The Ministry of Tourism has prohibited as of 6 July the use of jet skis in the beaches of Boca Chica, Playa Caribe, Guayacanes, Juan Dolio, Villa del Mar, La Romana, Isla Catalina, Bayahibe, Boca de Palmilla (Samana), Cayo Levantado, Las Terrenas desde Playa Moron hasta Playa Coson, Matancitas, Playa de los Gringos, Caletón (Río SanJuan), Playa Grande, Playa Bretón, El Caliche, Diamante, Playa Magante, Cabarete, Sosua, Playa Dorada, Costambar, Cofresí, Long Beach, Poza del Castillo (Puerto Plata), Luperón, Los Patos (Barahona), Bahía de las Aguilas (Pedernales). The prohibition was decreed to preserve the safety of the persons using these beaches. The use of jet skis is allowed within established limits at the Playa de la Caleta in La Romana, Playa de Baní, and Playa Salinas from Monday to Thursday, with the exception of holidays. Their use is also authorized for the Playa de Andrés, Boca Chica from the Santo Domingo Yacht Club to the Port of Boca Chica. Jet Skis are also permitted in the Playa Boca de Yuma and Boca de Maimón to Sabana de la Mar. From Sánchez to Arroyo Barril in the province of Samana. From Playa Buen Hombre and from the Yacht Club to Navy station in the Playa de Punta Rucia and Playa de Montecristi. Their use is also authorized in the area of the Playa de Maimón in Puerto Plata, one kilometer in the direction North-South to either side of the Navy station. The Police and the Navy are in charge of enforcing the resolution of the Ministry of Tourism.
