Frequently asked questions

Dominica  enjoys visa free access with over 102 countries around the world including the USA, Europe and Commonwealth nations. Please check with your travel agent to ensure that your destination of origin is on this listing.

The official language of Dominica is English; however, locals tend to speak an English dialect or carry varying accents.

Dominica has a tropical climate, hot, sunny and humid all year round, with a relatively cool and dry season from January to mid-April, and a hot, humid and rainy season from mid-June to mid-November.

Tap Water on Island is treated and distributed by a Government agency and safe for drinking, however alternative portable drinking water is available for purchase.

There is always something to do in Dominica no matter the time of the year. Enjoy a great vacation away from the cold during winter or have loads of fun and rum punch during vacation. Looking to relax? We do that too, choose a combination of tours for nature & adventure lovers, or learn about our rich history from the numerous heritage and cultural sites dotted around the island. For example, take an educational tour of some of Dominica’s World Heritage Site ‘Trois Piton National Park’.

The local currency used is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD), however US currency is accepted. The exchange rate is approximately US $1.00 = ECD $2.60.