Dominica is the perfect Caribbean island for the active family that enjoys nature and adventure.
Many activities from a whale watching cruise as Dominica is one of the only countries in the Caribbean where sperm whales roam its waters all year long. Exploring the island’s oceans and marine life is essential to the Dominican experience, and the Whale Watching Cruise excursion grants the opportunity for guests and their families to dive right into the island’s vast waters.
Dominica is rated as one of the top 10 dive locations in the world. Scuba divers choose from a variety of dive sites featuring dramatic walls and pinnacles, pristine reefs, and unique creatures. Named for the bubbling waters rising from volcanic thermal springs on the ocean floor, travelers are invited to discover Champagne Reef's dazzling undersea creatures and their homes with this guided snorkeling tour. Perched on the edge of a submerged volcano, Champagne Reef attracts snorkeling enthusiasts around the world, offering potential encounters with the remains of the 17th-century Spanish shipwreck and high viewing expectancies of a myriad of sea life, including sponges, lobsters, parrot fish, and a resident population of Hawksbill turtles.
Located 2500 feet above sea level, the Freshwater Lake lies in the center of an old volcano within the Morne Trois Piton National Park. Kayaking on the lake is a serene and fun way to enjoy this pristine environment. To stretch your legs you can hike the 2.5 miles trail around the perimeter for even more fantastic views.
Adventuresome visitors can kayak on cool mountain lakes, swim in secluded river pools, or tube down choppy rivers into the calm waters on the West Coast. Dominica is a spectacular natural outdoor gym and spa and when the family wants to relax after an adventurous day, they can take advantage of the many natural sulfur hot springs and bubbling mud baths dotted around the island.
Whether you're looking for a rugged day of hiking, a heart-stirring day of diving, or just a lazy afternoon relaxing on a veranda surrounded by the sounds of birds, wind through leaves, and scenes unfound anywhere else, Dominica—and its people—await you with open arms, restorative days, and relaxing nights.