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Dominica

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Explore Dominica

Dominica offers a raw, volcanic backdrop that gives its diving a distinctive character: black-sand slopes, dramatic drop-offs and fringing reefs teeming with life. Expect abundant reef fish, hawksbill and green turtles, eagle rays and occasional reef sharks, plus colorful sponges and soft corals clinging to lava formations. Visibility is often good, and cooler upwellings can bring schooling pelagics; in winter months humpback whales pass offshore, adding a seasonal spectacle above the dive sites.

Most diving is from small boats and shore entries—many sites are easy shore dives for confident swimmers—while liveaboard-style excursions are rare but possible for multi-day charters. Walls, pinnacles and a handful of shallow wrecks offer varied profiles for both macro hunters and photographers. Divers should be prepared for currents on some sites and appreciate Dominica’s uncrowded, nature-first approach: it’s a place where geology and marine biodiversity combine to reward curious, conservation-minded visitors.

Power Plug Type
A, B
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, Cir, Plus
Tipping
10–15% Tipping for Service Staff is appreciated in restaurants and for good service; some establishments include a 10% service charge.
Airports
DOM, DCF
Currency
Eastern Caribbean (XCD)
Dial Code
+1
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) - UTC −4

Upcoming Events

SSI Open Water Referral Course

SSI Open Water Referral Course

This is the perfect option for doing the bulk of your course work and skill sessions 'at home' and then making your 4 Open Water Certification dives here in the warm Caribbean Sea. We also recommend that you schedule at least one additional day of diving after completing the Open Water Referral Course, to reinforce your newly learned skills.

Nature Island Dive, Nature Island Aquasports, Bayfront, 00190-8000, Soufriere, DMA
September 14, 2026 +1 More
$375.00
Fish Identification

Fish Identification

The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

Nature Island Dive, Nature Island Aquasports, Bayfront, 00190-8000, Soufriere, DMA
September 14, 2026 +7 More
$175.00
Sunken Dreams' Expedition Dominica and Barbados

Sunken Dreams' Expedition Dominica and Barbados

DOSSIER: THE 'NATURE ISLAND' IS THE CARIBBEAN'S CRITTER & CETACEAN HAVEN...As one of the top diving destinations in the world, Dominica has so much to offer divers of any experience level. There are calm shallows to explore, where curious seahorses cling to coral branches.Deeper waters make home for over 20 species of whales that frequent these seas.Fantastic wall dives and unique crevices are waiting to be explore. La Sorciere, also known as L'Abym, is one of the most popular wall dives, where divers can peruse easily, as there is little to no current. Make your way along the volcanic ridge of Crater's Edge, where barracuda stalk their prey and large schools of tuna and snapper make appearances.Thermal springs erupt around the island, including underwater where volcanic bubbles and warm water emanate from certain sites.

Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Academy, Office, GU34 1PZ, Alton, GBR
June 21, 2027 +2 More
On Request
Try Scuba

Try Scuba

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

Nature Island Dive, Nature Island Aquasports, Bayfront, 00190-8000, Soufriere, DMA
August 29, 2026
On Request
Try Scuba

Try Scuba

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

Nature Island Dive, Nature Island Aquasports, Bayfront, 00190-8000, Soufriere, DMA
August 30, 2026
$1.00
Sea Turtle Ecology

Sea Turtle Ecology

Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You will want to dive with them even more after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology specialty program! This specialty program provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification.

Nature Island Dive, Nature Island Aquasports, Bayfront, 00190-8000, Soufriere, DMA
September 2, 2026
$125.00
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Dive Centers

Nature Island Dive, Nature Island Aquasports

Nature Island Dive, Nature Island Aquasports

Bayfront, 00190-8000 Soufriere, Dominica
Seaside Scuba

Seaside Scuba

Toucarie Bay, Toucarie, Dominica

Dive Sites

Mares
Scotts Head Drop Off (★4.6)

Scotts Head Drop Off (★4.6)

An amazing wall that is absolutely full of colour! This site is usually visited as a second dive but it is full of life from over 30m/100ft deep to 5m/15ft deep. Lots of crevices and cracks in the wall make it a great macro site good for lobsters, crabs and shrimps. You can get current if you go outside the bay.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Mountain Top (★4.6)

Mountain Top (★4.6)

It’s a lucky person who gets to dive here, you need everything to go well. No wind, waves or current as its very susceptible. Always a simply stunning dive, 17 m on the top there is no where to hide but swim with huge schools of fish, massive horse eye jacks, rainbow runners and barracudas.
Mares
Village - Dominica (★4.6)

Village - Dominica (★4.6)

A beautiful Atlantic side dive site. A fantastic display of huge sea fans, sea plumes and sea rods give Village a very unique feel compared to the Caribbean side. A resident school of Atlantic spade fish often swim with the divers, this is the only place we see them regularly. Currents can change very fast here.
Mares
Lost Horizon (★3.8)

Lost Horizon (★3.8)

The mooring has been missing for years and as this site is seldom dived it was never replaced. That means divers get dropped off and swim towards the Suburbs mooring.It is well worth diving with perhaps some of the most diverse mix of fish and corals anywhere. The beginning is an entryway to a spectacular canyon.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Soufreire Pinnacles (★4.5)

Soufreire Pinnacles (★4.5)

A series of pinnacles right in front of Soufriere Village that makes a perfect second or even third dive, as it is beautiful at very shallow depths.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Dominica

Dominica's reefs host abundant tropical reef fish—parrotfish, angelfish, surgeonfish, grunts and damselfish are common around shallow fringing reefs and pinnacles. Nudibranchs, moray eels and cleaner wrasse are frequent; sightings are most reliable at sheltered bays and rocky outcrops.

Seasonal highlights include green and hawksbill turtles (regular year-round, more hatchlings mid-year), reef and occasional nurse sharks near deeper drop-offs, and spotted eagle rays or manta sightings during migration months—likelihood varies by site and season.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
578 Sightings
J
52
F
41
M
76
A
77
M
38
J
31
J
64
A
57
S
39
O
22
N
47
D
34

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse

Wrasse
274 Sightings
J
8
F
28
M
49
A
50
M
21
J
20
J
22
A
31
S
12
O
11
N
18
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda

Barracuda
259 Sightings
J
23
F
24
M
40
A
24
M
27
J
10
J
34
A
20
S
11
O
7
N
25
D
14
Shutterstock-Andrey Armyagov
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
180 Sightings
J
13
F
5
M
17
A
28
M
12
J
18
J
31
A
21
S
10
O
3
N
9
D
13
Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
Green Turtle

Green Turtle
128 Sightings
J
11
F
5
M
4
A
6
M
14
J
18
J
23
A
12
S
17
O
0
N
2
D
16

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
50 Sightings
J
3
F
5
M
7
A
0
M
4
J
1
J
6
A
6
S
3
O
1
N
6
D
8
iStock-ShaneGross
Loggerhead Turtle

Loggerhead Turtle
22 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
0
A
7
M
0
J
0
J
7
A
4
S
2
O
0
N
1
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish

Parrotfish
603 Sightings
J
53
F
41
M
78
A
98
M
47
J
35
J
61
A
71
S
19
O
17
N
48
D
35

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish

Angelfish
467 Sightings
J
37
F
28
M
62
A
72
M
38
J
30
J
55
A
61
S
28
O
10
N
32
D
14

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

iStock/cinoby
Lionfish

Lionfish
460 Sightings
J
35
F
33
M
52
A
36
M
37
J
33
J
59
A
61
S
15
O
22
N
49
D
28

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
433 Sightings
J
29
F
34
M
60
A
79
M
39
J
24
J
41
A
59
S
12
O
10
N
36
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
428 Sightings
J
31
F
36
M
67
A
76
M
40
J
21
J
36
A
59
S
11
O
15
N
17
D
19

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish

Boxfish
373 Sightings
J
24
F
35
M
51
A
66
M
24
J
20
J
42
A
47
S
10
O
10
N
31
D
13

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish

Pufferfish
371 Sightings
J
26
F
29
M
57
A
81
M
32
J
17
J
44
A
33
S
16
O
11
N
18
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
348 Sightings
J
11
F
34
M
50
A
64
M
31
J
25
J
38
A
36
S
11
O
14
N
26
D
8

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
346 Sightings
J
19
F
21
M
43
A
70
M
33
J
24
J
38
A
38
S
12
O
4
N
28
D
16

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
343 Sightings
J
14
F
24
M
44
A
63
M
16
J
30
J
43
A
51
S
11
O
13
N
18
D
16

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
341 Sightings
J
13
F
30
M
48
A
74
M
29
J
25
J
45
A
36
S
8
O
3
N
22
D
8

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
293 Sightings
J
13
F
27
M
32
A
65
M
28
J
25
J
28
A
35
S
5
O
9
N
15
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Shutterstock-aquapix
Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
287 Sightings
J
3
F
19
M
56
A
64
M
26
J
14
J
30
A
32
S
9
O
6
N
17
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish

Goatfish
283 Sightings
J
3
F
20
M
48
A
58
M
26
J
22
J
29
A
41
S
8
O
10
N
11
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
270 Sightings
J
8
F
29
M
38
A
52
M
25
J
19
J
20
A
43
S
4
O
5
N
22
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

AdobeStock-Composer.
Flounder

Flounder
243 Sightings
J
21
F
20
M
46
A
42
M
18
J
11
J
33
A
17
S
11
O
4
N
14
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
238 Sightings
J
6
F
26
M
37
A
39
M
28
J
19
J
35
A
20
S
8
O
5
N
11
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab

Crab
231 Sightings
J
13
F
22
M
30
A
40
M
25
J
16
J
31
A
12
S
10
O
3
N
16
D
13

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
221 Sightings
J
15
F
12
M
25
A
39
M
25
J
19
J
23
A
21
S
10
O
6
N
22
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish

Triggerfish
213 Sightings
J
10
F
25
M
35
A
37
M
23
J
8
J
22
A
21
S
4
O
2
N
20
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-Hoatzinexp
Jackfish

Jackfish
182 Sightings
J
9
F
16
M
21
A
29
M
13
J
14
J
16
A
24
S
13
O
7
N
11
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
126 Sightings
J
2
F
25
M
20
A
18
M
4
J
3
J
17
A
2
S
11
O
2
N
13
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

iStock-stephankerkhofs
Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
118 Sightings
J
9
F
11
M
28
A
23
M
10
J
6
J
9
A
9
S
4
O
1
N
6
D
2
Alamy-WaterFrame
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse
104 Sightings
J
10
F
4
M
7
A
21
M
11
J
6
J
18
A
11
S
10
O
1
N
3
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 55

Shutterstock-RLS Photo
Lobster

Lobster
59 Sightings
J
11
F
1
M
7
A
10
M
9
J
0
J
7
A
3
S
2
O
1
N
2
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

Unsplash-pascal van de vendel
Soft Corals

Soft Corals
57 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
6
A
26
M
0
J
6
J
16
A
3
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

iStock-deraugenzeuge
Snake Eel

Snake Eel
55 Sightings
J
5
F
9
M
4
A
10
M
2
J
0
J
8
A
1
S
4
O
1
N
4
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1500

iStock-ifish
Hard Corals

Hard Corals
53 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
6
A
26
M
0
J
6
J
12
A
3
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
50 Sightings
J
4
F
3
M
6
A
13
M
4
J
0
J
4
A
6
S
1
O
0
N
3
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Shutterstock-s_a_j
Sand Eel

Sand Eel
46 Sightings
J
0
F
5
M
3
A
23
M
4
J
3
J
3
A
1
S
0
O
0
N
1
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
45 Sightings
J
2
F
3
M
1
A
9
M
5
J
2
J
9
A
14
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays

Stingrays
35 Sightings
J
1
F
2
M
1
A
4
M
3
J
4
J
2
A
5
S
5
O
0
N
2
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
30 Sightings
J
0
F
2
M
6
A
4
M
1
J
4
J
5
A
2
S
1
O
0
N
4
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

istock-atese
Frogfish

Frogfish
24 Sightings
J
0
F
4
M
4
A
0
M
2
J
2
J
1
A
4
S
1
O
0
N
4
D
2
Shutterstock-Fotokon
Garden Eel

Garden Eel
24 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
1
A
14
M
3
J
0
J
5
A
1
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Shutterstock-Ethan Daniels
Crinoids

Crinoids
23 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
16
M
0
J
6
J
1
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
22 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
6
A
3
M
3
J
0
J
1
A
7
S
0
O
0
N
1
D
0
Alamy-Water Frame
Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
20 Sightings
J
3
F
0
M
2
A
0
M
0
J
2
J
2
A
7
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 2000

Shutterstock-Pavaphon Supanantananont
Gobies

Gobies

20 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
6
M
0
J
6
J
8
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 950

Unsplash-Sonia Kowsar
Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins
19 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
6
J
11
A
2
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 400

Shutterstock-Pavaphon Supanantananont
Blennies

Blennies

18 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
5
M
0
J
6
J
7
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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