Isla Mona for diving...

[Peterj]

Maybe not the right place to ask but at least it has something to do with legal stuff.

My buddies and me (all European) are planning a 3-day dive-trip to Isla Mona and Isla Monito. We only go there for diving and do NOT set foot on the island; we sleep on the boat. Last year we also went there and were inspected by the Coast Guard without any problems. Now I have heard something has changed with the VISA-regulations. Does that also include us? Once again; we will not set foot on either of the 2 islands and just go there for diving.
Any info would be highly appreciated!
Thanks.

[Peterj]

...so..it looks like nobody has any idea....

That means that we just go...maybe we will be back after the 3 days...maybe after 5 years in prison...

[Islander777]

May I respectfully suggest that you look elsewhere than a message board about the Dominican Republic for information about visiting a place considered part of Puerto Rico!

With just five minutes research I found a telephone number and some information suggesting that your trip should not be a problem:

The island is managed by the Department of National Resources since 1975. Camping is allowed at Sardinera Beach. For information call: (787) 722-1726. Other activities such as: hiking, bird watching, snorkeling or scuba are allowed and coordinated by the resident biologist. Visitors are welcome, but no more than a hundred visitors can be on the island at any time.

Give the number a call and let us know how your trip goes. I was there four decades ago and found the best diving I had ever seen with crystal clear visibility and large fish, including sharks and rays and tarpon.