Dominica, the southernmost of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, is the favourite Caribbean Island of many cruising yachtsmen.
Not because of an abundance of yacht service providers - which are somewhat sparse - but more so because of its natural unspoiled beauty and the friendliness of its people.
As you sail into Rupert Bay at the northern end of Dominica, you're likely to be approached by a member of The Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services (PAYS) in a water taxi. These gentlemen provide an invaluable service to visiting cruisers, more of which below...
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollars (EC)
Official Language: English
International Dialing Code: +1. In Dominica, just dial the last seven numbers.
Ports of Entry: Roseau and Portsmouth
If the particular Yacht Service or Facility that you're looking for isn't shown here, it means that it probably isn't available on this island. If you know differently, then please let us know...
Dominica Marine Centre: ph 767-448-2705;
Budget Marine: ph 758-445-4322;
Dominica Marine Centre: ph 767-448-2705;
Security & Outdoor World: ph 758-440-3475;
Dominica Marine Centre: ph 767-448-2705;
Igna Mitchell: ph 767-315-7209;
Aldive: ph 767-440-3483;
Anchorage Dive Centre: ph 767-448-2639;
Cabrits Dive Centre: ph 767-445-3010;
Dive Dominica: ph 767-448-2188;
East Carib Dive: ph 767-449-6575;
Fort Young Dive Centre: ph 767-448-5000;
Nature Island Dive: ph 767-449-8181;
Dominica Yacht Services: ph 767-440-2628;
Kool Air & Electric: ph 767-445-3030;
Budget Marine: ph 758-445-4322;
And see PAYS below...
Lin's Laundry & Dry Cleaning: ph 767-448-3497;
And see PAYS below...
Igna Mitchell: ph 767-315-7209;
Kool Air & Electric: ph 767-445-3030;
Michael's Marine Services: ph 767-449-1526;
Dominica Yacht Services: ph 767-440-2628;
These guys are a group of licensed Tour Guides, all of whom have an indepth knowledge of - and love for - their island. And if you haven't yet been on an Indian River tour with one of them, I strongly recommend that you do so. It really is an unforgettable experience.
They all have individual logos painted on their boats...
'Albert': phone 767 317 5433; email albertshoreservices@hotmail.com.
'Alexis': Alexis Faustin, phone 767 317 0901;
'Charlie': phone 767 2255428;
'Cobra': Andrew O'Brien, phone 767 445 3333; email info@cobratours.dm
'Eddison': Eddison Laville, phone 767 225 3623; email edisonlaville@hotmail.com
'Lawrence of Arabia': phone 767 225 3632; email lawrence-of-dominica@hotmail.com
'Providence': Martin Carriere, phone 767 445 3008; email carriere@hotmail.com
'Sea Bird': Jeffrey Frank, phone 767 245 0125; email seabird123@hotmail.com
'Spaghetti': Eric, phone 767 445 4729;
All carry a VHF and monitor Channel 16. Call them by their boat name.
They're not just tour guides:-
They also provide a security service by patrolling the mooring/anchorage area at night.
Oh yes, and they arrange a shoreside jump-up on Sunday afternoons in Portsmouth - they definitely get my vote!
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