A waterfront resort in Dominica’s capital Roseau is celebrating a landmark achievement in global diving tourism, after scoring a historic haul of honors in one of the industry’s most prestigious annual awards. Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort, a popular destination for diving enthusiasts exploring Dominica’s pristine Caribbean marine ecosystems, walked away with 13 accolades at Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2027 Readers’ Choice Awards, a massive jump from the five awards it earned just one year prior in 2026.
This year’s results represent a new record for the resort, with recognition spanning both its luxury accommodation offerings and world-class diving services. For the first time in the resort’s history, several of its core dive operations earned top rankings from voters, highlighting steady improvements across every area of its guest experience. Among its standout wins, Fort Young secured a spot in the Top 10 for Quality of Rooms, and also earned high praise across a wide range of competitive categories: Quality of Resort, Quality of Restaurant, Quality of Training & Courses, Attention to Safety, Quality of Dive Boats, and Best Overall Dive Resort.
Unlike industry awards judged by a small panel of experts, the Scuba Diving Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards are decided entirely by public votes from the international diving community. This makes the results a direct reflection of how actual guests and diving practitioners rate the quality of a resort’s services and experiences, giving the honors particular weight in the global travel space.
In an official statement released by the resort, leadership credited the sweeping recognition to the combined hard work of its hospitality and diving teams, who have prioritized consistent improvements to guest services, dive training, professional-grade equipment, and industry-leading safety protocols.
“These awards reflect our team’s passion for diving, commitment to safety, and dedication to delivering outstanding experiences for every guest,” said William Lawrence, Dive Operations Manager at Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort. “Alongside the growing recognition of Dominica as a top-tier diving destination, these honors reinforce our island’s reputation as a truly exceptional place to dive, and we are proud to be such a core part of that story.”
Fort Young already holds the prestigious PADI 5 Star Resort certification, a designation that confirms the resort meets global standards for high-quality dive education and accessible services for divers across all experience levels, from first-time beginners to seasoned professional enthusiasts. Nestled along Roseau’s scenic waterfront, the resort operates as both a full-service accommodation provider and a specialist dive hub, catering specifically to visitors eager to explore Dominica’s rich, biodiverse marine environment.
Looking ahead, resort leaders say the expanded collection of awards, paired with Dominica’s rising global profile as a must-visit diving destination, is expected to draw more international divers, professional travel advisors, and specialist diving tour operators to the island. This growth in visitor interest is poised to benefit not just the resort, but the broader local tourism economy that relies on diving as a key economic driver. More information about Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort and its offerings is available on its official website, fortyounghotel.com.