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Dominica: A haven for Whales & Dolphins (Watch Video)
Dominica has long been famous for it resident population of Sperm Whales. It is the whale watching capital of the Caribbean. On our recent trip on assignment for Dive Travel Adventures we were lucky enough to join a whale and dolphin watching tour with Dive Dominica.
You can get a permit to dive with the Sperm Whales of Dominica, but the permits are limited, highly prized and expensive. But anyone can go and see the whales by joining one of the tours that watch them from a respectful distance at the surface.
We were lucky enough to meet up with Steven and Patti Rendell from Salisbury Hill Productions who were filming the tours and who give Dive Dominica customers a video to remember their day. Steve was using an interesting bit of kit to film the cetaceans; an Aqua-vu HD101 Pro camera on a long pole to record underwater interactions. Watch their highlights video below:
Video courtesy of Salisbury Hill Productions / Dive Dominica
We were lucky enough to experience both a pod of dolphins enjoying the bow waves and two Sperm Whales at the surface. It was an amazing way to round off our time on this beautiful island. You can read more about our trip to Dominica in the upcoming issue of Dive Travel Adventures and watch out for more blogs about Dominica coming soon.
For more information about Dominica and whale watching tours please visit:
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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