Dominica is a gem of an island above and below water; and this one-week holidays sets out to give a keen diver some of the best of both.
Above water we will use your decompression day to take you to see some of the island's most luxuriant rainforest and waterfalls. Below water, this sample itinerary includes 5 days boat-based diving which should give you enough time to sample most of these feature dive sites. Unlimited shore-based diving is also included.
Physically, Dominica was built by volcanoes which reach 1,447 metres (4,747 feet) above the sea surface; and a coastline whose cliffs plunge 500 metres (1,500 feet) into deep blue Caribbean Sea. Pinnacles emerge offshore, almost reaching the surface. Beneath the surface, we find fringing reefs, frogfish hiding on vibrant sponges, colourful schools of fish swimming across coral ledges, crevices and swim-throughs. Barracuda, stingrays and turtles are amongst the more commonly seen larger species; whilst Dominica is excellent for rarer critters like seahorses, flying gunards, yellow-head jawfish, upside-down jellyfish and flamingo tongue snails.
Scott's Head Pinnacle
Scott's Head Pinnacle sits on the edge of a volcanic crater, allowing divers to swim through the crater wall into the interior. The wall is covered in gorgonians, giant barrel sponges and whip corals; and is often patrolled by pelagic fish such as horse-eye jacks, barracudas, turtles, yellowtail snappers and ceros. This site is better for intermediate and advanced divers unless there are perfect conditions.
Champagne Reef
Champagne Reef is probably Dominica's most famous dive and snorkel site. It earns its name from bubbles which rise from volcanic vents, surrounded divers and snorkellers in effervescence. The reef itself close by is known for opportunities to see frogfish, squid, lobsters and seahorses; with the bubbles saved to celebrate the dive at your safety stop.
Pole to Pole
Pole to Pole earns its name from the poles of the large Cabrits Cruise ship jetty. Sponges, sea fans and soft corals have encrusted the pillars and provide excellent habitat for seahorses and crabs. The seabed is often good for flying gunards, batfish and garden eels. At 15 metres (50 feet), this is an ideal site for divers of all levels; and for night dives.
Nose Reef
For density of corals and colourful sponges, Nose Reef is hard to beat in Dominica. The site earns its name from three ledges which protrude at depths of 12 metres (400 feet)m 24 metres (80 feet) and 36 metres (120 feet). This is a good site for enjoying vibrant habitat, turtles and pelagic fish.
Itinerary
Dominica Scuba Diving Holidays & Vacations
Day 1 - Arrive Dominica
Arrive Dominica where you will be met and transferred to your coastal hotel, staying in an Ocean Front Room (bed & breakfast basis).
Day 2 - 6 Scuba Diving in Dominica
5 days of 2 boat dives each day.
Unlimited shore diving.
Day 7 - Inland Dominica
Afternoon rainforest & waterfalls tour.
Day 8 - return to airpoirt
Transfer to airport included.
Dates
from US$ 1,720
per person sharing an Ocean Front Room
Add £530 / U$$655 single occupancy
from
8 days per person sharing an Ocean Front Room
Add £680 / U$$850 single occupancy
Offer valid for bookings made before Christmas 2024 for stays up to 30 Apr'26
Offer is not available during World Creole Music Festival Oct 23 - 27, 2025
Price includes
7 nights accommodation for the price of 6 in an Ocean Front room.
Breakfasts
5 days with daily 2 tank dives*
Marine Park fees
Unlimited shore diving
Afternoon rainforest and waterfalls tour
All taxes and charges
US$50 Spa Credit per person
Not included
Lunches & dinners (available for £59 / US$74 per person per day)
All inclusive for (available for £97 / US$120 / per person per day)
Laundry, mini bar, telephone calls from room phone
NITROX add US$143 per person
*unused dives are not refundable