2 spot(s)
7 nights
02 January, 2027 - 09 January, 2027
4.850 € per person
Whale Delirium The "Group of Seven", the best-studied pod of sperm whales in the world. They have roamed the coast of Dominica since 2005 and are one of the most famous pods, in particular for their tolerance to divers when being approached in a calm and considerate way. Swims take place after the whales are located by underwater listening devices! 🔈
Cetaceans Dream 🌋 Laying embedded in the Caribbean, Dominica is surrounded by sheltered bays and deep underwater canyons. This environment provides shelter for a range of cetacean species in addition to sperm whales, such as common and bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales! Anything can happen here, you just need to be there!
Green Fertility 🌿 Formed from volcanic activity, the island's soil is incredibly fertile. Flowers and plants flourish around the island, making it a wondrous place not only for ocean lovers, but also for on land nature enthusiasts. We had a blast hiking and discovering the jungles here! 🌴
Dominica is a lush Caribbean island known for its unspoiled natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Often called the “Nature Island,” it features volcanic landscapes, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls like those in Morne Trois Pitons National Park.
Visitors can explore the famous Boiling Lake, one of the largest hot springs in the world.
Although around 20 different whale families have been identified in Dominica, 10 families are regularly spotted since 1984. Sperm whales live up to 70 years and is believed that they encounter and interact with other whales on a regular basis, which means that they can remember each other over long periods of time.
According to scientists, these interactions are possible through a complex set of dialects of clicking sounds, often called ‘codas’. Although each unit has its own set of clicks, there does seem to be overlaps between these codas of different units. Fascinatingly, units who share similarities in sound repertoires tend to spend time together, while those with different repertoires never seem to do so.
7
4.850 €
Self catering
02 January 2027
09 January 2027
Soufrière Guest House is located in the small village of Soufrière on the southwest coast of Dominica. The accommodation is set in a tropical environment surrounded by rainforest, volcanic landscapes, and the sea.
• simple, mostly self-catering accommodation (with kitchen and living area)
• friendly and relaxed atmosphere, without luxury
• close to hot springs, beaches, and natural highlights
• an ideal base for nature activities and ocean tours
We go out with a local operator (Jerry) every day from Soufrière Jetty starting at 7:30 am for 7 hours, heading offshore in search of sperm whales. A maximum of 3 people are allowed in the water at the same time, and all tours are conducted with an official permit and in accordance with regulations to protect the animals.
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Underwater Videographer & Trip Leader
Sonja is a true ocean animal! She has tons of dive experience working on a fantastic liveaboard for years, and combines her underwater videography talent with an optimistic and kind energy on land. Bless our Sonja!
