Whale Watching in Samana | 11 hours to 13 hours

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Whale Watching
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An unforgettable experience.The visit to the Sanctuary of Humpback Whales in Samana is one of the most beautiful excursions in the Dominican Republic.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Spanish
  • Whale Watching
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Breakfast
  • Dominican-style Lunch
  • Boat ride
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks with the lunch not included

Overview

It is an amazing sight waiting for you every winter in the Samana Bay, the humpback whales moving from the their arctic home to the warm waters of the protective bay of Samana to give birth and mate. The show is impressive, when the 40-ton males jump up the water and fall down a few meters ahead.

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Itinerary

  • Puerto Plata

    We pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Plata

    10 minutes

  • Sosua

    We pick you up from your hotel in Sosua

    10 minutes

  • Cabarete

    We pick you up from your hotel in Cabarete

    10 minutes

  • Samana Bay

    Every year from the middle of January until the end of March you are able to see Humpback Whales in Samana. Samana is considered one of the best places in the world for humpback whale watching. These beautiful and giant marine mammals, breathe air and come out regularly to the surface, remain in apnea for about 20 minutes, but can remain under water for up to 40 minutes. Whales come to give birth to their little ones because the whalebone, when born, has a very thin layer of fat to withstand the cold waters. At birth it measures between 3.50 and 5 meters, and weighs a ton. After being collected from your hotel in Puerto Plata, Sosua, or Cabarete, make your way to Samana and enjoy the amazing views of the lovely Dominican landscapes. Departing from the dock in the town of Samana, we will transport you in comfortable, fast and secure boats and navigate in search of whales.

    9 hours

  • Cayo Levantado Beach

    Next we will head to Bacardi Island, Cayo Levantado is the local name of the island. On the island a delicious typical Dominican lunch will be served. After lunch and to finalize your wonderful experience you will enjoy turquoise waters and white sand of Cayo Levantado. It is a very long day but really worth  to visit.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • contact for the exact tour departure time

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Bucket List Experience

Published on Feb, 2022

The whale watching experience was unbelievable. We were able to get several sightings of the humpback whales. In addition the excursion includes lunch on Bacardi Island and a some time to relax, soak up the scenery, swim at the beach on the Island. Since we were staying in the Bayahibe/Dominicus/La Romana area the trip to/from Samana can be exhausting and you must plan for a 12+ hour day.

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