Swim with Sperm Whales in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica

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Dive Ninja US
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11 reviews
Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 6
Swim with Sperm Whales in Dominica
Roseau, Dominica

Dive Ninja US
  • Email address verified
11 reviews

Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 6

About this trip

Join Dive Ninja for a once in a lifetime experience to swim with sperm whales in the warm crystal blue Caribbean waters of Dominica! We will be hosting 2 trips: February 17-24, 2024, and February 24- March 2, 2024. 


The beautiful island nation of Dominica is home to a big population of resident sperm whales and through special permits given to us by the government we will be allowed to get in the water with these incredible gigantic creatures. Swimming with sperm whales is unlike anything on earth. These highly intelligent and social creatures are remarkable and at times even seem to seek out interactions with humans. Throughout the week pro photographer & whale conservationist, Jay Clue, will be not only taking you to encounter these remarkable giants, but also teaching you about them and how important they are for our not only our oceans, but for our planet as a whole.  He will also be offering his PADI Whale Defender - whale conservation course free of charge.  


What’s included

  • Accommodation
    Oceanfront room for 7 nights on a shared double occupancy basis at the gorgeous Fort Young Hotel.
  • Special Permit
    Special permit issued by the Dominica government to swim with Sperm Whales.
  • Sperm Whale Swim Tours
    6 days in the ocean experiencing the local sperm whales
  • Presentations
    Jay will be giving talks throughout the week on sperm whales and more!
  • Group Airport Transfer
    Group Transfer from the airport to hotel and back.
  • Whale Defender Course
    PADI Whale Defender Course taught by Jay Clue, the creator of this renown whale conservation course.
  • Lunch & Snacks
    Lunches & snacks provided on the boat for water days

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Rental gear
    Snorkeling gear can be rented at the hotel dive center, but we highly recommend bringing your own.
  • Private Airport transfer
    We will have 1 group transfer on the first and last day included in the trip price. If you prefer a private transfer at a different time we can help you organize it.
  • Crew tips & gratuities
    10%-15% of trip price is customary but is at your discretion
  • Meals & Drinks
    Due to the nature of the this trip, only lunches will be provided onboard the boat. All other meals are not included, but we will help organize group dinners if you like =)
  • Alcoholic Drinks
    The hotel offers a full bar.
  • Card processing fees
    Any extra fees for payment on this platform are not included or collected by Dive Ninja Expeditions - the platform / credit card provider collects these fees, and we have no control over their charges

Available Packages

Trip Price
$7,100
Deposit:$2,130

Available options

1 on 1 Photography Workshop w/ Jay Clue
$1,200
Deposit: $0

Join award winning Pro Photographer, Jay Clue, for a very special photography workshop custom tailored to your skill level and preferences

Single Supplement Upgrade
$2,300
Deposit: $0

Upgrade to your own private ocean front room for this once in a lifetime trip!

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Dominica

We will have a group transfer to take our guests from Douglas–Charles Airport (code DOM) to the beautiful oceanfront Fort Young Hotel. After check in and settling in, Jay will give an introduction presentation to get everyone ready and excited for the week ahead! Then we'll finish up the day watching the sun set in front of the hotel. 

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Dive Ninja US
11 reviews
Dive Ninja Expeditions was founded with a passion for exploration, adventure, conservation, and above all, diving. Dive Ninjas leads conservation minded diving tours, activities, & whale watching in Cabo San Lucas, specialized expeditions around Baja, as well as dive trips all around the world for divers & ocean lovers who want to experience something memorable and help protect our planet’s oceans at the same time.

Reviews

CP
This was my second time traveling with Dive Ninjas and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Not only have the last two trips I've been on been amazing, Jay is such a wonderful host. Tiger Beach is such an experience. Diving with Epic Diving on site was awesome, you can tell Deb and Vin are truly passionate about what they do and they have so much love for the tiger sharks. From the safety briefings on the way out, to the vibe on the boat in between dives, it was all around a great experience, especially with a smaller group. What is really wonderful about this experience is it is a stationary dive so once you get down to the sand, you just sit and watch the show - meaning you can also stay down for a longer period of time. Unfortunately, Mother Nature was not kind to us on our second day of diving so we were not able to go out. Jay, Deb, and Vin gave us some alternative options and we were able to squeeze in 3 dives on our last day to make up for the loss of a day of diving. Weather changes is something that cannot always be accounted for, but both Dive Ninjas and Epic Diving put our safety at the top of their priority list and that is truly what matters. This is definitely a trip I will be repeating and I look forward to more trips with Dive Ninjas.
By Callie P for Tiger Beach 2024 on Jun 04, 2024
Great people, not so great diving, stuck in harbour for two days. Ninja did everything possible, but it badly effected the holiday vibe. A muteny was threatening, because people were uninformed and left in the dark with conspiracy theories and the internet. I would have expect Ninja to step up and be more visible to deal with the participants. The Agressor rooms were big, with big windows. I thought the food was bad / cheap. Lots of fried stuff and meat, often unrecognizable, with people guessing what it is. And never getting it right 🤣. Absolutely no healthy options, no real vegetarian options. In this day and age, di we really need 2 types of meat in every single meal? I am not a vegetarian, but I don't need mystery meat in every single meal. The whale shark course was interesting, with homework and pointers for encounters. Also, the course would end with a final session, whether or not we saw whale sharks. That session never took place, nor was there any announcement that the final session wasn't happening. I think another example that Ninja had given up in this trip. Overall, very disappointed with the trip.
By Anne W for Tubbataha Liveaboard Trip on May 21, 2024
SH
Had an excellent diving adventure in the Philippines, with a great staff and crew who made the trip enjoyable and comfortable. Food was well prepared, tasty, and plentiful, room was clean and spacious, with good storage and efficient air conditioning, and the dive deck was well organized with plenty of outlets to recharge batteries and room to set up scuba and camera gear. Special thanks to Jay and Talal for a memorable trip!
By Sandra H for Tubbataha Liveaboard Trip on May 20, 2024
Although the delays at the start of the trip, the diving was great and very relaxed. The presentation from Jay regarding the whale sharks was very informative. The Aggressor boat could use some touch ups. The crew was fantastic and very helpful.
By Petra V for Tubbataha Liveaboard Trip on May 20, 2024
A great time was had by all. The accommodations were nice, the diving was fabulous and the sharks were AMAZING!
By Mia B for Tiger Beach 2024 on Apr 24, 2024
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