Travel with Amateur Traveler · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Sam Williams advises that whale watching in Dominica is best done on non-cruise days to avoid crowds. He recommends smaller tour boats, like those from Waitukubuli Tours, which offer a better viewing experience and photo opportunities compared to larger, more crowded cruise excursions. The island boasts a year-round sperm whale population.
“So I say the non-cruise ship day. There were only seven people on our boat. So we were in a fairly small Boston Whaler type boat. You could see everything and you weren't crowded for pictures.”
“So I've heard that if they take a cruise excursion, they can get a bigger boat with 20 to 30 people. So can be a little tougher to get good photos or see.”
“So I really liked it. The small boat brings sunscreen, a hat, a shirt. Bring water. They have water, but I'd bring it just in case.”