Spring on the Nature Island is when Dominica truly comes alive — above and below the surface. While the rainforests bloom and waterfalls flow fuller, beneath the sea, the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes are teeming with life. And there’s no better home base for a spring diving escape than Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort. Not sure where to begin? Here’s your ultimate spring diving guide, highlighting some of the best nearby dive sites to explore this season.

Champagne Reef

Perhaps Dominica’s most famous dive (and snorkel) site, Champagne Reef offers an unforgettable underwater experience. Geothermal vents send a steady stream of bubbles rising from the ocean floor — creating the surreal sensation of swimming through a glass of sparkling champagne. Add thriving coral gardens, sponges, reef fish, and the occasional turtle or seahorse, and it’s easy to see why this is a must-dive site year-round.

Scotts Head Pinnacle

Located at the southern tip of the island where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, Scotts Head Pinnacle is a spectacular wall dive. Here, a towering underwater pinnacle rises from deep blue waters, attracting schools of barracuda, stingrays, and sometimes even dolphins. The site is known for its dramatic swim-through — a tunnel adorned with sponges and coral leading divers from one side of the pinnacle to the other.

Dangleben’s Pinnacles

This cluster of five volcanic pinnacles is a diver’s playground. Rising from the seafloor, these underwater spires create a maze of canyons, ledges, and crevices to explore. The site is rich with marine life — from tiny critters like seahorses and frogfish hiding in the coral, to larger visitors like turtles and eagle rays gliding by.

L’Abym

South of Roseau, near Scott’s Head, L’Abym (Creole for “the abyss”) lives up to its name with a sheer wall that plunges 1500 feet straight down into the deep blue. This vertical drop is covered in healthy corals and sponges, creating a vibrant tapestry of color. Keep your eyes peeled for passing pelagics like tuna or barracuda cruising along the reef rim.

Soufriere Bay

Soufriere Bay is a diver’s dream — a protected marine reserve featuring several world-class dive sites, including Swiss Cheese (named for its coral-covered swim-throughs) and Coral Gardens. The bay’s volcanic origins have shaped a diverse underwater landscape, from sloping ridges to towering cliffs, all bustling with marine life.

Whether you’re a seasoned diver or new to exploring beneath the surface, Dominica’s dive sites promise something extraordinary. Get in touch and let Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort be your gateway to the island’s most breathtaking underwater worlds.