The island of Dominica lies south east of puerto rico in the caribbean sea. English is the primary language spoken and the official currency is the eastern caribbean dollar, although US dollars are accepted. The island of dominica is a volcanic island where hiking to boiling lakes, pools and waterfalls, offers shore time activities for the whole family. The island of dominica also has a carnival two weeks prior to lent, it also offers whale watching where you may get to see sperm whales, short finned pilot whales, spotted dolphins and spinner dolphins.

Diving on dominica can be considered in three seperate areas, the southern, mid and northern island sites.

Southern dive sites consists of a volcanic crater, underwater pinnacles, chasms, gullies, deep walls and massive boulders. Also included in dive sites on the southern end of the island are two wrecks, one if which is the Debbie Flo a former smugglers ship. Marine life includes a wealth of invertebrates, golden crinoids, sea horses, frog fish, large sponges and also the spider lobster.

Mid Island dive sites consist of patch reefs which lead to steep slopes and vertical walls. Schooling fish including large amberjacks, barracuda, rare frog fish, seahorses & batfish can also be seen on these dive sites.

Northern Island dive sites are volcanic in origin, with submerged fumeroles that release stream from pockets of gas, being the main attraction. Also the very shallow tug wreck of The Pia which lays in just 6ft of water, but does offer a good penetration where fanworms, fileclams, tunicates (both individual and colonies) can be found. Marine life includes, black coral, lelesto coral, golden sea spray, spanish loster, creole wrasse, squirrel fish and purple tube sponges.