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Dominica Scuba Diving Vacations


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Scuba Diving Vacations are fun and exciting,
especially in Dominica.

Do you enjoy strapping on your scuba gear and plunging beneath the waves?

Are you fascinated at the thought of exploring an underwater realm that is teeming with countl
ess forms of aquatic life, such as . . .

  • Frog fish
  • Snake Eels
  • Chain Moray Eels
  • Long snout Sea horses
  • Long snout butterfly fish
  • Mantis
  • Pederson Shrimp
  • White Spotted Triggerfish
  • Queen angelfish
  • Feather Duster Worms
  • Scrawled File Fish
  • Spotted Scorpion Fish
  • Bat Fish
    Trumpet Fish

    and the attractive Hawksbill Turtle . . . just to name just a few?

    If so, you just have to give Scuba Diving in Dominica a try - it's exhilarating!


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    Dominica is rated among the top 5 dive sites in the whole of the Caribbean and number 8 in the world. 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 . . .

    • numerous wrecks
    • 1000 feet drop-offs
    • immaculately stunning coral reefs
    • underwater hot springs which emit constant streams of tiny "champagne-like" bubbles from subterranean volcanic activity

    Where are the Best Locations for a Scuba Diving Vacation in Dominica?

    Fantastic dive sites can be found all along Dominica's 29 mile West Coast. Remember that this island has such an abundance of exotic marine life that Scuba diving in Dominica is a guaranteed delight, regardless of where you go.

    However, one of the most popular locations for a scuba diving vacation in Dominica is Scott's Head/Soufriere Bay which is located along the southern tip of the island.

    Scott's Head/Soufriere Bay is actually a submerged volcano, and the variety of aquatic life in this area is truly fascinating. This is one dive-site you just can't afford to miss!

    Also, it's important to note that the waters off the northwest and southwest sections of coastline are so abundant they've been designated as marine reserves.

    Scuba Diving Vacations in Dominica are Unique . . .

    Some of the marine life considered rare to much of the Caribbean can easily be found in Dominica.


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    Our island paradise also has some of the most pristine coral reefs in the entire Caribbean region. These beautiful coral reefs are a graced with large tube, vase, and barrel sponges, as well as an abundance of colorful anemones.

    Not only will you find an abundance of coral reefs, but you will find them entwined among a volcanic understructure. This combination offers divers a topography consisting of caves, tunnels, arches, canyons, and pinnacles unmatched elsewhere in the Caribbean.

    Not only is Scuba Diving in Dominica fun and exciting, but it will be an unforgettable experience for even the most seasoned diver.

    Here is a handy list of Dive operators in Dominica:


    1. Anchorage Dive Centre Tel: (767) 448-2638
    2. Dive Dominica Tel: (767) 448-2188
    3. Cabrits Dive Centre Tel: (767) 445-3010
    4. Nature Island Dive Tel: (767) 449-8181
    5. East Carib Dive Tel: (767) 449-6575

P.S. - If you want to learn to scuba dive, ask your dive operator about taking a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver course, the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world; in a short time YOU will be enjoying the wonders of Dominica's underwater world.

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