Snorkeling Dominica: Kayak, Farm Visit & Hot Springs

You'll soak in a volcano's mineral springs after paddling through the island's best kayaking bay.

Spend five hours snorkeling and kayaking Soufriere Bay, hiking Scotts Head pinnacle, visiting a working 18th-century farm in Petit Coulibri, and bathing in the natural hot springs of the Soufriere volcano. A local English-speaking guide leads the day. Pickup, snorkeling gear, life jackets, meals and drinks are included. The itinerary mixes water time with walking and cultural stops, so you're active but not rushed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak, farm visit, and hot springs

• Start at Dominica Museum
• Hike to old fort
• Kayak and swim in Soufriere Bay
• Visit 17th century French farm
• Relax in Bambooze Sulphur Baths

The experience

Five hours covers a lot of ground. You start at the Dominica Museum for a brief history of the area, then move to a short hike to an old English fort from the 1800s. From there the day shifts to water: Soufriere Bay is one of the island's best kayaking and snorkeling spots, and you'll paddle and swim in its calm bay with snorkeling equipment and a life jacket provided. The water work is the core, but it's not the whole story.

After the bay, you head inland to Coulibri Estate in the heights above Soufriere, where a working 18th-century French farm sits. The visit shows how farmers live and work on the island (organic methods, seasonal crops, the rhythm of simple living), and you'll taste local food and seasonal fruit while you're there. Then comes the payoff: Bambooze Sulphur Baths, where you soak in the mineral-rich hot springs fed by the Soufriere volcano. The water is warm and the minerals are real. This is not a pool.

An air-conditioned vehicle moves you between stops. Pickup is included, and so are bottled water, local snacks during the farm visit, sodas, and Tiffany's Rum Punch. You'll need moderate fitness for the hiking and water entry, and the day starts early enough that you're done by early afternoon.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
• kayak access to Soufriere Bay.
• pickup and air-conditioned transport.
• local guide in English.
• short hike to an old fort and walk to Scotts Head pinnacle.
• farm visit with local snacks and seasonal fruit.
• natural hot springs soak at Bambooze Sulphur Baths.
• bottled water, sodas, and Tiffany's Rum Punch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 14

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 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Waitukubuli Adventure Tour Co

Is this one for you?The day is five hours of mixed activity (water time, hiking, cultural stops and a soak), so it suits someone who wants variety and doesn't want to spend the whole morning in one place. You'll need moderate fitness for the walking and water entry, and an early start means you're finished by early afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like in Soufriere Bay?

Soufriere Bay is one of the best kayaking and snorkeling areas on the island, with calm water for both activities. You'll use snorkeling equipment provided, and a life jacket is required during the kayaking portion.

How much walking and hiking is involved?

There's a short hike to an old English fort early in the day and a walk to the top of Scotts Head pinnacle to view the island's most picturesque location. The farm visit and hot springs involve walking but are not strenuous.

What happens at the farm visit in Petit Coulibri?

You visit a working 18th-century French farm in the heights above Soufriere, where you'll see how farmers live and work on the island using organic methods. Local snacks and seasonal fruit are served during the visit.

Are the hot springs natural, or is this a developed pool?

Bambooze Sulphur Baths are natural hot springs fed by the Soufriere volcano, filled with mineral-rich water. The springs are a soak, not a facility with amenities.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Pickup, snorkeling equipment, life jackets, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, local snacks, sodas, and Tiffany's Rum Punch are all included. Bring reef-safe sunscreen only (no spray). Plastic or cans for any personal drinks you want to bring.