura Lopez
1 week ago
Fui con mi pareja al centro de buceo para 2 inmersiones. Era solo mi tercera vez buceando y mi experiencia ha sido de 10, Gaëlle muy profesional y cercana, me ha transmitido mucha confianza desde el primer momento. Repetiría seguro y recomiendo muchísimo este centro de buceo para inmersiones en Bayahibe.
Response from the owner:Muchísimas gracias por sus maravillosos comentarios Nos alegra mucho que su tercera inmersión haya sido una experiencia tan fantåstica! Siempre es un placer tranquilizar a los buceadores, especialmente cuando comienzan su aventura submarina. Gracias por su confianza y recomendación; ¥significa mucho para nosotros! Esperamos verlos pronto para seguir explorando juntos el magnífico mundo submarino de Bayahibe. Gaëlle & Julien
Victor Ng
2 weeks ago
Gaëlle and Julian were really great on our first scuba diving trip. We were a bit anxious and got off to a rocky start but Gaëlle walked is through the 2 dives and really made it enjoyable. Thank you for the experience! And the pics look great!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this wonderful testimonial! đŸ’™đŸ€ż We're so happy to have been able to accompany you on this first experience and especially to have helped you gain confidence over the course of the two dives. It's perfectly normal to feel a little apprehensive at first, and our priority is precisely that everyone feels safe and comfortable underwater. 😊 We're also delighted that you like the photos! They're always a lovely keepsake to remember those first moments underwater. Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to seeing you again for new adventures! GaĂ«lle & Julien
Sigo alucinando!!!!! Ha sido tan guay y divertido!!!!! Nuestra instructora Gaelle ha sido un amor. Nosotros tenemos el curso Open Dive Water, aĂșn asĂ­ nos ha recordado todo lo que hay que hacer y nos lo ha explicado perfectamente. Yo sufro de oidos y me cuesta compensar bajo el agua, y ha sido mi primera inmersiĂłn que no me ha dolido absulamente nada!!!!! Íbamos bajando poco a poco a mi tiempo. He disfrutado como nunca antes buceando. Hemos visto “La playita” y “Atlantic Princess”, han sido geniales ambas, pero la segunda ha sido espectacular. Lo recomiendo 100% y sin duda alguna, volverĂ© para ir al Peñón, y serĂĄ con ellos. Gracuas Go Dive Bayahibe y en especial a Gaelle, por crear un recuerdo increible en nuestra retina.
Response from the owner:Vaya
 QuĂ© alegrĂ­a leer vuestro mensaje! MuchĂ­simas gracias por todos estos elogios. Saber que esta inmersiĂłn ha sido la primera en la que no habĂ©is sentido ningĂșn dolor en los oĂ­dos es una gran satisfacciĂłn para mĂ­. Tomarnos nuestro tiempo, descender a vuestro ritmo y no presionaros nunca forma parte de nuestra forma de enseñar, y me alegra mucho que eso os haya permitido disfrutar plenamente de esta experiencia. Espero tener el placer de acompañaros hasta el Peñón durante vuestra prĂłxima estancia en Bayahibe! Os esperaremos con mucho gusto. Hasta muy pronto bajo el agua, y gracias de nuevo por este magnĂ­fico testimonio! GaĂ«lle y Julien
ZORA- SACHA
3 weeks ago
J’ai eu la chance de plonger dans de nombreux endroits Ă  travers le monde : les Maldives, l’üle Maurice, l’Égypte, la RĂ©publique dominicaine, la GrĂšce, les Canaries
 J’adore la plongĂ©e, mais n’ayant pas les diplĂŽmes, je fais gĂ©nĂ©ralement des baptĂȘmes. Et pourtant, ce baptĂȘme chez Go Dive, partagĂ© avec mon fils, a Ă©tĂ© de trĂšs loin la plus belle expĂ©rience de plongĂ©e que j’ai vĂ©cue. Un immense merci Ă  GaĂ«lle et Julien, les responsables, qui sont tout simplement exceptionnels. GaĂ«lle se distingue par sa rĂ©activitĂ©, sa gentillesse et la passion qu’elle met dans son mĂ©tier. DĂšs les premiers Ă©changes, on se sent en confiance. Quant Ă  Julien, son professionnalisme est remarquable. Il a cette capacitĂ© rare de nous faire vivre la plongĂ©e comme si nous Ă©tions des plongeurs expĂ©rimentĂ©s, tout en assurant une sĂ©curitĂ© irrĂ©prochable Ă  chaque instant. GrĂące Ă  lui, on profite pleinement de l’expĂ©rience, sans jamais ressentir de stress. Cette plongĂ©e restera sans aucun doute le plus beau souvenir de toutes celles que j’ai pu faire Ă  travers le monde. Un conseil Ă  tous ceux qui sĂ©journent Ă  Bayahibe : n’hĂ©sitez pas Ă  sortir de votre hĂŽtel pour vivre vos activitĂ©s avec des passionnĂ©s locaux comme GaĂ«lle et Julien. Non seulement les tarifs sont souvent plus avantageux, mais surtout l’expĂ©rience est bien plus authentique, chaleureuse et humaine. C’est lĂ  que l’on dĂ©couvre la vraie richesse d’une destination. À tous les Français qui viennent Ă  Bayahibe : ne cherchez plus, passez chez Go Dive ! Vous vivrez une expĂ©rience hors du commun, loin des circuits touristiques classiques, et repartirez avec des souvenirs inoubliables. Encore un immense merci Ă  GaĂ«lle et Julien. Nous reviendrons, c’est une certitude ! Sacha et JĂ©rĂŽme.👌
Response from the owner:Quel message
 ❀ Un immense merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager une expĂ©rience aussi dĂ©taillĂ©e et touchante. Savoir que, parmi toutes les plongĂ©es que vous avez rĂ©alisĂ©es aux quatre coins du monde, celle partagĂ©e avec votre fils chez Go Dive reste votre plus beau souvenir est un immense honneur pour nous. C'est exactement ce que nous cherchons Ă  offrir : une expĂ©rience humaine, authentique, en toute sĂ©curitĂ©, oĂč chacun peut profiter pleinement de la magie du monde sous-marin. Vos mots sur notre accueil, notre passion et notre façon de travailler nous vont droit au cƓur. Merci Ă©galement de recommander les petites structures locales : cela compte Ă©normĂ©ment pour nous et pour tous ceux qui vivent de leur passion. Ce fut un vĂ©ritable plaisir de vous rencontrer et de partager ce moment avec vous. Nous espĂ©rons sincĂšrement vous revoir trĂšs bientĂŽt Ă  Bayahibe pour Ă©crire ensemble de nouveaux souvenirs sous l'eau, comme la rĂ©alisation de votre Open Water 🙂 À trĂšs bientĂŽt, et encore mille mercis ! GaĂ«lle &Julien
Contributor
3 weeks ago
Super expĂ©rience en famille. Équipe au top!
Response from the owner:Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que toute la famille ait passé un excellent moment avec nous. Votre satisfaction est notre plus belle récompense ! Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau chez Go Dive Bayahibe pour de nouvelles aventures sous-marines. Gaëlle & Julien
Gaëlle a Juliena doporucujeme! Jsou dobri a moc mili pruvodci. Kazda dvojice dostala dobre podvodni svetlo, diky nemu jsme videli celou jeskyni. Prochazka parkem a snorchlovani v cenote Cueva Chicho je skvelym zazitkem.
Response from the owner:A big thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted that you enjoyed your trip to Cueva Chicho and that the diving torches allowed you to fully appreciate the beauty of the cave. It was a pleasure to share this experience with you, and we hope to see you again very soon in Bayahibe for more adventures, whether diving or snorkelling! GaĂ«lle & Julien
Leo Colatruglio
4 weeks ago
Gaelle y su equipo de profesionales se encargan de que tu experiencia de buceo sea segura y divertida. El equipamiento estĂĄ en perfectas condiciones. Su calidez y buena disposiciĂłn hacen la experiencia aĂșn mĂĄs placentera. Volveremos al visitar Bayahibe nuevamente.
Response from the owner:MuchĂ­simas gracias por este magnĂ­fico comentario! Nos alegra mucho recibir tu opiniĂłn. La seguridad, la calidad del material y el placer de compartir nuestra pasiĂłn son el nĂșcleo de nuestro trabajo diario. ÂĄGracias por tu confianza! Ya estamos deseando volver a verte en tu prĂłxima estancia en Bayahibe para compartir nuevas inmersiones juntos! GaĂ«lle & Julien

Why Choose Go Dive Bayahibe?

At Go Dive Bayahibe, we believe in a no-nonsense policy where the customer is always our top priority. Our pricing is transparent and always includes basic diving equipment, so there are no hidden costs.

At Go Dive Bayahibe, we prioritize our customers and ensure they have the best diving experience possible. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Customer-First Approach: Our customers always come first.
  • Inclusive Pricing: Our prices always include basic diving equipment.
  • Reliable Trips: Our trips go ahead even with one or two divers unless safety conditions prevent it.
  • Passionate In-House Team: We are not a commercial organization that hires external instructors. We personally enjoy providing diving experiences every day.
  • Flexibility: We don’t follow a fixed schedule for our diving locations and adapt to the circumstances and wishes of our guests.
  • Outstanding Reviews: Our satisfied guests have given us numerous positive reviews on Trustpilot and Google.
  • Problem-Solving: If anything goes wrong, we work together to resolve it.
  • Multilingual Team: Originally from Switzerland, we speak French, English, German, and Spanish.
  • Reasonable Pricing: Our prices are more than reasonable.
  • Top-Quality Equipment: Our gear is always well-maintained and of top quality.

No Nonsense Policy

At Go Dive Bayahibe, we believe in a no-nonsense policy where the customer is always our top priority. Our pricing is transparent and always includes basic diving equipment, so there are no hidden costs.

Safety First

Your safety is paramount. Our trips always go ahead unless it is unsafe to dive due to external conditions. We ensure that you can enjoy your diving experience with peace of mind.

Passionate and Personal

We are not a commercial entity that relies on external instructors. Our team consists of passionate divers who love what they do and personally take care of your diving experiences every day. This approach eliminates unpleasant surprises and guarantees a wonderful diving adventure for our guests, every single day.

Flexibility and Adaptability

We don’t adhere to a rigid schedule. Instead, we pride ourselves on our flexibility, adjusting to the circumstances and preferences of our guests. This personalized approach ensures that every dive is tailored to your needs and expectations.

Proven Satisfaction

Our commitment to exceptional service is reflected in the numerous positive reviews we receive on Trustpilot and Google. Our guests’ satisfaction is a testament to our dedication and passion for diving.

Multilingual Advantage

Originally from Switzerland, our team speaks French, English, German, and Spanish. This multilingual ability ensures clear communication and enhances safety and enjoyment for our diverse clientele. By speaking multiple languages, we can provide detailed instructions, answer questions, and offer guidance in your preferred language, making your diving experience more comfortable and enjoyable.

Reasonable Pricing and Top-Quality Equipment

We offer more than reasonable prices without compromising on quality. Our diving gear is always well-maintained and of top quality, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests.

Problem Solving

We understand that sometimes things don’t go as planned. When issues arise, we work together with our guests to find a solution. After all, we’re only human.

Join us at Go Dive Bayahibe for a diving experience that’s customer-focused, safe, multilingual, and passionately delivered. We look forward to creating unforgettable memories with you!

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