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 The reefs looked exceptionally healthy to me and there was no shortage of marine life, such as neon crab, moray eels, squid, squirrel fish, blue tang and turtles galore. We spotted a few bat fish and octopus on many shore dives as well.
Scott’s Head & Scott’s Head Point are two other sites that stood out amongst the others. Beautiful multi-colored sponges abound here and breathtaking photographs are the result.
As a cautionary note, there is no decompression chamber in Dominica. The closest is in Martinique which isn’t too far away, but something to be aware of.
Non-divers should know that many of the activities on the island are geared towards divers or adventure seekers. There isn’t much to do if you are the casino, resorty type of traveler. There aren’t many sandy beaches in the Roseau/Soufriere area either and pools are a must in the heat, so plan accordingly. However, there are two beaches, one black sand and one white sand, on the North end of the island.
 
Castle Comfort Dive Lodge is located one mile South of Roseau near Soufriere and offers great dive packages with unlimited shore diving. You can also stay next door at Anchorage or stay in town at the Fort Young Hotel, which does not offer diving but does have incredible view of the mountains.
Regardless of where you stay, Roseau town is the hub of Dominica. It takes $1.50EC, which is about US $0.50, to get to there by bus and is one mile away from Castle Comfort if you are up for a brisk walk.
The Green Flash Restaurant is located down the road
from the dive lodge and offers live music and great food. It is an open-air restaurant offering great views of the mountains and sea.
It is difficult to predict when the absolute best time to go to Dominica is because of the varying temperatures and rain fall. But I have found that June through August is pleasant, but expect rain several times and day and bring the proper gear. Most of the shops and restaurants are operational during the week except Sunday when the only thing open is the market. When the cruise ships dock on Tuesday everything is open and you will notice many street performers at that time.
 
There are at present no direct international flights to Dominica but there are several international gateways nearby: Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia and St. Maarten connecting you from destinations in North America, Europe and the Caribbean. You can reach Dominica by LIAT, Caribbean Star, Air Guadeloupe, American Eagle from these International Gateways and if staying in Guadeloupe, Martinique or St.Lucia you can also catch the L'Express ferry to Dominica.
Once you arrive, there is a little bit of a drive to get to Roseau. Make sure your luggage is tagged properly before checking it in, because they don’t make much of an effort to locate your bags in Antigua. Always pack items, such as your mask, regulator and computer, in your carry-on just in case. You can rent the rest of the equipment at Castle Comfort if something happens.
 
Castle Comfort Dive Lodge
Dominica.com
A Virtual Dominica.com
Visit Dominica.com
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