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scuba

commonly seen in Dominican waters

fish


blackbar soldierfish	harlequin bass	longsnout butterflyfish	spotted drum	spotted moray eel

3 bed villa,
Salisbury from US$60 per day

Salisbury
- 3 bed villa from just US$55.00 per
night

NEW! near 3 dive centres, Comfort House - 3 bedroomed GF apartment, Castle Comfort, from US$85.00 per night

2
bed apartment, Scotts Head, from
US$60.00 per night


pictures below courtesy of Cabrits Dive + Jacob Arent


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A recent survey rated Dominica among the top 3 dive sites in the whole of the Caribbean and number 5 in the world. One of the few remaining places where most of the coral is still in pristine condition. The calm, clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, sheltered from the prevailing easterly winds by a high mountain range, offer a multitude of spectacular dive sites, with wrecks, drop-offs and underwater hot springs emitting constant streams of tiny bubbles, referred to locally as 'champagne'. Even for the casual snorkeller, the opportunities are numerous and varied. Though the whole of the west coast offers wonderful dive scenarios, the waters off the north west and south west sections of coastline have been designated marine reserves - Scotts Head/ Soufriere Bay in the south is, in fact, a sbmerged volcano. This is our most diverse and popular dive site. Seasoned divers often comment on the quality and diversity of the coral to be found in our waters, compared to many of the more frequented dive destinations such as the Cayman Islands. Scuba diving is well catered for by expert dive centres scattered along Dominica's west coast. These are, from north to south;


Cabrits Dive Centre East Carib Dive Club The Anchorage Hotel & Dive Centre Dive Dominica Al Dive Nature Island Dive	Picard Beach, just south of Portsmouth Salisbury Beach, mid west coast Castle Comfort, 1 mile south of Roseau Castle Comfort Lodge Loubiere Soufriere

Dominica's dive sites - from north to south


Capucin to Douglas Bay `Point Break` `Anse Grande Wreck` `Pinard Reef` `Toucari Caves` `Toucari Point` `Sponge Gardens` `Long Reef` `Tube Reef` `Wall Dive` `Boulder Rock` `Five Finger Rock` `Douglas Point` Prince Ruperts Bay `Cannon Site` `One Finger Rock` `Anchor Point` `Wreck of the Pia` `Pinnacles` `Barracuda` `Main Crater` `Turtle Point` `Trumpet Reef` `Sulphur Spring Craters` `Ffutsatola Reef` `Pointe Roande Reef` Mid West Coast `Trumpet Fish Reef` `Berties Dream Reef` `Batali Pinnacle` `Coral Gardens (north)` `Rina's Hole` `Whale Shark Reef` `Nose Reef` `Brain Coral Reef`	Mid West Coast (continued) `Lauro Reef` `Salisbury Cave` `Barry's Dream` `Mero Reef` `Castaways Reef` `Maggie's Point` `Rodney's Rock` `Canefield Tug Wreck` South West `The Dowess Wreck` `Champagne` `Pointe Guignard` `Danglebens North` `Danglebens Pinnacles` `Coral Gardens (South)` `Danglebens Reef` `L'Abym (The Wall)` `La Sorciere` `Soufriere Pinnacles` `Cachacrou Pinnacle` `Swiss Cheese` `Scotts Head Drop-off` `Scotts Head Point` `Cashacrou (Crater's Esdge)` `Scotts Head Pinnacle` `Swss Cheese` South (Martinique Channel) `The Condo` `Mountain Top` `The Village` `Suburbs` `King David's Throne` `Lost Hirizons` `Pointe Des Fous`

Whale Watching


Whale watching

The deep waters and the large outflow of fresh water into the Caribbean Sea provide the ideal conditions for many species of whale and dolphin. These can be seen, often at close range, along with frigatebirds, flying fish etc., whilst enjoying an afternoon whale-watch boat excursion. Whale watch outings are very popular with our visitors. Consequently our two main operators, Dive Dominica and the Anchorage Hotel, located side by side at Castle Comfort, just south of Roseau, have exclusive deals with visiting cruise ships for up to five days of the week, with regular visitors able to enjoy this activity only on Wednesdays and Sundays .
Price US$50.00 + VAT per person.

species of Cetaceans to be seen in Dominica's waters

WHALES	DOLPHINS
`SPERM` `DWARF SPERM` `SHORT FIN PILOT` `PYGMY SPERM` `ORCA` `SUDO ORCA` `HUMPBACK`	`SPINNER` `ATLANTIC SPOTTED` `BOTTLENOSE` `FRASER`


underwater photos courtesy of Anchorage Hotel + Dive Centre

protecting cetaceans and
their habitat in the Caribbean,
promoting responsible whale
watching, research,
conservation, education and
advocacy.

.please note that as of 1st March 2006, VAT (value added tax)
is applied to diving (10%) and whale-watch (15%)
Marine Park site user fees @ US$2.00 per tank dive
are generally not included in rates below

Dominica's Dive Centres - from north to south

CABRITS DIVE CENTRE


Cabrits Dive

Peter & Helen Hepp are both experienced divers who decided to escape the 'rat race' of the west and pursue their dream on their favourite Caribbean island of Dominica. They purchased Cabrits Dive Centre in the summer of 2005.
Location:-----Picard Estate, Prince Ruperts Bay, north west
------------coast --just south of the Picard River
Certification:-PADI 5 Star Certified Training Facility and Dive
-------------Centre
Divemaster:--3 Instructors on Staff and 3 Divemasters
Facilities:----Retail dive shop stocked with a wide range of
------------equipment and accessories. Dive boat.
Scuba Rates (US$):9updated - November 2005
-------------*indicates equipment hire included


PADI COURSES `Discover Scuba (1 Dive)-==-95.00` `Discover Scuba (2 Dives)- 140.00` `Open Water Course-=======-400.00` `Advanced Open Water------ 275.00` `Emergency First Response--120.00` `Rescue Diver-----====-----405.00` `Dive Master Program-------555.00` `Open Water Ref'l (4Dives)-225.00` MASK + FINS HIRE `Half Day---------------13.00` `Full Day---------------20.00`	DIVES *`Single Tank Dive------55.00` `Double Tank Dive------85.00`* *`Night Dive (1Dive)----66.00` `Sunset Dive (2Dives)-100.00`* DIVE PACKAGES *`6 Dives (3 doubles)--235.00` `10 Dives (5 doubles)-375.00`* *`14 Dives (7 doubles)-515.00` SNORKELLING `Boat trip-------------40.00`*


Speciality courses: `underwater navigator, deep diver, night diver, underwater photographer, search & recovery diver, underwater naturalist, multilevel diver, drift diver, boat diver, equipment specialist, wreck diver.` Current Special Offer: `5 double tank dives for the price of 4.` `US$305 (incl. equipment), US$265 (without equipment)`

Places to stay in this locality:


Immediate vicinity: Picard Beach Cottages Comfortel Des Champ	North and East of Portsmouth: Heaven's Best Guesthouse Brandy Manor Windblow Estate Calibishie Lodges Pointe Baptiste Guesthouse

EAST CARIB DIVE


Salisbury Beach

Location:-----Salisbury Beach - mid west coast
Certification: PADI
Divemasters:-Harald Zahn (German) over 14 years experience
C.M.A.S. BARAKUDA - one Star P.A.D.I. Open Water Scuba and Medical First Aid instructor . Deep Dive - Night dive - Underwater navigator - Drift dive - wreck dive Specialities
--------------Béatrice Contréra (French) 12 years experience. P.A.D.I. Open Water Instructor.
Languages - French, English, Italian, German, Spanish
--------------Loni Costello (U.S.A.) 1,500 dives experience. P.A.D.I. Open Water Instructor.
Facilities:----Custom 25ft aluminium dive boat + 2 x 115HP motors. 12ft ZODIAC Boat + 30HP motor. Equipment hire.
Beach bar and restaurant.
Scuba Rates (US$):updated March 200910% VAT included


DIVING COURSES `Introductory dive (Pool or Lagoon)` *`OWD or CMAS (4/5 Days 8 Dives)` `AOWD (2/3 Days 5 Dives)` `Rescue Course (2/3 Days)` `PADI/ CMAS Certification` `Log Book`**	`$55.00` `$290.00` `$240.00` `$340.00` `$25.00` `$6.00`


DIVING RATES	weights, tanks included
`One Single Dive` `2 tanks dive (morning or afternoon)----` `6 dives package (2 dives/day)` `10 dives package (2 dives/day)` `Night Dive with boat` `Night Dive from shore` `Daily trip to Scott's Head per boat` `Snorkel trip` `Shore Diving` `(directly from Salisbury Beach)`	`$49.50` `$79.00` `$225.00` `$353.00` `$50.00` `$30.00` `$120.00` `$10.00` `$25.00`

places to stay in this locality:


Immediate vicinity: Casablanca Louis Villa Villa Verde	North & South of Salisbury: Stonedge Marie's Seaview Apartment Caribbean Sea View Holiday Apartments Morning Bird Apartments

ANCHORAGE HOTEL + DIVE CENTRE
please note that this facility was badly damaged during Hurricane Maria and as of January 2020 it has not yet been restored


Anchorage

Location:-----Castle Comfort, approx. 1 mile south of Roseau
Certification:-PADI
Divemasters:-Andrew Armour (manager), Reginald Philbert and Michael Henry, all well qualified and experienced PADI instructors.
Facilities:----Swimming pool for training beginners. 39-foot custom diesel powered boat with maximum capacity of 14 divers and a fast 30-foot boat for 25 whale watchers/snorkelers. New 60 ft. catamaran capable of holding 60 passengers/snorkelers. Equipment hire. Hotel, bar and restaurant.
Scuba + whale-watch Rates (US$):


DIVING COURSES `Discover Scuba (Pool)` `Introduction to Scuba (Single Tank Dive)` `Introduction to Scuba (Double Tank Dive)` `Open Water Course` `Advanced Open Water Course` `Rescue Diver Course` `Referral Course` `Medic First Aid Course` `Gear Rental---------------------------------`	`$40.00` `$100.00` `$120.00` `$365.00` `$265.00` `$400.00` `$245.00` `$100.00` `$15.00` `$25.00`


DIVING RATES (equipment included)	-	-
`Single Tank Dive` `Double Tank Dive` `Night Dive` `Snorkel (3 hours)` `Boat Charter (hourly rate)------------------`	`$` `$` `$` `$` `$90.00`	`$55.00` `$75.00` `$60.00` `$30.00` `$165.00`


WHALE + DOLPHIN BOAT TRIP (3.5 hours)	-	-
`Per Person` `Boats depart Anchorage at 2.00pm` `every Wednesday and Sunday, returning 5.30pm`		`$50.00`

Places to stay in this locality:


Immediate vicinity: Anchorage Hotel Evergreen Hotel Comfort House, Castle Comfort Angie's Hideaway , Wallhouse Croton Cottage , Wallhouse Wallhouse Apartment	Roseau and Surrounds: Roseau Around Roseau Roseau Valley

DIVE DOMINICA at CASTLE COMFORT LODGE


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Location:-----Castle Comfort, approx. 1 mile south of Roseau
This is the longest serving Dive Centre in Dominica, a family run business with an excellent reputation.
Certification:-PADI, NAUI, NASDS
Divemasters:-Derek Perryman (proprietor) - a total of 7 well qualified and experienced instructors and divemasters, all PADI / STCW Basic Safety certified. Other skills - International Referal / Nitrox / IANTD Nitrox Blender
Aaron Carbon is a native of Dominica has been with Dive Dominica since 1993. He is a very experienced instructor and his knowledge of our dive sites and marine life is exceptional.
Paul Crask is from England, now resident in Dominica. Paul's professional training was at Pro Dive USA and Dive Asia with PADI award winning Course Director Bjorn Täckmann.
Facilities:----Small pool for training beginners. Equipment hire. Lodge dedicated to divers, bar and restaurant.


`Boats`	`Engine/s-`	`Capacity`
`30ft. Custom Island Hopper`	`Diesel`	`10 divers`
`36ft. Custom Dive Catamaran`	`2 Diesels`	`20 divers`
`47ft. Custom Dive/Snorkel Catamaran`	`2 Diesels`	`20 divers`
`45ft. Custom Snorkel Catamaran with sonar device` `for detecting whales`	`2 Diesels`	`40 whale` `watchers`

all boats are equipped with life jackets, VHF radio, first aid kit, oxygen, fire extinguishers, flairs, heads and are fully Insured.
RATES UPDATED FEBRUARY 2010.
Scuba + whale-watch Rates (US$):
subject to 10% VAT as of 1st March 2006
Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve Fee - $2.00 per tank dive


DIVING COURSES `Discover Scuba (1 tank shore dive introduction)` `(2 tank boat dive introduction)` `Open Water Certification (PADI/NAUI/NASDS)` `(add manual $50.00, equipment $82.00)` `Open Water Referral` `Advanced Open Water (add manual $50.00, equipment``$82.00)` `Nitrox Certification (includes 2 dives) Private Dive Master`	`$75.00` `$170.00` `$300.00` `$250.00` `$300.00` `$185.00 $60.00`


SPECIALITY COURSES	-
`PADI Divemaster (8 days)` `PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Speciality (½ day) + manual, tables` `PADI Rescue Diver & Junior Rescue Diver (3 days) + manual` `PADI Deep Diver (2 days) + manual` `PADI Wreck Diver Speciality (2 days) + manual` `PADI Underwater Navigator Speciality (1 day) + manual` `PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality (1 day)` `Project AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Speciality (½ day)` `PADI Multi Level Diver Speciality (1 day)` `Emergency First Response (½ day) + manual` `PADI Underwater Naturalist Speciality (1 days)` `DAN Oxygen Provider (½ day) + workbook` `Professional Development Course (10 days)` `for those aiming at a career in the dive industry.`	`$800.00` `$230.00` `$300.00` `$225.00` `$225.00` `$200.00` `$175.00` `$100.00` `$175.00` `$150.00` `$175.00` `$150.00` `$1,710.00`


DIVING RATES (equipment included)	-	.
`Snorkelling Tour --------------------------- ----------` `Single Tank Boat Dive` `Double Tank Boat Dive` `Single Tank Night Boat Dive` `3 day 6 Dive (boat) package` `5 day 10 Dive (boat) package`	.	`$30.00` `$55.00` `$90.00` `$60.00` `$250.00` `$380.00`


EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES	per day
`Sherwood Regulators and Gauges ------------------------` `Genesis BCD` `Dive Buddy - Mask, fins and snorkel` `Shortie Wet Suits` `Dive Lights` `Dive Computer`	`$10.00` `$10.00` `$10.00` `$14.00` `$14.00-` `$14.00-`


WHALE + DOLPHIN SEAFARI (afternoon boat trip)	-	.
`Per Person` `Boats depart Castle Comfort Lodge at 2.00pm,` `returning at dusk, every Wednesday and Sunday` `children under age 10 - half price` *`this activity is subject to 15% VAT`*		`$50.00`

Places to stay in this locality:


Immediate vicinity: Castle Comfort Lodge Anchorage Hotel Evergreen Hotel Comfort House, Castle Comfort Angie's Hideaway , Wallhouse Croton Cottage , Wallhouse	Roseau and Surrounds: Roseau Around Roseau Roseau Valley


dive/accommodation packages also available with Fort Young Hotel on the waterfront in Roseau. Dive Dominica collect guests from their jetty for diving and whale watch.

ALDive & W.A.T.E.R. Sports
LOUBIERE, south west coast of DOMINICA


AlDive

This speciality dive and water sports centre managed by Billy and Samantha Lawrence, uses a system that is linked with all its stakeholders and clients to provide a vast array of marine related services. This alliance provides diving, boating services, Watersports, deep sea tours, off-road tours, hiking, turtle sensitizing tours etc, with personal service along with a genuine sense of family. It has an on-site bar and restaurant called the Sea Garden offering French cuisine with a deck built out to the waters edge.

Location:-------Loubiere (bordering Wallhouse), S W DominicaCertification:-PADI, NAUI, DAN, IANTD, EFRDivemaster:-----1 Master Instructor on Staff, certified Dive guidesFacilities:-----marine services, training, Watersports and diving.
Scuba Rates (US$)subject to 10% VAT last updated 15 Aug 2011
Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve Fee - $2.00 per tank dive


PADI COURSES `Discover Scuba (1 Dive)-==-80.00` `Discover Scuba (2 Dives)- 150.00` `Open Water Course-=======-400.00` `Advanced Open Water------ 275.00` `Emergency First Response--140.00` `Rescue Diver-----====-----475.00` `Dive Master Program-------555.00` `Referral Dives -230.00`	DIVES `Single Tank Dive------ 55.00` `Double Tank Dive------ 80.00` `Night Dive (1Dive)---- 60.00` `Sunset Dive (2Dives)- 100.00` DIVE PACKAGES `6 Dives (3 doubles)-- 250.00` `10 Dives (5 doubles)- 360.00` `14 Dives (7 doubles)- 510.00` SNORKELLING `Boat trip------------- 40.00`


Speciality courses: `available`

Places to stay in this locality:


Immediate vicinity: Anchorage Hotel Evergreen Hotel Angie's Hideaway , Wallhouse Croton Cottage , Wallhouse Comfort House, Castle Comfort	Roseau and Surrounds: Roseau Around Roseau Roseau Valley

NATURE ISLAND DIVE


Nature Island Dive

Places to stay in this locality:


Immediate vicinity: Gallion on Sea	Scotts Head: Deaux-La-Mers Apartments Castille Paradise Ocean View Apartments Windsor Villa Apartment

We accept payment by credit card

Where to stay in Dominica - island-wide accommodation


Roseau	around Roseau	Roseau Valley & Laudat	South
Interior	mid to north West Coast	north facing North East Coast	East Coast

private villas and apartments

Examples of private, furnished accommodation available for short term holiday rental

Coffee River Cottages, NE Dominica - US$100 per night for 2 persons

Hodges View Cottage, currently unavailable

North East - Sunrise Gardens, Calibishie, from US$80 per night

La Tye Cottage, Woodford Hill, near Calibishie, NE Dominica - from US$60.00 per night

North West - 2 bed cottage with sea view - available again from 1st June 2015

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Salisbury, mid west coast, 2 bed apartment from US$60.00 per night

mid west coast, 3 bed oceanfront villa near dive centre from US$75 per night

Mero, mid west coast 3 bed apartment from US$75 per night

Mero, mid west coast 2 bed accommodation for max 5 persons €65 per night

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1 + 2 bed apartments, mid west coast, from US$80 per night

cottage annex on private estate, mid west coast - US$70 per night

Tranquility in style - in the cool, forested mountains.

South West - 4 bed villa from US$160 per night

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Martin's Suite, Morne Daniel US$105.00 per night

Springdale Apartments, Morne Daniel from US$80.00 per night

3 bed villa, Canefield East, from US$70 per night

2 bed apartment, Roseau Valley, from US$50 per night

1 bed country eco cottage only US$120 per night

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East Coast Region - 2 bed cottage from US$60 per night

Sisserou Lodge - in the hills behind Roseau US$175 per night

Comfort House, near 3 dive centres, SW Dominica - from US$85 per night

Angie's Hideaway near 3 dive centres, SW Dominica, from US$80.00 per night

South West, 2 bed villa near 3 dive centres from US$70.00 per night

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Soufriere Bay - waterfront cottage - from US$60 per night

Garvin's Apartment - 1 bed apartment, Scotts Head, US$50 single, US$60 double

Scotts Head - 1 bed apartment from US$50 per night

Scotts Head - bedsit US$55, 2 bed apartment US$80 per night

2 bed apartment, Scotts Head, from US$70.00 per night

most of the above offer attractive discounts for extended stays. Click on image for rates, details


	Contact us to book, or for further information Tel: (767) 449 6233 Nature Island Destinations Ltd. P.O. Box 1639, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies