A portal to the untrammeled beauty of Dominica, Fort Young Hotel facilitates the island’s most memorable adventures. Whether that be hiking the longest continuous trail in the Caribbean, diving amongst unspoiled reefs, or rappelling down Titou Gorge. The weather on land or under the sea, Dominica is perfect for a family vacation.

There is no better place to relocate your inner serenity and revitalize your soul than Fort Young Hotel. As a self-sustaining island with nutrient-rich food, verdant natural splendor, and abundant sunshine, wellness is at the heart of our culture. From in-room massages to an oceanfront infinity pool, Fort Young Hotel is the ultimate setting to unwind and replenish

With towering mountains and lush rainforests as its backdrop, Dominica is a unique diver’s paradise. Imagine being the only dive boat on the ocean all day long, with your family by your side.

Fort Young Hotel is the perfect destination for family scuba vacations, adventure trips, and Kids Sea Campers. Whether you’re visiting Dominica for a diving getaway, a Caribbean hiking tour, or a conference, our oceanfront location in the historic capital, Roseau, makes us Dominica’s finest heritage hotel.

For families interested in scuba diving, Fort Young is fully equipped with a PADI 5-star Dive Dominica dive shop and a jetty where boats pick you up for diving, snorkeling, or whale watching excursions. Hikers can also arrange a variety of nearby excursions, such as treks to waterfalls in the rainforest and birdwatching trips, through our on-site activities desk.

If you’re looking for traditional Caribbean relaxation, enjoy our rooftop jacuzzi, infinity pool, gym, and spa. Don’t miss the Palisades restaurant, where you can dine while watching the sunset over the sea, along with our vibrant cocktail bar and café.

Fort Young Hotel, built to protect the island, has always commanded a position like no other. Located in Roseau, Dominica’s capital, and only “downtown,” it sits in the main marina with the ferry port and market just a minute’s walk from its entrance.

Fort Young Hotel is an ideal place to experience Dominica’s vibrant culture and delicious cuisine. From your room’s balcony, the sights and sounds of the capital vanish, replaced by the gentle lapping of waves and the endless expanse of the sea and sky.

For scuba diving families, there is a fully equipped PADI shop, Dive Dominica, at the Fort Young Hotel. Whether diving, snorkeling, or heading off into the bay to watch Sperm whales.

Hikers can arrange various excursions near the hotel, such as treks to waterfalls in the rainforest and bird-watching trips from Fort Young Hotel’s activities desk.

Fort Young’s rooftop Jacuzzis, infinity pool, gymnasium, and spa are always available if you are looking for traditional Caribbean relaxation. Family Dive Adventures makes it easy for you to combine the best of both worlds: explore Dominica’s colorful underwater world during fascinating dives while also experiencing the natural and cultural wonders of the island with Fort Young’s land excursions. Other activities available are Yoga, gym, Zemi spa, kayaking, canyoning, turtle watching, and Whale Watching!

Scott’s Head Pinnacle: Recently listed as one of the top dive sites worldwide by Scuba Travel in the UK, few would disagree with this assessment. Most dive staff would dive here every day if it weren’t for the sometimes challenging winds and currents. On those days when conditions are perfect, divers are in for a special treat. This pinnacle sits on the edge of a volcanic crater, and you can actually swim through the crater wall into the interior. The wall is covered in gorgonians, giant barrel sponges, and whip corals, often patrolled by pelagic fishes like horse-eye jacks, barracudas, turtles, yellowtail snappers, and ceros. The challenge with Scott’s Head Pinnacle is knowing where to look! This site is better suited for intermediate and advanced divers unless conditions are perfect.

Champagne Reef: This site is another reflection of the sheer volcanic power simmering just out of sight. In shallow water, just 15 feet (5 meters) deep, volcanic vents release hot water and bubbles, creating the effect of diving in champagne. The surrounding reef is well-known for critters like seahorses, frogfish, reef squid, and lobsters, and it also makes an excellent night dive. You will usually explore Champagne Reef first and then enjoy the bubbles during your safety stop. Keep an eye out for the resident reef squid, and expect to see snorkelers above you! This dive is suitable for all skill levels.

Nose Reef: This sloping reef, located in the central part of the West Coast, is named for its three protruding ledges, which resemble a nose. The deepest ledge sits at 120 feet (36 meters), while the shallowest is at 40 feet (12 meters). However, the best diving is at around 80 feet (24 meters), on top of the deeper ledge. This ridge extends into the current and is thus home to thriving sponges of every color and size. The dense coral and sponge life here make it a favorite spot for divers, as well as a popular hangout for turtles and pelagic fishes!

SASY (PADI): Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth is for kids age five to seven. Essentially, SASY is snorkeling using scuba equipment instead of a snorkel. Once a child completes the SASY program they receive a SASY participant card and wall certificate.

SEAL Team (PADI): This is a confined water scuba experience for ages eight and up. Kids learn basic scuba skills and do “AquaMissions” in a pool where they are limited to a maximum depth of 12 feet (3.6m). Children who progress and accomplish more skills become a “Master Seal” and are then certified to a maximum depth of 20 feet (6m) with an instructor.

JOW (PADI): Children 10 and up can take the full PADI Open Water Diver scuba certification course with specific age limitations for scuba diving. Kids can progress to Junior Open Water diver, which allows them to dive with a PADI-certified parent, guardian, or professional to a maximum of 40 feet.