Dominica · Soufriere-Scotts Head Reserve

Scott's Head Pinnacle

Best time to dive

January to December; December to June

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • 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 - Not viable - swim-through and main features start well below snorkel depth

Safety notes

Swim-through requires buoyancy control and can silt up; steep outer wall drop; current at the peninsula tip; zoning separates diving from fishing/snorkel areas

Permits & fees

Within the SSMR - nominal marine reserve user fee applies, generally included in operator costs

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.