Dominica

Saturday 28th January 2012

Back in Dominica, a gem in the caribbean crown, and one of our most savoured islands. We've been excited to get back here as Dominica holds some of the most beautiful, untouched rainforest in the caribbean and the lack of hotels, and thus tourists, make it a great relaxing hideaway. Although the number of cruising yachts stopping here has seemed to increased (as well as small independant cruise ships), the islands still holds alot  of the old school Caribbean charm. 

There are a few choices of tours you can take here, our favourites being the Indian River (by row boat) and a hike to the hot springs for a swim. All of which can be arranged by the 'boat boys' who will visit you in their skiffs and pick you up and drop you off.  However, times are changing and even though there are still no big  hotels, word has spread in the cruiser community and prices of island tours have doubled since last time we were here. We opted not to do any tours this time but just to relax and enjoy the area and people of Portsmouth town. The local buses are also a great way to get around and with a little bit of organisation you can see everything without a guide.

Ships washed up on the beach from previours hurricanes



On our last visit Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3 were being filmed here in Prince Rupert Bay and we were lucky enough to be anchored next to the Black Pearl and have Johnny Depp pass by everyday on his way to and from filming. Unfortunately this visit wasn't quite so glamorous but we still love the island and the great back to nature feel it radiates.