champagne reef at dominica

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I want to go snorkeling at champagne reef at dominica. From what I have read the taxi fare is $20 per person return. For a family of 4 that will be $80.

 

Is there a less expensive way to get there?

 

thx

[BeachChica]

I don't think so - it's a ways from the port but definitely worth it. We've been there twice but did it as an add-on to an island tour with Bummping Tours. It looks like a great place to spend the day if you love to snorkel. There is no beach there so be prepared for that (its all rocks/stones). But the snorkeling is very good - and of course the bubbles. Most of the good snorkeling is out a little ways so if you go, walk all the way down the beach to the end. Then as you enter the water swim out and around to the left around the rocks that jet out. If you swim out a ways you can see some great coral and fish along the wall drop off. Enjoy!

[dbail4]

We loved Bumping tours. Used them last year took a tour of the island and then to Champagne beach.

http://www.bumpiingtours.com/cruise-ship-visitors.html

They were reasonably priced.

Champagne Beach:

You go to the end of a boardwalk then to the end of a very narrow rocky beach. There were fish and very tiny bubbles. Very cool.

[bye-seaya]

I want to go snorkeling at champagne reef at dominica. From what I have read the taxi fare is $20 per person return. For a family of 4 that will be $80.

 

Is there a less expensive way to get there?

 

thx

Hi! There is a dive shop that operates snorkeling tours in addition to their dive tours. They are located fairly close to the cruise port and I think they do pickups from the cruise ships when you book with them. You would have to confirm tho.

 

The dive operation is Dive Dominica and the snorkeling info can be found on their website: www.castlecomfortdivelodge.com/snorkeling. They go to Champagne reef as a tour. According to their web page it wouldn't cost much more than the taxi ride you were quoted. :cool::eek:

 

We had stayed at Castle Comfort for a week of diving w/ Dive Dominica and really had a great time. They worked really hard to make sure all of the guests had an awesome dive or snorkeling experience.

Good luck and Have a great trip! :)

[Cruise0310]

I want to go snorkeling at champagne reef at dominica. From what I have read the taxi fare is $20 per person return. For a family of 4 that will be $80.

 

Is there a less expensive way to get there?

 

thx

 

We will be in Dominica in a few weeks and also want to go to Champagne Reef. Are you saying that it was $20 per person roundtrip for taxi fare from the cruise port or was the $20 per person the cost just for the return ride back to to the ship? If yes, then what is the cost for a taxi ride from the cruise terminal to Champagne Reef?

 

Thanks

Linda

[Kuki Kiwi]

I just got an email from Levi about a few places we wanted to see, including champagne reef as an option and this is what he emailed me...

we still waiting to hear back if we can also include screw spas in one of the day trips....seems like good value for money if you wanted to see a little more and snorkel at champagne reef too.

 

his contact details are below too, hope this helps

 

Roseau Valley Treasures (wet tour)

Titou Gorge: One of the most unique areas on the Island and it's also a spot where part of Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 was filmed. One can get to experience the warm (volcano heated) water and swim in the cold water at Titou Gorge. To enjoy the gorge you would have to take the short swim (about 2 minutes) up a cave like area (you do not swim under water). The swim is about 100 feet and the water is about 10 feet deep at its deepest point, but it's only about waist high when you get to the middle of the cave-Like area. There is a small waterfall one can swim to, if the water is not flowing too heavy (must do). One can also climb the waterfall (5 feet) to get to another waterfall but has to be very athletic since you have to jump about 6 feet out into the water on your way down to avoid a ledge in the water. This part is not for everyone and is optional even if you can make the jump. (There is an easy 5-7 minutes walk to Titou Gorge). Trail is Rocky and gets a little slippery when wet. We provide swim belts to all our guests.

*Trafalgar Falls: (two waterfalls in the same area) 10 minutes walk one way up a few steps. The walk is not too difficult but can be a bit challenging if one has any major problems with their backs, legs, hips or if one is short in breath due to lungs or heart condition. After the ten minutes walk, you get to a platform where you and view the waterfalls and take photos. There is an optional extra two minutes walk to you the hot mineral water where you could take a soak. Visitors should take their time walking to and around the hot spring since the area is a bit rocky, slippery and steep. Climbing to the base of the waterfall should be avoided as much as possible because of the danger involved.

Botanical Gardens: (There you will see different plants trees and flowers grown on the Island) 5 minutes from Morne Bruce. (drive through)

Morne Bruce: (an area where you can see the entire city of Roseau from the top of a hill) 7 minutes drive from the ship. (Great for taking photos)

The estimated duration of the tour is about 4.5 to 5 hours and has about 1 to 1.5 hours driving and about 30 minutes walking, total. The tour cost $40.00us per person (adult). Children under 14 years but older than 5 years, pays $10.00us less ($30.00us). There's no charge for children 5 and under, all they pay is the government sight pass fee $5.00us.

You pay for the tour after it has been completed, with cash or travellers cheques (US dollars).

Champagne reef (snorkeling) can also be added to this tour. Adding it would make this tour about 1.5 hours longer and $7.00us more per person. (Optional)

*Champagne Reef: One of the most unique snorkeling areas in the eastern Caribbean. Take a short 5 minutes walk to the end of the stony beach, until you get to a cliff where you will gear up and begin a very different under water experience. You will be swimming in bubbles like you were in a giant aquarium. If you do not have snorkel gears, we now rent it at $5.00us per set (complete snorkel set with fins). If you would like to rent from us, please let us know your shoe size, since we do not carry all sizes in the fins. If we do not carry your size, it could be rented at champagne at $12.00us a set.

NB: Site passes will be provided so you do not have to purchase site passes.

* Indicate the site where site passes are needed.

There will be complementary local beers, soft-drinks and local bottled water on the tour.

Recommendations:

 

• Wear a good pair of waterproof strapped sandals. (eg. Keens)
  
• Swim suits and towels
  
• A light snack and or some fruits (we do not provide lunch)
  
• Waterproof camera would be great for this tour
  

 

 

 

 

 

Tour #2

 

 

 

Pools Falls and More (Wet/dry tour)

*Emerald Pool: (small waterfall with a pool at its base) 10 minutes walk one way in the Rain forest at the Morne Trois Piton National Park (UNESCO world heritage site). For the first 6 minutes it's mainly flat and the last 4 minutes you walk down a few steps to the pool. The walk is not too difficult but can be a bit challenging if one has any difficulty with their backs, legs, hips or if one is short in breath due to lungs or heart condition. If you do not want to or can't walk down to the pool, they can view the pool from above, they would only walk the flat area. It's the most visited area on the Island. (Swimming)

We can also make a stop at Mr. Nice Fruit Stand. It's a small shed on the roadside where one can stop and sample different fruits grown on the Island. Mr. Nice does not sell the fruits but you are asked to leave a small donation, any amount you feel like.

*Trafalgar Falls: (two waterfalls in the same area) 10 minutes walk one way up a few steps. The walk is not too difficult but can be a bit challenging if one has any major problems with their backs, legs, hips or if one is short in breath due to lungs or heart condition. After the ten minutes walk, you get to a platform where you and view the waterfalls and take photos. There is an optional extra two minutes walk to you the hot mineral water where you could take a soak. Visitors should take their time walking to and around the hot spring since the area a bit rocky and steep. The area can also be slippery.

Botanical Gardens: (There you will see different plants trees and flowers grown on the Island) 5 minutes from Morne Bruce. ( drive through)

Morne Bruce: (an area where you can see the entire city of Roseau from the top of a hill) 7 minutes drive from the ship. (Great for taking photos) (optional)

The estimated duration of the tour is about 4.5 to 5.5 hours and has about 3 to 4 hours of driving and about 45 minutes to 1 hour walking, total. The tour cost $50.00us per person (adults). Children under 14 years but older than 5 years, pays $10.00us less ($40.00us). There's no charge for children 5 and under, all they pay is the government sight pass fee $10.00us.

You pay for the tour after it has been completed with cash or travellers cheques (US dollars).

Champagne reef (snorkeling) can also be to any of my tours which does not include the reef and this one is no exception. Adding it would make this tour about 1 hour longer and $7.00us more per person.

*Champagne Reef: One of the most unique snorkeling areas in the eastern Caribbean. Take a short 5 minutes walk to the end of the stony beach, until you get to a cliff where you will gear up and begin a very different under water experience. You will be swimming in bubbles like you were in a giant aquarium. If you do not have snorkel gears, we now rent it a $5.00us per set (complete snorkel set with fins). If you would like to rent from us, please let us know your size, since we do not carry all sizes. If we do not carry your size, it could be rented at champagne at $12.00us a set.

NB: Site passes will be provided, you do not have to go stand in line to purchase site passes.

There will be complementary local beers, soft-drinks and local bottled water on the tour.

Recommendations:

- Wear a good pair of waterproof strapped sandals or sneakers.

- Swim suits and towels

- A light snack and or some fruits (we do not provide lunch)

If there are any questions or request, please ask.

Awaiting your favorable response.

Best Regards,

Levi Baron.

http://www.bumpiingtours.com Mobile #: 7672659128 or 7673150493

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