Champagne Reef Dominica
Dominica · Dominica
Volcanic CO2 vents on the seafloor release a constant stream of warm bubbles through the coral, creating a champagne effect visible from the surface. Water temperature above the vents reaches 27°C while the surrounding reef sits at 24°C. Damselfish, chromis, and parrotfish are abundant on the healthy hard coral, and the shallow depth means extended bottom time with no decompression concerns. Shore entry over volcanic black rock is manageable for beginners with proper briefing.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Crested Anole
Last confirmed May 21, 2026 · 118 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
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Almost always
Nearly every dive
Dominican Anole
Last confirmed May 16, 2026 · 56 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Cyrique
Last confirmed Jun 13, 2026 · 57 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Trumpetfish
Last confirmed Mar 29, 2026 · 19 records
Very likely
Most dives
Foureye butterflyfish
Last confirmed May 10, 2026 · 15 records
Very likely
Most dives
Banded butterflyfish
Last confirmed Dec 3, 2025 · 9 records
Very likely
Most dives
Creole wrasse
Last confirmed Apr 25, 2026 · 7 records
Very likely
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