Dominica

Dominica has a humid tropical climate, with little seasonal variation between the wet and dry season, it has a hot and subtropical year round climate.

Dominica has high rainfall during the wet season; June to October is the principle rainy season.

The climate of Dominica is mildly tropical; in the winter months the temperature averages 25° C (77°f); in the summer, 28° C (82°f).

The spring months are the driest; the heaviest rains fall during late summer.

The average yearly rainfall ranges from about 191 cm (75 in) on the drier Caribbean coast to 508 cm (200 in) in mountainous inland areas.

Dominica is -4 hours behind UTC/GMT

English (official)

Eastern Caribbean dollar

US Dollars, Great British Pound & Euro are also widely accepted.

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Most passport holders, including Australians, British, Canadians, Americans and New Zealanders do not require a visa for Dominica for a period of up to 30 days (or more dependent on your nationality). However you are required to show a return or onward ticket.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.