Soufriere Bay Dominica
Dominica · Dominica
Soufriere Bay sits within the territory of the world's only population of resident sperm whales accessible to divers and snorkelers. A family unit of approximately 30 individuals has been documented using the deep submarine canyon offshore as a hunting ground year-round. Drift dive the outer bay wall then surface for surface swims in open water as the whales travel between dives. Current along the outer wall is strong and unpredictable; advanced buoyancy and drift experience are non-negotiable.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 60 m
Advanced depths
Current
Often strong
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 20 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 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| Current | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Crested Anole
Last confirmed May 21, 2026 · 121 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Dominican Ameiva
Last confirmed Jul 3, 2026 · 71 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Dominican Anole
Last confirmed May 16, 2026 · 57 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Cyrique
Last confirmed Jun 13, 2026 · 59 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Sperm whale
Last confirmed Apr 27, 2026 · 17 records
Very likely
Most dives
Bananaquit
Last confirmed May 17, 2026 · 29 records
Very likely
Most dives
Bottlenose dolphin
Last confirmed Feb 9, 2026 · 2 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Spotted eagle ray
Last confirmed May 11, 2026 · 7 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear