Scuba diving locations in Dominica:

When to scuba dive in Dominica:

All year, but stinging hydroids can be a problem, so be protected. Between September and January, it is a rest-stop for migrating whale sharks.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Dominica:

• Champagne, near Soufrière, is a volcanic fissure which pushes a constant stream of bubbles from the seafloor to the surface. Go see it at night, when the reef explodes with life,such as huge crabs and lobsters. This site is easily accessible from shore which makes is an ideal snorkeling spot.
• Point Break off Portsmouth hosts a lot of of large fish at the northern tip of the island where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Strong currents.
• Dangleben's Pinnacles is a series of 5 pinnacles creating a fantastic maze of topograpghy. It's home to schools of jacks, Creole wrasse, yellowtail snapper, turtles and the occasional barracuda among others.

The best spots to snorkel in Dominica:

• Champagne, easily accessible from shore, is a volcanic fissure which pushes a constant stream of bubbles from the seafloor to the surface.
  

Fun scuba Facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
• Population: is about 72,000 (2009)
• Time Zone: Eastern Caribbean (GMT-4)
• Main languages spoken: English ## Diveable overseas territories:
  

Dominican diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

The island has three protected marine reserves and, diving there costs an additional US$2 per dive to help protect the environment.