Champagne Reef Snorkeling Tour at volcanic hot Bubbles Dominica
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the spectacle of Dominica’s rainbow-coloured seascape.
Named for the bubbling waters rising from volcanic thermal springs on the ocean floor, Champagne Reef attracts diving and snorkeling enthusiasts from around the world. The reef’s plummeting cliffs and towering volcanic formations perfectly match Dominica’s massive mountains and gorges.
Whether diving or snorkeling, you’ll encounter a dazzling explosion of colours. The reef holds a paint box of sponges with names like pink azure, red rope, yellow tube, and purple vase. Don't leave Dominica without seeing the famous Bubbles of Champagne Reef.
Witch your SSMR marine Park Fee ticket, which is included in this tour, you have the whole day acces to the Champagne Beach. It is nice to spend some time before or/and after the tour on this famous Beach. Use of a beach chair is also included.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
use of beach chair
What To Expect
Discover during this guided snorkeling tour the famous vulcanic bubbles of Champagne Reef. Matching the color and variety of the sponges and crinoids is a fascinating range of undersea creatures — octopus, rays, trumpet fish, parrotfish, frogfish, batfish, hawksbill turtles, seahorses, sea snakes, and eels. You may even encounter the remains of the 17th century Spanish shipwreck. After the tour a free drink is available at our Dive Center With your SMMR Marine Park Fee ticket which is included you can spend the whole day at the beach. This is a Government Approved Tour (Safe in Nature), so you are also able to do this tour when you come in by Cruise Ship.
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Champagne Reef Snorkeling Tour at volcanic hot Bubbles Dominica
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Misleading description
carmenmaria a,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or people with difficulty moving, The cab fare from cruise terminal is $25 per person. The Champagne reef is totally worth doing; it’s unique and spectacular. Consider going by boat
Champagne
Cosmopolitan483575,
Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great bubbles really seen! Guides a little shy, not much exchange. Too bad no turtles but lots of fish
Warm bubbles!!!
juliec2014,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a very unique experience. The staff are very helpful & kind. We were on an excursion from Holland America & one of our cruisers had trouble in the water. The staff helped her to shore & then made sure she got back to the hut where we had all our belongings.
Z was an awesome guide
Denise D,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Z was experienced and helpful. He showed us many underwater sites. We saw a sea turtle and colorful fish.
Champagne Beach Fun
182joannf,
Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Zev was fun yet professional. He paid close attention to everyone in our group of about 20. The swim to the bubbles was a leisurely 2 or 3 hundred yards with several large boulders with moderate coral on the way to the bubbles. There was plenty of time to explore the coral. The champagne reef is as advertised-- an interesting phenomenon not seen in many places. The equipment was good. Most of the people in our group were on a cruise ship. We were allowed to keep the equipment and use the lounge chairs at no extra charge for the rest of the afternoon. I spent the next 2 hours exploring some of the Coral on my own. Zed, the lead guide, periodically checked in with us to make sure that we were comfortable and did not need anything. He was good natured, patient and considerate of all the guests. All in all, it was a very pleasant afternoon. Only caveat, if you are driving yourself there, the meeting point is hard to find. There was no signage noting Champagne Beach. You literally need to park by the side of the road, by Porta potties and a slew of taxis, and walk down a set of stairs to the entrance to the beach.
Zee was our guide and...
Garry S,
Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Zee was our guide and nothing was too much trouble for him. He is clearly experienced and was able to point out marine life we had missed. A great experience and on I highly recommend.
Amazing Experience
Camper647146,
Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Zeke was awesome! He was very nice and took me on a great tour. Zeke really went out of his way to make sure I had a great experience.
Great Snorkeling!
kurtt225,
Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Champagne Reef has a nice variety of things to see. Lots of sponges, a few fans, a few anemones. Hundreds of fish. Some varieties of coral. Saw one eel. We were told the reef is still recovering from the hurricane. There was no significant current when we were there, so weak swimmers can do this snorkeling. Snorkeling distance is probably about 400-500+ yards or so. You can go a shorter distance, but you won't see all the sights. The bubbles are in one area, cannon in another etc. Definitely would do it again!
Champagne Snorkel
JoniM P,
Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great place to snorkel with a great guide Bevin. Saw 2 turtles, lots of beautiful fish and the magnificent bubbles of Champagne Snorkel!
Best snorkeling experience ever!!
bs59cs63,
Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best snorkeling 🤿 experience ever !! Zee was an excellent guide!! My husband and I were the only ones so we had a personal one on one with Zee helping us in anyway we needed. He was very patient! The champagne bobbles, the reef 🪸 and all the beautiful fish 🐟 🐢🐠 were very beautiful. The only negative is the walk on the shore of rocks. Very hard to walk and a little hard getting in and out of the water. Once again he helped with that. All equipment was provided. Definitely recommend!! 🙏🏻🫶🏼😎
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