The Nature Island's capital, a gateway to rainforest waterfalls, hot springs, river gorges, and volcanic reefs.
Roseau is the small capital of Dominica, a mountainous island of rainforest, rivers, and volcanic peaks. Ships dock right along the waterfront in town, or sometimes at Woodbridge Bay just to the north.
Dominica is wild and green, with far less development than most Caribbean islands. It suits hikers, swimmers, and nature lovers who would rather see a waterfall than a shopping street.
Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Roseau. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.
Swim through the narrow Titou Gorge, soak in natural hot springs, then snorkel at Champagne Reef, where volcanic bubbles rise from the sea floor.
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Head out from Roseau to look for the sperm whales and dolphins that live off Dominica's coast year-round.
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Cook a Creole meal with a local host using island produce and spices, then sit down to enjoy it together.
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Phyllis' Holiday Pick
Best time of the year to cruise! I love spending the holidays cruising with my family! The ships are beautifully decorated, and ringing in New Year’s Eve at sea is an experience I’ll never forget!
My favorites: see the twin cascades of Trafalgar Falls; explore Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; walk to the Emerald Pool, a waterfall and swimming hole in the rainforest; stroll the Dominica Botanic Gardens in Roseau; snorkel at Scotts Head, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean.
Eastern Caribbean dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.
The pier is right in town, so Roseau is easy to walk, and the waterfalls and hot springs are a short drive up into the hills by taxi or tour.
Search sailings that stop in Roseau on our site, or ask me for a quote. I book it for you with no fees, and I watch for price drops after you book.
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