Dominica's Dive Sites

The following Dive Sites have been given ratings based on both the currents and the required skill level of a diver. However, as with all dives, plans can change daily. The instructor or divemaster will generally begin the week with easier dives and increase the level of difficulty of the dive site as the week progresses. Given the right conditions, there is no reason why divers should not do a more advanced site on a particular day. Remember, the site destination is determined by the individual instructor or divemaster onboard. He or she is in charge and will let you know whether or not it is safe to dive a site.

Here is a lisitng of Dive Operators in Dominica.

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The following Dive Sites are grouped by Area, then Level of Difficulty.

Cabrits

Map Ref: NW

  Portsmouth

Beautiful reefs dropping off sharply to a sandy bottom. More...

Pinard

Map Ref: NW

  Portsmouth

Impressive pinnacle, 300 foot long tunnel. More...

Cottage Point

Map Ref: NW

  Portsmouth

The remains of an 18th century wreck. More...

Douglas Point

Map Ref: NW

  Portsmouth

Canyon and tunnel covered in corals and sponges. More...

Pointe Ronde and the Craters

Map Ref: NW

Gently sloping reef More...

Toucari Bay

Map Ref: NW

  Portsmouth

A secluded area with coral covered rocks. More...

Point Break

Map Ref: NW

  Portsmouth

A must for divers who do not mind currents and love adventure. More...

Five Finger Rock

Map Ref: NW

  Portsmouth

Not far offshore from the Cabrits Peninsula. More...

Soufriere Pinnacles

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

This is the very southern end of L'Abym, and it can be done independently or as a drift to L'Abym. More...

L'Abym (La Sourcier)

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

The very defintion of an Abyss!! A plunging wall that drops over 1500 ft into the blue! More...

Pointe Guignard

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

Just south of Champagne, Pt Guignard is an easy dive, but the point can have some strong currents. More...

Champagne Reef

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

One of Dominica's best known and requested dive sites, with hot water springs a few yards off shore. More...

Scott's Head Pinnacle

Map Ref: S

  Scott's Head

One of the island's most famous dive sites. More...

Dangleben's Pinnacles

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

"The best site in the Soufriere Bay" according to one of the island's Dive Instructors. More...

Coral Gardens North (Dangleben's North)

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

A shallow and colourful dive with large areas of coral. More...

Condo

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

Great dive site on the south west coast. More...

Scott's Head Drop Off (Scott's Head Point)

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

One of the planet Earth's "sweet spots." More...

Crater's Edge

Map Ref: S

  Scott's Head

A volcanic ridge northwest from Scott's Head pinnacle. More...

The Suburbs

Map Ref: S

  Soufriere

Richly covered rock drop-offs More...

Mountain Top

Map Ref: S

A rarely visited site 1/2 mile from shore in the Atlantic More...

The Village

Map Ref: S

Another advanced southern Atlantic dive site More...

Coral Gardens and Batali Pinnacle

Map Ref: SW

Two of the most sheltered dive sites nestled in Batali Bay. More...

Nose Reef and Whaleshark Reef

Map Ref: W

  Mero

Reefs starting 55 feet and cascading down to 130+ feet. More...

Rina's Hole

Map Ref: W

  Mero

This is a great shallow dive offering a beautiful swim More...

Rodney's Rock

Map Ref: W2

  Mero

A shallow dive offering one of the best critter dives. More...