Cruise passengers arriving in Dominica 
can expect to enjoy a rather different Car¬ 
ibbean destination experience. This is an 
island for the ultimate nature experience 
while cruising the Caribbean waters. While 
there are beaches, one should plan on a 
romance with nature, island culture and 
handicraft, among some of the friendliest 
peoples of the Caribbean. 
This guide book will supply information 
relative to island history, culture, natural 
attractions, shopping, etc. but this article is 
to help the cruise visitor make the most of 
their precious hours to be spent here. 
Arrival in Dominica will be at the Cabrits 
Cruise Ship Berth, Portsmouth or Wood- 
bridge Bay Deep Water Harbour, Roseau. 
Woodbridge Bay Deep Water Harbour 
is located about one mile north of Roseau, 
the capital of Dominica. This is a commer¬ 
cial port and many Windjammers and 
larger cruise ships anchor here. 
The Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth, located 
in the north of the island, is a facility which 
is dedicated to the cruise visitor. It is uniquely 
located within the Cabrits National Park, in 
a non-commercial environment and on a 
historic landing site. 
Both ports of entry offer handicraft shop¬ 
ping on site in casual settings. 
Pre-sold visitor tours are well co-ordinated 
by local cruise ship and appointed transpor¬ 
tation agents, along with the designated 
Port Officers and Security. Independent 
passengers can be accommodated by con¬ 
tacting the Tourist Information Offices which 
are located at both Ports of Call. Informa¬ 
tion Officers will help visitors to make 
contact with taxi drivers, provide pricing 
and general information and also recom¬ 
mend tour circuits. A shuttle service allows 
for transportation from Woodbridge Bay to 
Roseau and beaches in close proximity. 
From Woodbridge Bay Deep Water 
Harbour, plan on touring to Roseau, Morne 
Bruce, the Botanical Gardens, Trafalgar 
Falls, the Wotten Waven Sulphur Springs, 
the Emerald Pool for what may be your first 
swim in a flowing and unpolluted river. 
The Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth is close to 
the restored ruins of historic Fort Shirley 
where the grounds of Cabrits National Park 
are excellent for enjoying the view onto 
Prince Rupert’s Bay and the town of Ports¬ 
mouth. The berth is within minutes of some 
of Dominica’s best golden brown sand 
beaches. Within Portsmouth, one can ca¬ 
noe up the Indian River or take a longer tour 
to the northern tip of the island or travel 
across the scenic north east coast to the 
Carib Territory. 
Other opportunities are available for 
specialist activities...hiking, bird watching 
and the like. It is however recommended 
that arrangements are made in advance. 
Dominica is green, beautiful and differ¬ 
ent. Enjoy your nature experience and let 
us have your impressions. Welcome! 
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