Dominica · Soufriere-Scotts Head Reserve

L'Abym (La Sourciere)

Best time to dive

January to December; December to June

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible
  • SeahorsePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow shelf edge can be snorkeled near the surface, but the site's main draw (the wall) is a scuba-only feature

Safety notes

Sheer, very deep wall drop-off (disorientation/no-bottom exposure risk for less experienced divers who stray off the shelf); boat traffic at the mooring

Permits & fees

Within the SSMR - nominal marine reserve user fee applies

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Roseau

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.