Just 400 miles off the coast of Puerto Rico and situated between the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique lies Dominica. The island is of volcanic formation and has mountain ranges that span from one end of the island to the other. The jungle typography will blow you away.

Below ground, you will find some of the healthiest reef systems in the Caribbean. The waters are calm and are home to a diverse set of landscapes that feature fumaroles, high walls and natural hot springs.

What To Expect

Scuba Diving

Dominica is an excellent destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. The island’s unique location in the Caribbean Sea and its volcanic geology make it a fascinating place to explore underwater.

Two of the most popular dive sites include L’Abym which has a steep wall and submerged volcanic crater and Champagne Reef, where divers can experience the sensation of swimming through a sparkling sea of bubbles created by volcanic activity.

With its warm Caribbean waters, fascinating underwater landscape and diverse marine life, scuba diving in Dominica is a truly unforgettable experience.

You might see:

• Grouper
• Sea turtles
• Eagle rays
• Barracuda
• Whales
• Dolphins
• Angelfish

Recommended Specialty Courses

• Boat diver
• Perfect buoyancy
• Night & limited visibility
• Photo & video
• Nitrox

Conservation Efforts

Dominica recently banned all single-use plastics from the island and has become more self-sufficient by developing their own geothermal energy sources. Also, Dominica’s tourism industry is heavily focused on ecotourism and sustainable tourism practices. The government and various organizations work to promote responsible tourism that supports conservation efforts and protects the island’s natural resources.

Fort Young Hotel

The Fort Young Hotel focuses on supporting the local economy and practicing sustainability. When Diventures stays at Fort Young Hotel it generates a significant, positive impact on the local economy by engaging local service providers to deliver tours and excursions, offering culinary and cultural experiences outside of the hotel so local businesses can benefit, sourcing local food and beverages to supply the on property restaurants and implementing smart energy and waste practices to ensure a sustainable and low impact on the surrounding natural environment. Read more here.

Jungle Bay

One of the resorts Diventures visits often is Jungle Bay. Jungle Bay maintains a significant commitment to sustainable tourism in Dominica. Everything from the resort’s design to operations is considered in line with responsible tourism and environmental awareness. Jungle Bay is certified at the highest level for sustainable tourism and quality standards with Dominica’s Nature Island Standards of Excellence (NISE). The resort works to reduce their carbon footprint, are active in biodiversity conservation and works to be good stewards of the environment. Read more about Jungle Bay’s sustainability and conservation efforts here.

Nature Island Dive

Nature Island Dive participates in a variety of conservation efforts including lionfish control, reef surveys, reef monitoring, mooring installation and maintenance, Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) monitoring, coral restoration and more. Read more about their efforts here.