Whale Watching in Dominica

To see one reason why Dominica is commonly called the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean, all you have to do is pay us a visit. Our tropical paradise currently sports a 90% success rate in viewing whales and dolphins while on whale watching tours.

You can often see these magnificent creatures at close range, along with frigate birds, flying fish, and other forms of marine life, all from the comfort of your hydrophone equipped catamaran.

Watching whales in Dominica is spectacular!

Due to the fact that Dominica is concerned about the overall welfare of these marine creatures, your tour usually begins with educational and boat safety briefing.

Whale watching tours start along the west coast of the island (that's where a majority of sightings occur) and can last up to 3 1/2 hours.

Generally trips range from just south of Scott's Head to Salisbury, or the southern half of the island.

Over the years, 22 different species of Cetaceans (the marine order which includes Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises) have been sighted in Dominica's waters. The most common sightings are:

• Sperm Whales
• Spinner
• Spotted Dolphins
• Pilot Whales

It's also important to add that success rates on these trips are much higher during the winter months from the end of November to March.

Watching Whales in Dominica is Exhilarating!

During the tour, hydrophones are dropped into the water every 15 minutes or 3 miles, in order to pick up the clicking, pinging, and whistling sounds of these magnificent creatures.

This way you will be prepared to watch with fascination as they break the surface of the water.

One thing is that Dominica has a very unique underwater terrain - very close to the coast the seascape drops off thousands of feet, providing nutrients for whales to feed on which are not normally found so near shore.

In addition to this, the sheltered, deep water along Dominica's West Coast provides an ideal calving and breeding ground for this planets' largest toothed animal, the Sperm Whale.

Whale watching is a year-round activity in Dominica, and it's an adventure you just can't afford to miss.

So book your tour today.

For more information on watching whales in Dominica please contact the following tour operators:

Anchorage Whale Watch & Dive Center P.O.Box 34 Roseau Dominica W.I Tel. 767-448-2638

Castle Comfort Dive Lodge Castle Comfort, Dominica W.I Tel. 767-448-2188