Get closer to the wonders of the untamed world, feel the pulse of another culture, and spend days living like locals with Fort Young’s limitless access to island excursions. Offering 365 rivers, deep canyons beneath overflowing rainforest, high-altitude lakes and a volcanic National Park, Dominica is home to hidden treasures ready to be explored. Stop by Fort Young Hotel’s Activities Desk or inquire before arrival to book the excursion of a lifetime or book an All-Inclusive, Island-Included package, where excursions are unlimited. It’s time to make unforgettable memories.
With rugged pinnacles, drop-offs, abyss depths and vibrant marine life, the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” is a true paradise for divers. And of all diving operations in Dominica, Fort Young Hotel—in partnership with Dive Dominica—presents the ultimate underwater experience. The island has long been a treasured dive destination and Fort Young, with its prime location in the country’s capital city of Roseau along the shores of the Caribbean Sea, has played host to dive travelers from around the world for more than a decade.
The Shore Diving project in front of the hotel was created to protect and grow coral, creating a more interesting shore dive environment for our divers and guests. Guests can learn how these underwater structures such as canon and an oil-drained engine enhance marine life.
If you arrive at Fort Young Hotel between May and October, three of seven globally endangered sea turtle species can be seen swimming and nesting along Dominica’s shoreline. We will be happy to arrange one of the most magical sea turtle watching experiences imaginable, whether the creatures are nesting amongst the beaches, laying their eggs or emerging from their shells and delving into the water.
Accompany the island’s leading birders and ornithologists for an insider’s look at Dominica’s vibrant avian paradise. A guided nature hike will take you deep into the rainforest to observe and learn about the beautiful and seldom-seen birds which call the nature island home. Dominica is home to more than 170 species of birds including Blue-headed Hummingbirds, Ruddy Quail-doves, Caribbean Elanias, Blue-headed Euphonia, Lesser Antillean Flycatchers, Pearly-eyed Thrashers and two Amazonian parrots which are endemic to the island: the Sisserou Parrot and the Jaco Parrot.
Just 15 minutes from Fort Young Hotel’s shoreline is the most premiere deep sea fishing that Dominica has to offer. Board your vessel from the jetty and embark upon an incredible day on the water whilst catching a diverse array of fish, ranging from bonito to dorado, mackerel, marlin, sailfish and tuna.
Explore the storied capital on a one-hour stroll around Roseau’s Victorian buildings and craft markets or, for a more ambitious adventure, take a guided hike along the Waitukubuli National Trail, the Caribbean’s longest consecutive walking trail. Of course, one of the most revelatory tours of the island begins right at your bedroom door, joining an island guide on a heritage walk through the historic Fort Young Hotel. Our concierge or Activities Desk representatives will be happy to curate a guided experience perfectly matched to your ambitions and abilities.
Dominica is one of the most coveted destinations worldwide for snorkeling; and, Fort Young Hotel just so happens to sit moments away from a wide array of popular snorkeling sites. Our Activities Desk is able to coordinate excursions and will surely curate a memorable experience beneath the sea surface throughout the island’s array of snorkeling sites.
Once you’ve arrived on the Nature Island, it’s likely you will not want to leave. Dominica offers ceaseless experiences and memories to be made; however, if you wish to island hop, Fort Young Hotel is a mere one minute walk from the ferry terminal. Here, you can board a 300-seat catamaran and travel between the islands of Guadeloupe, St. Lucia and Martinique. Our concierge is happy to arrange tickets and offer recommendations for what to do and see while visiting our neighbours.
Canyoning, otherwise known as canyoneering or waterfall rappelling, is one of the most fulfilling and exhilarating ways to explore the magical depths of Dominica. Descend into the island’s canyons and discover the lush rainforest and waterfalls within the ins and outs of striking rock structures. Fort Young Hotel’s concierge is happy to arrange a canyoning adventure in which you will put on a wetsuit, harness and helmet and traverse into otherworldly nooks of the Nature Island.
The simplest way to explore the Nature Island is just beyond your bedroom door – Fort Young Hotel sits just moments from Dominica’s most sought-after trails, designed for both the timid and ambitious. Whether you wish to join us on a guided walk and learn the history of the island or trailblaze independently, Fort Young Hotel is conveniently located amidst the island’s natural grandeur.
Dominica serves as host to two-thirds of all known whale species, either residing or visiting the waters each year, making it one of the best locales in the world to witness these majestic cetaceans. Whether you view breaching whales from your bedroom balcony or allow us to book a boating trip for you and your family, your experience spotting resident sperm whales or even occasional sightings of migratory species, including killer, pilot and humpback whales, plus likely encounters with pods of spinner, Atlantic spotted or bottlenose dolphins, will surely be one of the most noteworthy moments of your holiday.
The small island of Dominica is comprised of a remarkable 365 rivers, featuring 12 waterfalls throughout its lush rainforest. Whether you choose to hike or drive to your destination, Dominica’s cascades are just a short trip from the Fort Young Hotel. Dip in a hot spring at Trafalgar’s twin drops or clamber across rocks through the rainforest on a 45-minute hike to the dramatic Middleham Falls, which drops 200-feet from the looming cliffs above. There are boundless sights to be seen.
FORT YOUNG’S NEW ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy the ultimate island getaway with the all-inclusive food and beverages + island-included package. Complete with daily breakfast, 2-course lunches, afternoon snacks, 3-course dinners, and daily scheduled excursions, you will certainly get a taste of the island.
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