

Best for beginner divers, 8-19m, shore entry, mild current.
Sea Fan City is a reef and wall dive located within the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve. Accessible directly from the shore, the site features depths ranging from 8 to 19 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 18 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30C, though cooler upwellings occasionally occur. The entry requires caution due to sharp coral and rocks. While the site is suitable for beginners, boat traffic is a known hazard. Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, spotted scorpionfish, French angelfish, great barracuda, Brazilian reef octopus, and purple sea fan.
15.20850, -61.36420
Book a guided tour for your first visit as the guide will help you navigate the current variations and steer you clear of the boat traffic that moves through the area. Enter and exit carefully since the shore entry involves sharp coral and rocks, so booties and gloves are worth wearing.
Located on the southern edge of the caldera at the south-west tip of Dominica.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-19m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, spotted scorpionfish, French angelfish, great barracuda, Brazilian reef octopus, and purple sea fan.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it offers a manageable depth range of 8 to 19 metres and typically mild currents.
The site features depths ranging from 8 to 19 metres.
This is a shore entry dive. Divers should use caution and wear booties and gloves due to sharp coral and rocks at the entry point.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections may be accessible for snorkelling depending on current conditions.
Diving at Sea Fan City in Soufriere requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Sea Fan City in Soufriere. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sea Fan City in Soufriere. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sea Fan City in Soufriere are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sea Fan City in Soufriere typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sea Fan City in Soufriere typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.