Private Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour in Dominica

Three hours searching the open water for whales, dolphins, and the songs they make underwater

A private whale and dolphin watching tour in Dominica operates on smaller vessels or a luxury catamaran, with a marine naturalist narrating sightings as you cruise several miles out to sea. The tour includes a hydrophone to listen to whale songs, sodas and bottled water, Tiffany's Rum Punch, and life jackets. Plan to get wet from ocean spray. Pickup by boat is available as an add-on option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whale and dolphin watching tour

• See the island while heading out
• Travel several miles out at sea
• Visit the home of the whales

The experience

You board a private vessel (25, 29 or 36 feet, or a luxury catamaran if you choose it), and head out into the warm Caribbean waters off Dominica. The boat travels several miles offshore, where a marine naturalist guides the search and explains what you're seeing as whales and dolphins appear. A hydrophone lets you listen to whale songs underwater, turning the sightings into something you can hear as well as watch. Sodas, bottled water, and Tiffany's Rum Punch are on board. Life jackets are provided and required during the tour.

Ocean spray and light rain can occur, so expect to get wet. It's part of the experience on a low-to-water boat. The tour runs three hours, which is the window the operator has found works for getting far enough out to find marine life and back. If you book the pickup option, the boat collects you and returns you by water, removing the need to arrange your own transport to the dock.

Reef-safe sunscreen only. No spray sunscreen is permitted to protect the marine environment. Infants and small children can come along: infant life jackets are available if you ask before departure. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all other fitness levels.

What’s included

• Sodas, bottled water, and Tiffany's Rum Punch.
• a hydrophone to listen to whale songs.
• marine naturalist narration throughout.
• life jackets provided and required for the tour.
• reef-safe sunscreen only (no spray sunscreen permitted).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Waitukubuli Adventure Tour Co

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to search for whales and dolphins on a private boat rather than in a crowd: the smaller vessel size and personalized narration mean you're not competing with dozens of other passengers for sightings and the hydrophone experience.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the difference between the smaller boats and the catamaran for whale watching in Dominica?

The tour operates on vessels 25, 29 or 36 feet in length, or you can upgrade to a luxury catamaran for a more spacious, spectacular experience. The choice is yours at checkout.

Will I actually hear the whales on this tour?

Yes. A hydrophone is included so you can listen to whale songs underwater while the marine naturalist explains what you're hearing and seeing.

How far out to sea does the boat travel to find whales and dolphins?

The boat travels several miles out into the Caribbean waters off Dominica, where the marine naturalist searches and narrates sightings throughout the three-hour tour.

What's included to drink on the whale watching tour?

Sodas, bottled water, and Tiffany's Rum Punch are provided. You can bring your own beverages in plastic or cans only.

Can I book a pickup to the boat instead of driving myself?

Yes, pickup and drop-off by boat is available as an add-on option at checkout, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the dock.

Is this tour safe for infants and young children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infant life jackets are available. Ask for them before the tour starts. Life jackets are required for everyone during the voyage.