Dodi Princess Island is one of the few sites in Ghana that every Ghanaian family should visit at least once in their lives to experience the spectacular and breathtaking Dodi Princess World has to offer. Dodi Island is located in Ghana’s Eastern region, in the middle of the second-largest man-made lake, Lake Volta, and next to Ghana’s powerhouse, the Akosombo Dam.
Every year, an estimated 1.3 million people visit the island aboard the Dodi Princess II, a magnificent 172-passenger cruise ship that transports tourists and families to the island on a regular basis.
Ghana Travel Restrictions
Ghana is open to most travelers again. I mean travelers from all over the world. However, you do need proof of your COVID-19 vaccination(s) or a negative test result before being allowed entry.
Many hotels, attractions, and private tours are open with new health & safety protocols in place, and you still have to follow certain guidelines. They are all good for our safety.
Read the ultimate travel guide to Ghana to help you plan your trip.
Why visit Dodi Island
First and foremost, not many Ghanaians get the opportunity to go on a beautiful cruise ship, feeling like Prince Harry for the first time in their lives, and I am confident you are among this majority. Apart from Dodi World, there aren’t many tourist destinations in Ghana that offer this option. This is motivation enough to travel to Dodi and cruise on a beautiful boat for the first time in your life. Remember that you are the only one who can make your dreams come true.
Things to do at Dodi World
1.Island Adventure
You may not have been told or heard, but Dodi Island is a peculiar and interesting destination to visit, particularly for individuals who have spent the most of their life in Accra or Kumasi. The few hundreds of individuals that still reside on the island are kind, but they appear to be a distinct people with a culture and set of rules that are not shared by mainland duelers. Traditionalists and tourists can locate shrines and items of worship in practically every section of the island, where people duel, a phenomena not found on the mainland of Ghana. People also live in traditional methods, devoid of contemporary technology and equipment, such as motors and vehicles, which are non-existent on the island.
2.Cruising
This is the major attraction of Dodi World excursions. Visitors to the island can enjoy onboard entertainment, cuisine, and drinks on the elegant Dodi Princess II.
3.Kids Playground
There is something for everyone on the Dodi Princess island and tour, including youngsters. So, if you were ever unsure whether or not you should bring your children along, be assured that they will be equally welcomed aboard with special and safe activities. On the Island beach, a zone known as Kiddi Playground has been constructed for youngsters to enjoy safe sporting activities while being supervised by tour guides who are properly trained to keep your children safe.
4.Enjoy Music and Life Band Performances
The fantastic live band music and performance that takes place on the cruise boat all the way to the Island is one of the most memorable activities to enjoy at Dodi World. Fans of music, as well as those who aren’t, are sure to enjoy the band’s performance on the lake, as they thrill you with local indigenous music.
5.Watersports
While you may be permitted to see the island’s interior, the actual fun and activities take place on the beach, which is also where tourist activities take place, generally after a tour of the island. There are thousands of watersport activities to participate in, ranging from spearfishing to beach volley and beach soccer, and tourists have a fun and exciting day doing them.