Snorkel the crystal-clear waters at Champagne Reef, one of Dominica’s top spots to observe marine life. A leisurely boat ride will bring you to the unusual reef, which is named for the champagne-like bubbles that continuously rise around it. As the guide will explain, subterranean geothermal activity causes gas to be released through small vents in the ocean floor here, forming streams of rising bubbles. In those areas, the water temperature can reach 90? Fahrenheit and the ocean floor will be warm to the touch. The abundant marine life will be just as mesmerizing, as you can expect to spot sergeant majors, angelfish, white-spotted filefish and schools of soldierfish. In all likelihood, you will also see divers in the deeper water, which reaches depths of up to 70 feet.
