Don't hang around the terminal after you dock. The area is purely a gateway, not a destination. Book an excursion immediately; the Shoreside Fun-Day trip to Titou Gorge and Champagne Reef is worth the $115 to beat the crowd chaos. If you prefer waterfalls, the Trafalgar Falls tour gets you back on the boat with zero stress. Grab a local coffee near the gate but keep moving—the real Dominica exists deep in the island's interior.
