North Coast, Dominican Republic
Surf, Paddle
& Snorkel
Guided surf lessons, paddleboard tours, and snorkel adventures on the Dominican Republic North Coast's most spectacular beaches.
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Guided surf lessons, paddleboard tours, and snorkel adventures on the Dominican Republic North Coast's most spectacular beaches.
Four ways to experience the ocean at Playa Grande
Private and group lessons for all levels on one of the Caribbean's best breaks.
from $70
Tours through mangroves, along coastline, and to hidden beaches and shipwrecks.
from $70
Guided reef and shipwreck snorkeling with crystal-clear Caribbean visibility.
from $80
Fully planned retreats, boat safaris to hidden breaks, hotel and travel booking — the complete north coast experience.
from $500Everything includes equipment, professional guidance, and a whole lot of stoke
A private or semi-private guided session focused on safety, fundamentals, and building confidence in the water. Perfect for first-timers or surfers looking to refine technique and reconnect with the flow of the ocean.
A fun, social surf experience in a small group setting. Learn, progress, and share the stoke together while receiving hands-on coaching and guidance in the water.
Two surf sessions in one day. A great way to build momentum—surf, rest, reset, and surf again—allowing skills to settle in and confidence to grow quickly.
Three sessions over 3–5 days. Build consistency in the water, improve wave reading, and develop real ocean confidence through progressive coaching.
Five sessions over a 3–7 day period. A deeper dive into progression with increased water time, focused coaching, and intentional recovery between sessions.
Six to ten fully customized sessions over five days or more, tailored to swell conditions and your personal goals. The most immersive option for maximum progression and stoke.
Learn SUP fundamentals — balance, paddling technique, and ocean awareness. 1 hour, right off the beach.
Catch and ride waves on a paddleboard. 1.5–2 hours of positioning, timing, and technique. Ocean dependent.
Peaceful paddle through the mangrove channels of Laguna Gri-Gri with stops at hidden beaches. 1-1.5 hours.
Paddle from Playa Grande to an iconic cargo shipwreck near Playa Preciosa. Optional snorkeling and secluded beach time. 2–2.5 hours.
Start at Playa Caletón, visit "La Piscina Natural" ocean pool, explore secluded beaches, and finish paddling through Laguna Gri-Gri mangroves. 3–4 hours.
Paddle dramatic shoreline, swim in a natural ocean pool, explore remote beaches, snorkel reef areas, and finish through mangrove lagoon. Includes tropical fruit, coconut water, and a beach snack. 4–5 hours. Max 5 guests.
Paddle the coastline from Playa Caletón into the mangroves of Laguna Gri-Gri as the sun sets. Includes tropical snacks and coconut water. 2–2.5 hours.
Paddle the golden coastline toward the shipwreck near Playa Preciosa for a sunset stop on a secluded beach. Includes snacks and coconut water. 2–2.5 hours.
Discover vibrant reefs and marine life with guided snorkeling. Options include a nearby shipwreck or boat tour along the coast to multiple reef sites.
A private boat adventure to hidden reef and snorkeling spots along the coast, with time to swim, explore, and enjoy the water at a relaxed pace. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking for a more exclusive ocean experience.
A fully hands-on, custom experience. We handle the details — you just show up and enjoy the ocean. All concierge packages include hotel and travel booking assistance, airport transfers, and a dedicated guide throughout your stay.
A week-long, all-inclusive surf program tailored to your level. Daily sessions with video review, ocean theory, personalized coaching, and rest-day activities. Includes accommodation booking, meals coordination, and airport pickup. 5–7 days.
A guided boat expedition hunting down the best waves on the Dominican Republic's north coast — remote breaks inaccessible by road. Includes captain, surf guide, gear, lunch on the water, and snorkel stops between sessions. Full day.
Don't see what you're looking for? We'll design a fully custom itinerary — multi-day adventures, group retreats, honeymoon add-ons, or anything in between. Hotel, transport, and activities all coordinated for you.
Ricky Persico Medina is a Dominican-American ISA certified instructor who specializes in helping beginners build confidence in the ocean. He brings deep local knowledge of the breaks, tides, and conditions that make every session count.
Louis Medina is one of the most renowned pro surfers of the Dominican Republic. He grew up surfing the waves of the North Coast and has been teaching for over two decades. A certified ISA surf instructor, he's equipped to handle first timers to intermediate/advanced surfers looking to level up.
All surf lessons and tours include equipment, professional guidance, and a genuine passion for sharing the ocean with you.
Beyond Playa Grande, we surf the full stretch from Río San Juan to just past Cabrera, with 20+ years of local experience reading the winds, currents, seasons, and breaks for every kind of surfer.
Mangroves, hidden beaches, and crystal-clear waters
"Ricky and Louis made our first surf experience absolutely incredible. They were patient, encouraging, and knew exactly where to position us to catch the best waves. My kids were standing up by the second session!"
"The mangrove paddle tour was the highlight of our Dominican Republic trip. Relaxed paddle through mangroves then arriving at a secluded beach. It felt like we discovered a secret world. Can't recommend enough."
"I booked the 5-day surf immersion and went from barely paddling to confidently catching green waves. The progression was unreal. Playa Grande is world-class and these guys know it inside out."
"We did the sunset paddle to the shipwreck and it was pure magic. Coconut water, golden light, a secluded beach all to ourselves. This is what the Dominican Republic should be known for."
Ready to get in the water? Pick your experience and reach out.
Playa Grande
Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez
Dominican Republic
Located on the stunning Dominican Republic north coast, between Río San Juan and Cabrera.