About
The Dominica Cable Car is a landmark infrastructure project currently in development that will connect the Roseau Valley to the world-famous Boiling Lake - the second-largest thermally active lake on Earth, roughly 60–75 m (200–250 ft) wide and approximately 15 m deep per UWI Seismic Research Centre - via a 6.6-kilometre aerial tramway. Per project narration, the system is set to be recognised as a Guinness World Record upon completion as the world's longest mono cable car. The system is not yet operational; this site shares the vision, progress, and updates ahead of opening.
Our Mission
To make Dominica's most extraordinary natural wonder accessible to everyone (see our Accessibility Commitment) - regardless of age, fitness, or ability - while preserving the natural environment that makes the Nature Island unique.
The Project
Developed in partnership with the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica and built by Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group - the world's leading ropeway manufacturer with over 15,400 installations across 96 countries - the cable car represents a new model for sustainable tourism in small island developing states.
Once operational, the system will use Doppelmayr's state-of-the-art D-Line detachable grip technology, with 10-passenger cabins providing frequent departures. The route passes directly over the famous suspension bridge of Dominica and crests Nicholls Ridge - including the dedicated Nicholls Viewpoint - before descending toward the Valley of Desolation and the Boiling Lake.
Planned Key Facts
- Length: 6.6 km - set to be recognised as a Guinness World Record as the world's longest mono cable car upon completion
- Journey Time (projected): Approximately 22 minutes one-way (vs. a 6 to 8 hour hike), travelling at up to a planned 6 metres per second
- Design Capacity: Up to 1,000 passengers per hour per direction (up to 65 cabins) - projected throughput per project materials
- Power: Renewable energy integrated
- Safety: Designed to European ropeway safety standard EN 12929
- Resilience: Engineered as climate-resilient infrastructure for a hurricane-prone region
- Jobs: Hundreds of direct and indirect positions created (200+ already employed during construction)
Bottom Station
The bottom station near Laudat is designed as a climate-resilient gateway to the journey, with:
- Ticket office and visitor reception
- Ventilated lounge and waiting area
- On-site food court
- Dedicated parking
- 24-hour electricity with backup generator
- Climate-resilient construction
Top Station
The top station sits near the Boiling Lake and will feature a dedicated 6-metre bronze statue of the Sisserou Parrot - Dominica's national bird and a symbol of the island's endemic biodiversity - welcoming arriving guests.
Tourism Impact
According to the project's feasibility report, the cable car is projected to drive a roughly three-fold increase in tourism to Dominica once operational, broadening access to the Boiling Lake and surrounding rainforest to visitors who could not previously undertake the 6–8 hour hike.
Environmental Commitment
The route was planned using advanced LiDAR mapping technology to thread between the forest canopy, keeping land disturbance to a minimum. The cable car also reduces trail erosion caused by thousands of hikers annually, while its low-impact design supports sustainable operation in harmony with the surrounding rainforest.
Partners
- Doppelmayr Group - Cable car systems and cabin technology
- Input Projekt - Engineering and project management
ABL Holdings - Development and investment- Government of Dominica - Regulatory oversight and national partnership
Contact
For press inquiries, partnership opportunities, or general questions, please visit our Contact page.