Join Green Edventures for the ultimate adrenaline rush and swim with the largest predators on Earth! 

Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, Dominica is a small island country located in the eastern Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles archipelago. Nicknamed the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” due to its lush mountainous rainforest, natural hot springs, and rare flora and fauna, this beautiful island is still largely undiscovered and off the beaten track to common tourists. For the first time, Green Edventures is offering a small number of participants an unforgettable land and sea adventure to explore this incredible island!

Overview:

Leave the cold at home and spend 5 days on the water basking in the Caribbean sun while searching for Dominica’s most famous local residents - pods of sperm whales! Not only will you have a chance to swim with the largest predators on Earth, you will also snorkel amongst colorful fish on one of Dominica’s beautiful coral reefs.

Above the waterline, you will explore the island’s stunning volcanic landscapes as you hike to jungle waterfalls, soak in a natural hot spring, and swim through a mountain gorge to reach an emerald pool.     

Dates: Saturday to Saturday 8 Days / 7 Nights

• Session 1: March 27-April 3, 2027 (Tour Leader Aimee Lowe)

• Session 2: March 31-April 7, 2027 (Tour Leader Kristen Hoss)

Lodging: 7 nights in an ocean view room at the Ft. Young Hotel; double occupancy

Minimum 6 / Maximum 6

Each session needs a minimum of 6 participants to reach critical mass. If we are unable to run the tour due to insufficient enrollment, all participants will receive a full refund.

Once the trip is confirmed, you will receive an email that contains the travel parameters for booking your flight, waivers, and other tour-specific details. 

Passports/Visas:

Visit the US State Department Website for the most current requirements. Most destinations require your passport to be valid 6 months beyond your planned departure date. Check your passport now to avoid last minute stress and hassle. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/DominicanRepublic.html

Vaccinations & Travel Health:

Visit the CDC website for the most current requirements for travel and other travel health related suggestions and concerns for your destination:

Environment: Open water

Physical Activity Level: Moderate to difficult depending on your swimming ability

Lodging: 3-star hotel

Participants should be prepared to swim in the open ocean/ deep water in variable conditions when there are whales present.

We will be on the boat for 5 hours a day, so it is important that you remain aware of your own physical limits, and take time to sit out of a swim if necessary. 

There are no ladders on the boat, so you must have sufficient arm strength to pull yourself up on the back platform of the boat.

Although there are at least 200 sperm whales that live year round in Dominica’s waters, their territory is vast, and they are capable of diving over 9,000 feet for 90 minutes at a time. The probably is high that you will be able to swim close to the sperm whales, but it cannot be guaranteed.

Our captain and guide will use their expert knowledge to locate the whales, but there will likely be long periods of time where we don't see any marine mammals. There is also a chance of finding a pod of whales that decide that they have other plans and choose not to come close. In that case, we will head inland and enjoy snorkeling on one of Dominica's beautiful coral reefs. However, our guides will never give up the search for whales that are comfortable with our presence in their world, and you never know what kind of life-changing experience you may have.

Map

Wetsuit, snorkeling mask, and fins. Rentals available. 

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Cancellation Policy

• Arrive in Dominica: Once you arrive at the Douglas-Charles International Airport, your trip leader will be there to meet you as soon as you exit immigration. Those that arrive within the travel parameters will travel together to the Fort Young Hotel - your home for the next 7 nights.

• Lodging: Fort Young Hotel 

• Meals: Welcome Dinner

Activity: Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before embarking on our first 5 hour quest to snorkel with the largest predators on Earth. Since the ocean, and the wildlife within, are unpredictable, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to snorkel with sperm whales. However, the probability that you will be able to swim close to these giants is very high. There is also a chance of encountering false killer whales, pilot whales, and dolphins.

• Morning: On the water searching for/ snorkeling with sperm whales and any other marine mammals we find

• Late Afternoon: Leisure time to enjoy the hotel amenities before joining the group for dinner in Roseau

• Lodging: Fort Young Hotel 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activity: After spending the morning on the water, we will have time for a short break at the hotel before it’s time to venture inland. You will have a chance to take in the island’s unbridled scenery on our drive into the rainforest. On our first stop, we’ll explore a hidden waterfall that is only accessible by swimming through a breathtaking canyon. Next, we’ll head to Ti Kwen Glo Cho to relax and rejuvenate as we soak in one of Dominica’s natural hot springs. 

• Morning: On the water searching for/ snorkeling with sperm whales 

• Afternoon: Swim through the Titou Gorge and soak in the Ti Kwen Glo Cho Hot Springs

• Lodging: Fort Young Hotel 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activity: Our quest to snorkel with sperm whales continues as we meet our boat captain and expert guide, with hydrophone in hand, for our last 2 days on the water.

• Morning: On the water searching for/ snorkeling with sperm whales and whatever else we find

• Late Afternoon/ Evening: Relax at the hotel or take a stroll into town for some shopping and/ or cultural immersion 

• Lodging: Fort Young Hotel

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activity: After breakfast, we will head to Champagne Reef. This reef is one of the best snorkel destinations in the Caribbean and gets its name from the bubbles that come up through the seafloor from the volcanically active thermal spring underneath. We will return to the hotel to dry off before we head to the extreme tip of the island for lunch. Next, we will travel to a UNESCO World Hertitage Site and take a short scenic walk for a panoramic view of Dominica’s famed twin falls.

• Morning: Snorkel trip at Champagne Reef (Or add on 2 boat dives for certified SCUBA divers. Minimum 3 divers. Cost to be determined.)
• Late Afternoon: Visit the spectacular twin falls of Trafalgar
• Evening: Join the group for dinner at the hotel
• Lodging: Fort Young Hotel 
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Activity: Breakfast at the hotel. Group airport transfer. Travel home.

Meals: Breakfast