Trip Details

Imagine yourself in a calm, clear ocean, drifting calmly. Suddenly, loud clicking, strong enough to vibrate your body enter your awareness. You look around and here they are – a pod of Sperm whales – slowly swimming towards you, scanning you using their sonar.

Dominica is home to one of the world’s only resident pods of Sperm whales and is possibly the best place to swim with them and witness the famous “sleeping Giants”.

We have created an activity rich program which includes daily swims, afternoon workshops, land exploration and great food.

Groups are small – only 5 guests on each trip to keep it very personal and to provide the best opportunity to maximise the time in the water..

Swimming with Sperm whales in Dominica requires a special government t permit which we have acquired for you. Each of the guests will be granted a permit which will enable you to swim and post photos and videos you take on the trip.

Trip Location

Dominica

Trip Dates

9-16 December 2023

Price Includes

Transfers between the airport to the Hotel
6 Nights Hotel Accomodation
Breakfast and Lunch
6 days on the water - Whale Swim / Freediving
Daily Freediving / Snorkelling / Workshops

Price Excludes

Airfares (International / Domestic
Travel Insurance
Dinner
Alcohol / Soft Drinks
Tips

Required for the trip

Wind Stopper jacket / Rain Coat
Sunscreen
Long Sleeve shirt
Any personal medication
Snorkelling / freediving gear (Weights are provided)

What to Expect

Small Groups- 5 guests in a group.
Minimal Current- If there is a bit of current – we simply move to a different spot.
Unlimited depth- We usually train around Sea mountains coming up from 60m or so. For deeper dives – we can easily find 180m.
Daily workshops - Breathing, relaxation, photography, whale and marine...
Daily Whale swim - Licensed boat and guide. Photographer in the water with the group.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dominica

We will pick you up from the airport and head over to the hotel. After checkin and a short orientation we will hold a safety briefing.

You will have time to snorkel, enjoy the pool and other ammenities the hotel has to offer

Day 2-6full days on the water

07:30: After an early breakfast we head out to look for whales. Whales can regularly be seen within 20 minutes from the warf but it may take longer.
We may run a snorkelling / Freediving session next to one of the many reefs. This depends on the desire of the group.
Lunch will be served on the boat.
Boat returns to the resort around 15:00

After a bit of rest we will explore the island – lots to see!
Dinner in one of the many restaurants.

Day 7Check out - Heading Home

After breakfast we will say our goodbyes and will head over to the airport in time for the last flight out from Dominica.

The Hotel

So that you will experience the best Dominica has to offer, We have chosen the Fort Young hotel - on the water, amazing rooms, fantastic food and close to the boat ramp. You will stay at a Twin share arrangement but can also upgrade for a single option at an additional charge.