Swim with sperm whales in Dominica, the only country on Earth where a resident population lives year-round and licensed in water encounters are allowed. Around 200 whales, in matrilineal family units of females and calves, feed along the deep drop-off just off the Caribbean coast. From November to April, small groups snorkel with them under strict government permit, best from November to March.
Swim with sperm whales in Dominica, the only country on Earth where a resident population lives year-round and licensed in water encounters are allowed. Around 200 whales, in matrilineal family units of females and calves, feed along the deep drop-off just off the Caribbean coast. From November to April, small groups snorkel with them under strict government permit, best from November to March.
Up to 90% sighting chance in Dominica (Caribbean). Best months: January, February, March.
Yes. It is the only country in the world where licensed in water encounters with resident sperm whales are permitted. Only snorkeling is allowed, no scuba, in small groups.
November to April, best November to March. Operators pause from July to October during hurricane season.
It is expensive. The government swim permit alone is about 6,000 US dollars, and multi day expeditions of 6 to 7 days run roughly 6,900 to 8,000 dollars per person (2026 prices).
Only three guests plus one guide may be in the water at a time, rotating in turns, under strict Dominican government regulations.
