Buddy Dive Dominica Closing

[Brodydog]

Darn, this was on my list of places to try.

Welcome to Buddy Dive Dominica - Dive into nature

 

[KathyV]

Darn, this was on my list of places to try.

Welcome to Buddy Dive Dominica - Dive into nature

Thanks for sharing. Poor Dominica, that lovely little country could really use some good news!

 

[scubadada]

Very sad to hear, Dominica has been on my list for years, unfortunately have not made it yet

 

[ReadyTo Dive]

Sad to hear BD will not be back. Dominica was the most colorful, healthy and diverse reefs we’ve ever dove and the people were just as lovely. I hear even the Champagne reef is covered in logs and debris currently... heartbreaking. I do expect it to recover eventually but it will require alot of help. This is an excellent opportunity for some diver “volun-tourism” for anyone/any group able to do so.

 

[drrich2]

Dominica was on my hopefully someday list; the option to use Buddy Dive, a known name brand, was a nice option. So basically the hurricane wiped out all 3 dive boats and the financials of rebuilding just didn't add up for them. They were partnered with Ft. Young Hotel. So a couple of questions come up:

1.) Will another dive op. be taking over at Ft. Young? The Buddy Dive/Ft. Young partnership essentially offered sort of a 'dive resort' option that made it easier to plan a trip; people didn't have to research/plan dive op. & hotel separately. You could get a package deal. Will that continue to be the case?

2.) When Buddy Dive leaves, who becomes the reputable 'go-to' dive op. on Dominica?

Richard

 

[JulieM]

We used Narure Island Dive on a couple of trips. We were pleased with their operation at that time, but it has been a few years since we have been there.

 

[JulieM]

Sorry that is Nature Island Dive. I need to put my glasses on I guess.

 

[KathyV]

Dominica was on my hopefully someday list; the option to use Buddy Dive, a known name brand, was a nice option. So basically the hurricane wiped out all 3 dive boats and the financials of rebuilding just didn't add up for them. They were partnered with Ft. Young Hotel. So a couple of questions come up:

1.) Will another dive op. be taking over at Ft. Young? The Buddy Dive/Ft. Young partnership essentially offered sort of a 'dive resort' option that made it easier to plan a trip; people didn't have to research/plan dive op. & hotel separately. You could get a package deal. Will that continue to be the case?

2.) When Buddy Dive leaves, who becomes the reputable 'go-to' dive op. on Dominica?

Richard

We stayed at Castle Comfort Lodge, a tiny place with only 12 rooms and all-inclusive dining, a lot of local foods, and with an onsite dive op. It was lovely little place, nothing fancy.

They are also still closed and expect to stay closed during most of 2018; hopefully they will be back.

Here is the link for the Dominica Relief Fund:
Dominica Hurricane Relief | The Official Site for Dominica's Hurricane Relief Efforts

 

[scubafanatic]

I don't feel sorry for Dominica, they are a big supporter of Venezuela's murderous Maduro dictatorship, where millions of people are starving to death, while Cuban inspired death squads commit mass murder....I do feel sorry for the innocent reef/creatures though.

 

[Donnah]

We were to go to Dominica last Nov. Ended up in St Lucia. Dove at Castle Comfort many years ago. Loved the diving and the afternoon hikes. Was looking forward to returning.