Fort Young Resort

Where city, reef and rainforest converge, Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort is a full-service, heritage hotel on the Caribbean Sea. Their coveted oceanfront placement amidst Dominica’s vibrant capital, Roseau, provides unmatched access to the heart of the island, while their modern, boutique-style accommodations and peerless amenities complete an idyllic Caribbean holiday. From seaside al fresco dining, entertainment and duty-free shopping on the resort’s waterfront, to the neighboring French Quarter’s Saturday markets and unfathomable adventures at your doorstep — waterfall hikes, hot spring soaks, rainforest walks and world-class scuba diving right off the dock — Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort is your gateway to experiencing Dominica by both land and sea.

Diving 

The dramatic mountains you can traverse on land across Dominica are mirrored in the topography of our underwater dive sites. Cliff faces plunge into the Caribbean Sea and descend straight down 1500 feet, pinnacles rise up from the surrounding depths almost to the surface and volcanic ridges slope off into the deep blue water.

The dive sites are teeming with thriving, healthy coral reefs and unique schools of fish, while barracudas, turtles and stingrays frequently swim through dive groups along the reef rim, causing a delightful photographic frenzy. Comprised of gnarled volcanic ledges, crevices and swim-throughs, the reefs are a refuge for a myriad of small critters considered rare in other destinations. Here, seahorses and frogfish are almost guaranteed sightings for divers on a weeklong package. Other rarer critters like batfish, flying gurnards, yellow head jawfish, upside-down jellyfish and flamingo tongue snails can be found if you carefully search the reefs.

With Dominica’s incredibly warm seas and vibrant marine life, along with uncrowded dive sites and an excellent dive staff, Fort Young Dive is amongst the most premier diving operations in the world. 

We ventured to this island for the first time in 2016. The highlights from that trip was the Champagne Reef. In about 15 feet of water, you will see volcanic vents spew forth hot water and bubbles creating a smiliar effect to diving in champagne! You can put your hand over the bubbles and feel the warmth, a truley unique dive experience! We also dove Scott's Head Pinnacle which sits on a volcanic crater, allowing divers to swim through the crater wall to the interior. The wall is covered in gorgonians, giant barrel sponges, and whip corals, and it is often patrolled by pelagics like horse-eye jacks, barracudas, turtles, yellowtail snappers and ceros.

Accomodations

Each room has the following amenities:

• Ocean Views
• Small Refrigerator
• Flatscreen HDTV
• Complimentary High-Speed Internet
• Safety Deposit Box
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Coffee Maker
• Single Sink
• Bathtub
• Table & Desk Area
• Sitting Area
• Air Conditioning
• Hair Dryer

Dining

Palisades Restaurant

Indulge in the fresh and flavorful cuisine of the Nature Island while dining al fresco at Roseau’s only seaside restaurant. Here, panoramic ocean views are paired with inventive dishes that showcase the natural bounty of the island, including locally-sourced ingredients straight from nearby farms and, of course, the Caribbean Sea. Among the top-rated culinary experiences on the island, The Palisades Restaurant delivers on its reputation as the must-try Dominica dining destination. Revel in a delectable array of Caribbean dishes such as locally-caught Lion Fish Bon Femme, our signature Fort Nut soup blended with carrot, ginger and callaloo coconut from our preferred island farm or, perhaps, the Char Grilled Lobster with lemon butter and seasonal greens.

Warner's Bar

Beneath the Palisades Restaurant, with a view to match, Warner’s Bar combines a relaxing and casual seaside setting with cocktail sophistication. Warner’s Bar’s staff offers five-star service and a range of signature cocktails, inclusive of our legendary rum punch—a prized recipe that’s always on tap.

Other Activities

Although we are there for scuba diving, there are many exciting activities to enjoy, making this a great trip for non-divers as well. With our afternoons open for activities you have plenty of time to enjoy the island. 

• Shore Diving the house reef at Fort Young
• Bird Watching
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Guided Hiking & Waterfall Tours (Trafalgar Falls, Titou Gorge and the Emerald Pool are amazing!)
• Canyoning
• Botanical Gardens
• Enjoy the Zemi Spa at the resort 
• Take a dip in the infinity pool & jaccuzzis 

Getting There

Book non-stop to Dominica (DOM) on American Airlines from Miami, Florida (MIA).

Book directly to Dominica (DOM) on American Airlines, Delta or JetBlue. This requires a seamless in-transit connection in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) on to Silver Airways or through Antigua (ANU), Barbados (BGI) or St Maarten/St Martin (SXM) on a regional carrier

Fly other major US airlines to Miami, Florida (MIA), San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU), Barbados (BGI), Antigua (ANU), St Lucia (SLU) or St Maarten/St Martin (SXM), then connect via American Airlines, Silver Airways, WinAir, interCaribbean, Caribbean Airlines or LIAT on to Dominica (DOM).
*Make sure you have a minimum of 6 months left on your passport before the expiration date. 

Cost

Deluxe Oceanfront Room

• Diver Double $2,075
• Non Diver $1,599
• Single Diver $2,750

Includes

• 7 Nights accomodation at Fort Young
• Round-Trip Airport/Hotel Transfers
• Daily Breakfast
• 5 Days of 2-tank boat diving
• Unlimited shore diving on the house reef
• Marine Park Fee
• Nitrox
• 1 afternoon waterfall tour to Trafalgar Falls & Titou Gorge
• Resort taxes and services charges

Excludes

• Airfare
• Personal Dive Equipment
• Meals & Beverages not specified above
• Divemaster Grauities $120 per person
• Travel & Dive Insurance (Highly recommended)

Payment Schedule

• $500 deposit per person at the time of registration
• Final Payment Due October 1st, 2024

How to Register

• Complete the online TRAVEL AGREEMENT
• Call us at 978-927-9551 to reserve your spot and pay the deposit

Refund Policy: Please know all travel payments are non refundable unless your spot is sold. If spot is filled, a 7% fee will be deducted from your refund.