This experience is a snorkel-only expedition! No scuba certification required – this adventure is designed for everyone.

Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a first-timer, this experience is open to all.

All that's needed is your comfort with a mask and snorkel in the open ocean environment.

Dominica's main international airport is Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM), formerly known as Melville Hall Airport.

Some airlines that have served Douglas–Charles Airport include:

1. LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport)

2. Air Antilles

3. Air Sunshine

4. Winair (Windward Islands Airways)

5. InterCaribbean Airways

6. American Airlines

7. Silver Air

8. United Airlines

9. Seaborne Airlines

*There are direct flights to Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM), via American Airlines from Miami International (MIA).

Or fly any airline to these surrounding hub airports; Puerto Rico (SJU), Barbados (BGI), Antigua (ANU), St Maarten (SXM) or Guadeloupe (PTP), —then connect via regional carriers; Seaborne Airlines, LIAT, Winair, or Air Antilles on to Dominica.

*Please note that airline schedules and routes can change, so it's advisable to check with the official website of Douglas–Charles Airport or the respective airlines for the most up-to-date information on flights and carriers serving Dominica.

ARRIVAL DAY:
Upon arriving at Dominica Airport (DOM), the process is straightforward.

You'll go through customs, and after retrieving your bags, a friendly driver from the hotel will be ready to pick you up.

The transportation rates range from $80 to $100 US each way (not included in the price).

Your journey to the host hotel, situated by the seaside town of Roseau, will take approximately an hour.

If you experience motion sickness, it's advisable to take a pill, as the mountain roads might induce queasiness.

Upon reaching the hotel, our team will be on hand to assist you with the check-in process, ensuring a smooth and welcoming start to your stay in Dominica.

DEPARTURE DAY:

For your journey home, we'll help you arrange for your return to the airport based on your scheduled departure time.

It's advisable to plan to arrive at least two hours prior to your flight.

The transportation rates range from $80 to $100 US each way (not included in the price).

The drive from Roseau to the airport takes approximately an hour, and we recommend reserving the taxi the day before your travel to ensure timely transportation.

Please note that these expeditions involve wild animal encounters, and while there is never any guarantee of sighting wildlife, we strategically plan our visits during the best times of the year for the greatest chances of success.

In Dominica, the whales are protected, and engaging in water activities with them requires a government permit.

This measure is in place to ensure the conservation and well-being of these magnificent creatures.

We want to highlight that touching whales is strictly NOT permitted.

Every encounter is unique, and the duration is solely at the discretion of the animals.

Participants caught manhandling wildlife may be asked to leave the water or the area.

It's essential to maintain a safe distance and show utmost respect towards wildlife.

*PLEASE NOTE: if the animal is not interested in interacting with us or shows signs of stress, we will leave the animal alone and go find other whales to encounter.

YOUR SAFETY AND THE WELL-BEING OF THE ANIMALS ARE OUR TOP PRIORITIES.

Our team is committed to providing you with a respectful and regulated encounter with the protected whales in the waters of Dominica. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in preserving the beauty of the wildlife and their environment.

Solo Travelers signing up for land-based trips individually will be charged the single occupancy rate.

To help keep costs down, you have the option to inform us if you would like to share a room with another solo guest of the same sex.

We'll make every effort to find you a roommate. However, if no one else wishes to share, you will be charged for a single room.

A non-refundable deposit of $800 USD is required to reserve a space on SDM adventures.


50% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 180 days prior to departure.


100% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 90 days prior to departure.


A 4% surcharge is applied to payments made via credit card.


A 3% paypal surcharge is applied to payments made using paypal.


Payments can also be made via wire transfer. Just let us know and we will send you the bank transfer info. 
Please add $40 to cover bank fees.


Payments can be made by mailing a U.S. Check, or U.S. Money Order Payable to:


SDM adventures:

332 East 15th St.

San Juan, Texas 78589

All cancellations made more than 120 days prior to departure will receive refund (less an administrative fee of $800 USD per person). This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if we manage to fill the trip after you cancel, we will apply the deposit towards any of our trips that you sign up for, during the following 12 months. If you cancel again during that period, you will lose the deposit.


Cancellations made (91 to 120), calendar days prior to departure, are assessed a cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip price, (including extensions).


Cancellations made within 90 days of departure date will not be refunded, therefore we strongly recommend all guest purchase travel insurance.


All cancellations must be made in writing by mail or by email to sdm@sharkdivermag.com, - received and acknowledged by SDM Adventures.


We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.


No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after an expedition begins.


We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.