SNORKELING

Snorkeling Trips

Take a boat trip to one of Dominica's premier snorkeling sites. Once in the water, our snorkeling guides can help you learn more about the marine life or help you to improve your snorkeling technique. No matter whether you are highly experienced or on your very first snorkeling trip, you will be amazed at the diversity of Dominica's marine life.

All trips include a brief lecture on the underwater seascape of the island as well as a detailed explanation of the different types of corals and fish that you will encounter. Our instructors and divemasters are trained in coral reef ecology and can introduce you to the underwater world of Dominica.

Equipment Rentals Both of the sites we visit on the boat trip are also accessible from shore. At Nature Island Dive you can rent excellent quality equipment for the day. We will be happy to give you directions to the sites and inform you which one might be the best choice for that day (due to the visibility and the possibility of an invasion of cruise ship visitors!). We can also store your valuables and offer you a shower at the end of your day. You can also hire a sea kayak if you'd like to paddle to either of these snorkeling sites.

The Snorkeling Sites

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Dominica's Unique Champagne Reef

Discover the wonders of Dominica's sub-aquatic sulphur spring "Champagne." Snorkelers can get a first-hand look at Dominica's untamed volcanic activity, in only 4 to 15 feet of water. Hot water and bubbles filter out of vents, attracting a variety of marine life. Parrotfish, octopus, squid, and other amazing underwater creatures join you as you glide through the bubbles at this natural phenomenon. Barrel sponges, vase sponges, brain coral, and finger coral cloak the reef. Champagne Reef is close to shore and provides a perfect example of the wide diversification of underwater life that Dominica has to offer:

Scotts Head Wall

The Soufriere - Scott's Head Bay is formed by an ancient submerged volcano and is home to an amazing amount of marine life. Scotts Head Wall forms part of this submerged volcano. Here you can snorkel along the top of the underwater wall which is covered in hard and soft corals and schools of reef fish. Experienced snorkelers can follow the coastline to the point where the wall falls away, revealing a dramatic seascape. After a brief swim, you'll be surprised by the sudden appearance of a shallow plateau engulfed in yellow tube sponges.