Dominica - Nov 2026
Every Caribbean island promises world-class diving. Dominica actually delivers it.
Volcanic, dramatic, and largely undeveloped — which is exactly why its reefs are in the condition they are. You will share the water with sperm whales, dive walls that drop into black water, and surface in a place that most Caribbean trips simply cannot offer. Thanksgiving week, Fort Young Hotel.
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Trip at a Glance
| Dates | November 21–28, 2026 (Thanksgiving Week) · 7 nights |
| Resort | Fort Young Hotel · Roseau, Dominica |
| Price | $2,650 per person (double occupancy) |
| Diving | 5 days of 2-tank boat diving · unlimited shore diving (weather and conditions permitting) |
| Marine Park | Fee included |
| Meals | Daily breakfast included |
| Transfers | Round-trip airport and hotel transfers included |
| Excursions | Guided tour: Trafalgar Falls and Titou Gorge · Whale watching experience |
| Resort perks | $50 resort credit per person · Complimentary 30-minute massage · Discount on additional spa services |
| Taxes & fees | All included |
| Certification | Open Water Diver (any agency) required |
| Best for | 20+ logged dives recommended · divers comfortable with boat diving and current |
Reserve your spot
Dominica — Thanksgiving Week 2026 · $2,650
Call (512) 451-3425 or email travel@tomsscuba.com to book.
Email to Reserve →Dominica Is for Divers Who Want Something Different.
Divers with some dives behind them
Dominica's diving rewards strong buoyancy and comfort in current. It's suited to divers with 20 or more logged dives who are confident in open water conditions. Not a course destination — a diving destination.
Above the water matters as much as below
Rainforests, volcanic hot springs, whale watching, and waterfalls. Dominica is as extraordinary above the surface as below it. This trip is for divers who want a full destination, not just a dive package.
A week worth leaving home for
Thanksgiving week is a natural break for a dive trip. Dominica offers a genuine escape — warm water, dramatic terrain, and a pace that is impossible to replicate in Austin in November.
What’s Included and What to Plan For
Included
- ● 7 nights at Fort Young Hotel, Roseau
- ● Round-trip airport and hotel transfers
- ● Daily breakfast
- ● All taxes, fees, and charges
- ● 5 days of 2-tank boat diving
- ● Unlimited shore diving (weather/conditions permitting)
- ● Marine Park fee
- ● Guided tour: Trafalgar Falls and Titou Gorge
- ● Whale watching experience
- ● $50 resort credit per person
- ● Complimentary 30-minute massage
- ● Discount on additional spa services
Not Included
- ○ Airfare to and from Dominica (DOM)
- ○ Personal dive equipment
- ○ Meals and beverages not specified
- ○ Gratuities
- ○ Dive and travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Five Days of Serious Diving in a Place That Earns Its Reputation.
Dominica's dive sites are volcanic in character — walls, pinnacles, and underwater features shaped by geology rather than the flat reef profiles common across the Caribbean. Visibility is strong. Marine life density is high. And the sperm whales that frequent Dominican waters are a legitimate encounter, not a chance sighting.
Fort Young Hotel sits on the waterfront in Roseau, the capital. Diving is organized through the hotel's dive operation. Days are structured around morning and afternoon boat dives, with shore diving available in between. The guided excursions to Trafalgar Falls and Titou Gorge give you the island above the water, which is as dramatic as anything below it.
This trip rewards divers who are comfortable in open water and confident in current. If your buoyancy is solid and you have some dives behind you, Dominica will show you what Caribbean diving can be at its best.
Dominica With a Group Who Is Ready for It.
The divers who get the most from Dominica are the ones who arrived prepared. Tom’s trips are organized around that idea: the group shares a common standard of preparation, the logistics are handled before you land, and the trip runs because everyone involved is ready to dive.
Travel with divers who are ready for this
Dominica is not an easy destination to enjoy with an unprepared buddy. Tom's trips attract divers who have done the preparation. That changes every dive on the trip.
Logistics removed before you arrive
Transfers, diving, excursions, and accommodation are all coordinated. You arrive and dive. The friction that can make international travel exhausting is largely eliminated.
Part of a community that travels together
Tom's trips run through the Austin Aquanauts. Members get early access and benefits. Not a member yet? Trips are open to all, and the community is a genuine part of what makes these trips work.
Tom’s has been planning trips for decades
The trip is organized, the expectations are clear, and you know what you are getting. That trust is built over forty-plus years of doing this in Austin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's diving involves current, varying conditions, and open water environments. We recommend 20 or more logged dives and solid buoyancy before this trip. If you're recently certified and interested in diving with Tom's, Bonaire is a better starting point. Bonaire trip →
Dominica's airport code is DOM. Most flights route through Puerto Rico (SJU), Barbados (BGI), or Antigua (ANU). Airfare is not included. Tom's recommends booking flights as soon as your spot is confirmed, as routing to Dominica can be limited.
Dominica is one of the few places in the world with year-round resident sperm whale populations. Whale watching is included as an excursion, though actual sightings depend on conditions and animal behavior. November is generally a reliable month for encounters.
Dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance are strongly recommended for all Tom's trips, and especially for international travel. Neither is included in the package price.
Perfect Buoyancy and Navigation are the courses that most directly improve the Dominica experience. Strong buoyancy makes dynamic diving less tiring. Navigation helps on sites where the terrain is complex. Perfect Buoyancy →
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Dominica — Thanksgiving Week 2026 · $2,650
Call or email Tom’s to confirm availability and reserve your spot.
Call (512) 451-3425 → Email travel@tomsscuba.com →