Every winter, an incredible spectacle awaits you in Samana Bay, as humpback whales migrate from their Arctic residences to the welcoming warm waters of the secluded bay of Samana for mating and birthing. The spectacle is awe-inspiring, as the hulking male whales, weighing 40 tons, leap out of the water and land a short distance ahead.
- Puerto Plata - We pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Plata
- Sosua - We pick you up from your hotel in Sosua
- Cabarete - We pick you up from your hotel in Cabarete
- 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.
- 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.
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- Whale Watching
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast
- Dominican-style Lunch
- Boat ride
- Gratuities
- Drinks with the lunch not included
- contact for the exact tour departure time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.