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Dominica offers cruisers limited infrastructure, with no marinas and only one safe anchorage located in Portsmouth on the island's northwest coast.0:28 Despite these challenges, the island features extensive natural attractions, including over 365 rivers and numerous waterfalls.0:36 Visitors can access national park sites by purchasing a weekly pass for unlimited entry.3:47 Key excursions include rowing the Indian River, where scenes from *Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest* were filmed, and swimming through the narrow canyon of Titou Gorge to reach a waterfall.9:24 Trafalgar Falls, a pair of cascades known as Mother and Father, provides additional swimming opportunities in geothermally active pools.12:47 Renting a car is necessary for inland travel, though securing a vehicle can be difficult and subject to delays.8:45 Late afternoon remains the optimal time to tour the Indian River to experience sunset colors.6:31

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