Exploring Dominica While on a Cruise
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In Dominica, you can expect extraordinary landscapes and exciting ways to experience them as you enjoy the breath-taking sights the island has to offer.
Dominica is a wonderful Caribbean island that offers many opportunities to explore nature. Though it was devastated by Hurricane Maria in September 2017, Dominicans did not let that tragedy hold them back, and they reopened their ports shortly after. Of course, not every activity is back to its full splendour; for example, the Botanic Gardens still show significant signs of the hurricane damage. Nonetheless, Dominica is ready to welcome tourists back to the island and get back to life as usual.
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How you get to Dominica
Dominica is a popular cruise destination, and many Cruise lines include it in their itinerary. You can look at MSC Cruise or Costa Cruises to find the option that best suits your needs.
Celebrity Cruises offers a more luxurious experience, with Broadway-level musical entertainment, menus curated by Michelin Star Chefs, and attentive staff ready to help with your every need.
For a new and exclusive experience, the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection tailors a unique cruise adventure. You’ll be able to book a suite with all the comforts that money can buy. If you prefer, you even have the option to charter your own yacht for a more private experience.
Volcano Snorkelling
Dominica’s snorkelling grounds offer some of the most beautiful sights you’ll ever see. Go swimming in the Champagne Reef and take in its majestic fauna and unique characteristics.
Champagne Reef gets its name from a fascinating phenomenon caused by the geothermal activity around the reef. During diving, you’ll be able to see a consistent stream of bubbles that resemble sparkling champagne.
The snorkelling tour is offered by Waitukubuli Tours.
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Whale Watching
With Waitukubuli Tours, you’ll get to see some of the local flora and fauna during a guided hike, and you’ll learn some interesting facts about the plants and animals found only on the island of Dominica.
Then, you’ll board a boat and go out to sea for the whale-watching portion of the tour, where you’ll be able to spot pilot whales, sperm whales, and even humpbacks. Your guide will teach you about each of the species’ biology and behaviour, giving you an educational and breath-taking experience.
Hiking to the Boiling Lake
Waitukubuli Tours also offers many options for hiking safely through the wilderness with a guide that can answer questions about the local flora and fauna.
For experienced hikers, there’s a more challenging trail leading to the Boiling Lake. This hike has the same nature-focused experience as the other hikes, but it provides a greater element of adventure. For all hikes, guides are available to help you through the rainforest trail and to make sure the experience is fun, enriching, and safe.
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Canyoning
Hike through the rainforest, jump into crystalline pools of water, and brave the gorges that nature has carved in these beautiful landscapes on this canyoning adventure offered by Extreme Dominica. No particular set of skills are necessary, and the guides will make sure to teach you the basics of canyoning safely before you go. This tour is sure to give you the thrill you are seeking while on vacation in Dominica.
By choosing Dominica, you’ll never have a dull moment during your vacation. Just make sure to behave like a responsible tourist.
If you stop at a restaurant, we recommend you try lionfish. This tasty dish is a danger to the local fish, so you’ll be helping the environment while enjoying a delicious meal. If that doesn’t say vacation, I don’t know what does.
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