Whale and Dolphin Watching in Dominica is by far one of the most exciting experiences for nature and animal lovers. Dominica is a wild and enchanting paradise in the Caribbean, so together with hiking and exploring its rich interior, discovering the life of its resident marine mammals as a must for everyoneÂ’s adventure plan.

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Dominica is one of the most exciting experiences one can witness.

After hiking and exploring DominicaÂ’s rich interior, discovering the life in its marine mammals is a must for everyoneÂ’s adventure plan and what better place than the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here there are many resident fish species as well as migratory ones, so you stand a pretty good chance of a sighting on nearly every voyage.

There are 79 species of whales and 32 species of dolphins of which over 21 dolphin species live in and visit our waters. The whales that are most commonly sighted are pilot whales, sperm whales, and humpbacks. From the winter months all the way through the summer months, sperm whales are usually spotted year round off the coast of the island within deep waters. They use the deep trenches for protection from predators. The humpbacks and sperm whales are often spotted with calves, which spend their time playing in our coastal waters.

Deciding what to bring and what to wear during your whale and dolphin watching experience is more important than what many may think. The rule of thumb is being prepared and take more than what you think you will need. At a minimum, bring a light jacket (rain jacket is your best option), granola bars (in case you need a snack), a paper sack (in the event you get more sea sick than you thought), and a well charged camera with extra memory.

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