Dominica
The competition, training, courses, and camps take place inside the scenic Soufriere/Scott’s Head Marine Reserve. This is the place to achieve your potential!
Discover Dominica
Dominica is aptly named the Caribbean’s Nature Island. Spectacular views of the rain forest, mountains, and ocean await you! There are dozens of waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and pools (some thermal), as well as world-class hiking trails, dive sites, and more!
A few of our favourites include: Emerald Pool, Titou Gorge, The Cathedral, Freshwater and Boeri Lakes, Victoria Falls, Trafalgar Falls, Wavine Cirique Falls, Boiling Lake, Champagne Reef, Scott’s Head Peninsula, L’Abym Wall, whale watching, hiking, and canyoning.
Getting to Dominica
| Main airport: | Douglas Charles (formerly Melville Hall); airport code DOM |
| Local airlines: | Air Antilles, interCaribbean Airways, Silver Airways, Winair |
| Local ferries: | https://www.express-des-iles.fr/, https://www.valferry.fr/ |
| Tip: | Booking flights separately to the major hubs(e.g.: Athens to Paris, Paris to PTP or Toronto to MIA) will often save you money! |
From the United States and Canada
- Make a one-stop connection from up to 42 cities in North America served by American Airlines to Miami International Airport.
- Take a direct American Airlines flight from Miami International Airport to Dominica or New York City.
- American Airlines currently offers daily non-stop flights to Dominica on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
- Make a one-stop connection through San Juan, Puerto Rico, into Dominica from Mondays to Sundays. Or connect through other Caribbean hubs, including Barbados (BGI), Trinidad & Tobago (POS), Antigua (ANU), St. Maarten (SXM), and several others.
Other major airlines from the United States and Canada will connect through one of the hubs listed above.
Options include Delta, JetBlue, United, Southwest, and Spirit. From Europe, options include Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Air France, and British Airways.
If you prefer to fly another airline, visit Delta or JetBlue.
From the U.K. and Europe:
Check direct flights to Antigua, Barbados, and St. Lucia. From there, it is just a 40-minute hop across to Dominica. There are also direct flights to St. Maarten, and local flights from there to Dominica.
From Paris(ORY), France, there are direct flights into the neighbouring islands of Martinique(FDF) and Guadeloupe(PTP). From Martinique or Guadeloupe, it is just a short local flight or ferry.
From Asia/Pacific:
We recommend flying via the USA and then via Puerto Rico.
Accommodation
There are options to suit most budgets in both Soufriere and Scott’s Head, as well as the south side of the capital city, Roseau. You can find apartments, eco-cottages, hotels, shared houses, and camping! For those looking for a touch of class check out the stunning Jungle Bay villas.
Budget Options
Soufriere Guesthouse
Nestled in the Soufriere valley just a five-minute walk from natural thermal springs, Soufriere Guesthouse has wifi, a large balcony with hammocks, space for stretching/yoga, and a full shared kitchen. Private rooms and shared dorms (budget option) available.
Rodney’s Wellness Retreat
This beautiful campground has wifi, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tropical garden, and plenty of space for stretching/yoga.
Car Rental & Transportation
Though a car isn’t completely necessary, we highly recommend renting/sharing a vehicle to get to many of the great attractions on the island! Valley Car Rentals offers discounted rates for athletes and crew.
Many apartments are walking distance to the dive site. There is regular public transportation between Scott’s Head, Soufriere, and the capital city, Roseau.
Food
There are local mini marts where you can buy basics in both Soufriere and Scott’s Head. Bigger supermarkets in Roseau carry most of what you’ll need! Try Fresh Market, Astaphan’s, and Whitchurch IGA. There is also a fruit and vegetable market near the bay front in Roseau. Fruits, veggies, coconuts, and coconut water can also be found at roadside stalls, and fresh fish can be bought from the local fishermen in Soufriere and Scott’s Head!
There are local restaurants serving great, reasonably-priced post-dive meals for all diets. Take-away orders can also be arranged in advance.