Dive into Dominica
The sharp rise and fall of Dominica's landscape is as spectacular underwater as it is on land.
Dive into Dominica and defy your expectations of Caribbean diving. See for yourself why we are one of the top dive destinations not just in the Caribbean, but in the world.
Dominica's Diving Features...
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Beautiful Creatures Seahorses, frogfish and others rarely seen in other dive destinations. |
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Pristine Marine Habitat Ancient and beautiful undewater scenery. |
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Marine Reserves Soufriere Scotts Head Bay, located in the south, is accessed by all dive shops. The Cabrits Marine Reserve is in the north. |
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"Champagne" & "Volcano" Unique to our volcanic island, dive or snorkel into warm sea vents! |
The island's precipitous drop-offs create depths just offshore that shelter marine creatures like seahorses, frogfish and flying gurnards which are rarely seen in the other islands. The crests of its submerged peaks are decorated with colorful corals and tropical reef fishes.
The coastal underworld of Dominica is replete with coral villages. While some of these attractions are several meters deep others are only a few feet from the water's surface. Whether you are visitor who likes to snorkel or dive, you can float through the island's spectacular underwater scenery.
Dominica has a diving infrastructure and organization on par with any in the world.
- The Government is establishing Marine Reserves to preserve and protect the marine environment for all users. There is one marine reserve in the South (Soufriere Scotts Head Bay), one underway in the North (at The Cabrits) and a third proposed reserve along the Central coast (Salisbury area).
- There are many small diving centers, all with certified divermasters and dive instructors.
- Local laws only permit diving on the island with one of these centers.
- The island also has a modern dive emergency response system with a hyperbaric chamber at the island's main hospital in Roseau.
The Dominica Water Sports Association (DWA) organizes an annual diving extravaganza called DIVE FEST, which features attractive dive deals and packages. For more information on diving in Dominica visit www.dominicawatersports.com.
