Swim with Sperm Whales - December 2023

      Portsmouth, Dominica

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      Scuba Diver Life Expeditions LLC
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      23 reviews
      Duration: 12 days
      Group size: 1 - 4
      Swim with Sperm Whales - December 2023
      Portsmouth, Dominica

      Scuba Diver Life Expeditions LLC
      • Email address verified
      23 reviews

      Duration: 12 days
      Group size: 1 - 4

      About this trip

      4 Client Boat - 1 Space Left!


      Join us for 10 sea days on our special 4 client boat, where nobody has to rotate turns in the water. Enjoy every opportunity we have o swim with the residential sperm whales.


      The deep waters off Dominica are home to nearly 200 resident sperm whales. These whales live in Dominica year round, in the warm, crystal-clear waters. Our trips take a maximum of four clients, offering more intimate experiences with these whales. We consider Dominica the absolute best place in the world to see sperm whales in the water. With only one permit issued at at time, there are no other boats to worry about during this tour, allowing for hassle-free enjoyment. This trip is done on snorkel.

      Where We Stay

      InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa

      InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa offers travelers a unique and luxurious experience. Unwind in seclusion while discovering the island’s natural beauty. Relax the day away at one of our four outdoor pools, our expansive spa, our gourmet restaurants, or our swim-up pool bar. Feeling adventurous? Explore nearby Cabrits National Park or Dominica’s hot springs, waterfalls and canyons. Discover the best-kept secret in the Caribbean: the captivating island of Dominica.

      What’s included

      • 10 Sea Days
        8 Hours per day
      • 11 Nights Accommodation
        Pricing is based on Double Occupancy
      • Airport Transportation
        Transport from DOM to Kempinski
      • Breakfast
        Buffet Breakfast

      What’s not included

      • Trip Insurance
      • Flights
      • Gratuity
      • Lunch
      • Dinner
      • Snorkeling Gear

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      $16,500

      Available options

      Single Supplement
      $1,500

      Upgrade to a private room. All rooms are mountain view rooms.


      Itinerary

      Day 1 - December 16, 202
      Arrival Day

      Arrive into Dominica via the direct flight from MIA to DOM on American Airlines.

      The flight leaves at 10:05 am. Most guests will overnight in Miami the night before, so the are fresh for the flight to Dominica.

      Your Organizer


      SD
      Scuba Diver Life Expeditions LLC
      23 reviews
      Scuba Diver Life Expeditions is run by award winning underwater photographer Nadia Aly. Nadia Aly is a wildlife photographer who specializes in underwater photography. She holds a Masters in Digital Media from the Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver BC and has had her work featured on National Geographic, Sony World Photo, Underwater Photographer of the Year and Nature’s Best Photography.

      Reviews

      Nadia is one of the most caring tour leaders I've had the pleasure of traveling with. She went out of her way to ensure we had a wonderful trip. It has been a dream of mine to swim with orcas, and she made that dream come true. We were able to swim with them on two of the six days of our tour. We also had amazing encounters with whale sharks, mobula rays, and much more! Those animals particularly stood out to me. I was on the trip where another guest, Charlotte, claimed she injured herself. However, she was out swimming with us every single day, so I find it curious that she mentioned that in her review. I'll leave that note here for context. Our orca swimming days were incredible. One day, we spent over five hours observing them as they ate turtles. It was just amazing to witness. When we jumped in the water, we stayed with them for what felt like over ten minutes each time. It was fantastic. On the last day, we saw the orcas again and had them to ourselves for over an hour. They were a bit more shy, but we still had great interactions. I can't wait to come back next year with my partner!
      By Bruce M for Baja Blue Water 2024 - Mobula & Orca Focus on Jul 08, 2024
      We had the most fantastic time swimming with sperm whales! We were able to swim with them while they were sleeping and on one special day had a very interactive female! It was amazing!!! I signed up for next year! I can't wait to go back! The sperm whales are very special! Fort Young was very nice, the new rooms we stayed in were perfect and had a great view of the ocean. The food was great and I loved that I could walk to town in about 30 seconds!
      By Wilson D for Swim with Sperm Whales -2024 - Fort Young on Jul 08, 2024
      Surpassed my every expectation! I was blown away by the wildlife, the accommodations, and the professionalism of the crew. The house was like a dream. The boat picks you up from the property and whisks you out each morning to find rays, orcas, blue whales, dolphins, whale sharks, sea lions and more. I experienced multiple once in a lifetime wildlife encounters and was left truly humbled by everything I experienced. The boat was very comfortable and the whole experience was heightened by keeping the number of guests to only 4. Can I give more than 5 stars???
      By Shane H for Baja Blue Water 2024 - Mobula & Orca Focus on Jun 11, 2024
      DH
      Astonishing, wonderful and humbling to be in the presence of such magnificent creatures. Every day was something new. We saw a blue whale come to the surface repeatedly, spent about an hour watching a humpback breach the surface, played with seals, snorkeled coral reefs, watched hundreds of mobula rays swimming in swirling patterns, and the experience of snorkeling with orcas was beyond words. All of the marine life seemed either indifferent or curious to our presence; they did not react stressed in any way. The home we stayed in was amazingly beautiful and luxurious and secure. All of this was made possible of course by Nadia who was an outstanding hostess as well as a keen eye for spotting ocean creatures. The captain, Armando (born and raised in La Venta, a charming town) knew where to go like the back of his hand. His English is great and he was very helpful with everything. We were even treated to parrotfish ceviche and tuna sashimi which he spearfished. We timed him under the water once for 2 mins and 22 seconds! In addition to the adjectives I used at the beginning of this review, it was a whole lot of fun; lots of laughter and good times. The locals were very friendly too. It was tough saying goodbye...
      By Denise H for Baja Blue Water 2024 - Mobula & Orca Focus on Jun 10, 2024
      This was a trip of a lifetime! Swimming with ORCA’S, seeing a magnificent blue whale was such a rare treasure. swimming with thousands of Mobula Rays was ethereal and dreamy, and seeing a 70 foot whale shark was breathtaking! The sea lions & dolphin were also sweet and playful. The house we stayed in was a gorgeous mansion right on the beach. This trip was phenomenal! So grateful! Thank you so much!
      By Julie D for Baja Blue Water 2024 - Mobula & Orca Focus on Jun 03, 2024
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