Diving and Whale Watching in Dominica

Over the past few years, Dominica has earned the reputation as one of the top five dive destinations in the world. In addition to unique dive sites like "Champagne" which features a bubbling, underwater hot spring, Dominica's reefs are full of gorgeous multi-coloured hard and soft coral, an abundance of reef fish and fascinating marine critters such as seahorses and frogfish.

The underwater terrain is unique and diverse, providing dive sites suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to the very experienced.


Dive!Dominica wins Scuba Diving Awards

2008 Scuba Diving Awards are in!

2007 Awards - Dominia earns #1 for Marine Life. Read more...

Scuba Diving's 2006 exclusive annual report on the best dive destinations in the world today has voted Dominica in several categories. Read more...

In 2005, Dominica also featured prominently in Scuba Diving Magazine's 2005 Readers’ Choice Awards. Read more...

 


Dominica has also earned another moniker - the Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean.

Its unique underwater terrain and coastal structure make Dominica an ideal environment to watch Sperm Whales socialize, mate and calve, as well as to see many other types of whales: Pilot, Pygmy, and False Killer to name a few. Spinner Dolphin, Spotted Dolphin and Bottlenose Dolphin are also regular residents of our waters. Chances of seeing these fantastic creatures on a whale watching trip in Dominica are excellent. Our tour operators have achieved an outstanding success rate: on average whales or dolphins are seen on 90% of the excursions.

For more in-depth information, visit our section In Crystal Blue Waters - a guide to diving, whale watching and other water activities in Dominica and the Caribbean.

Featured Dive Operators in Dominica
Anchorage Dive Center Castle Comfort
Cabrits Dive Centre Portsmouth
Dive Dominica Ltd. Roseau
Fort Young Hotel Dive Shop Roseau
Nature Island Dive Soufriere
Paul Crask - Scuba Paul Roseau
Sunset Bay Club Dive Centre Coulibistrie

 

Whale Watching Operators in Dominica
Dominica in the Diving News



Scuba Diving Magazine Awards for 2008


2008 Scuba Diving Award - Click to enlarge
1st Place - Marine Life

TOP TEN Mention for:

Dive Destination

Marine Life

Healthiest Marine Envirnoment

Underwater Photography



Dominica Earns Best Diving Awards by Readers of Scuba Diving Magazine. January, 2007

Scuba Diving Magazine's 2006 Awards

Scuba Diving's 2006 exclusive annual report on the best dive destinations in the world today has voted Dominica in several categories. Within the Caribbean/Atlantic region, Dominica was voted as follows:

  • Top Dive Destinations - # 3
  • Top Wall Diving - # 5
  • Top Small Animals- # 1
  • Top Marine Life - # 1
  • Healthiest Marine Environment - # 1
  • Top snorkelling - # 5

 

Scuba Diving Magazine's 2005 Awards

In 2005, Dominica was featured prominently in Scuba Diving Magazine's 2005 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Dominica was named the best dive destination for seeing Small Animals in the Caribbean/Atlantic.

Along with that honor, Dominica was named as one of the top two destinations for marine life and underwater photography and was one of the top three dive destinations overall.

 


Related Links

Dive Fest

Underwater e-Postcards

A Guide to Diving & Whale Watching in Dominica

Dominica Marine Reserves

Soufrière Scott's Head Marine Reserve


 

 

 



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