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Cruise to Roseau, Dominica

Dominica isn’t nicknamed ‘Nature Island’ for nothing. Its 290 square miles of towering mountains, thriving rainforests and rushing waterfalls deserve all that cred and then some. But the true pulse of the island beats in Roseau. It may be one of the smallest capitals in the Caribbean, but don’t let its size fool you – Roseau is electric with cultural energy. The spicy aroma of Creole home cooking wafts through food stalls at the Roseau Market. Reggae and soca beats spill from the windows of centuries-old stone-and-wood buildings and parties erupt around jing ping bands at hotspots like Bala’s Bar at the Fort Young Hotel. During your cruise to Dominica, you’ll quickly notice that Roseau doesn’t march to the beat of its own drum – it dances.

National Language English

Currency Accepted Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), US Dollar (USD)

Things To Do in Roseau

Hibiscus Falls Daytime, Roseau Dominica

Wade Through Waterfalls

At Trafalgar Falls, you can wade through freshwater pools beneath sparkling cascades tumbling 60 metres from the jungle canopy.

Pebbles Lining the Shore of Champagne Beach, Roseau, Dominica

Discover a Beach of Bubbly

Take a dip in the waters of Champagne Beach, where volcanic gases fizzle up from the ocean floor to create a sea of bubbles.

The Boiling Lake, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Roseau, Dominica

Soak It Up

Relax in a bubbling thermal spring or indulge in a detoxing mud bath at Wotten Waven Caldera, one of Dominica’s nine volcanoes.

Dense Jungle with Small Creek in the National Park, Roseau Dominica

Full Throttle Thrills

Feeling a need for speed? Hop into a 4x4 and explore Dominica’s rainforests, waterfalls and mountains safari-style.

A Bowl of Mashed Plantains, Roseau Dominica

Local Cuisine

You can call this Caribbean Soul Food. Think sweet plantains, mangos, yams, kushkush (cornmeal), fresh fish and locally caught game, all cooked with plenty of Creole spices and savoury herbs for a kick. The island’s signature drink – a spiced rum steeped with anisette and lemongrass – is the perfect refresher on a sunny island day.

Handwoven Baskets at an Outdoor Shop, Roseau Dominica

Shopping

During your Dominica cruise, you can find just about anything at Pirates on Long Lane, from souvenirs and cigars to local cheeses. But Kalinago Barana Aute in the Carib territory is a must if you’re scouting for carvings, pottery and handwoven baskets. Today, Dominica boasts the largest population of Carib Indians, an indigenous people of the Lesser Antilles.