Samana Whale Watching

SAMANA WHALES

NOTE: The Samana Whales tour takes place only during the period of the From about mid-January to about mid-March!

Once a year Dominican Republic accepts special guests - some of the largest mammals in the world, long-finned whales. Their alternative name is humbugs, from English "humpback whale". Giants several meters long live their daily lives in cool waters of the north, feeding krill and small schooling fish. However, when the time comes their mating, like to move in warmer climes. 🙂 It will probably not surprise you that they are particularly fond of just Dominican Republic, especially Gulf of Samana In the northeast of the island. Here From about mid-January to about mid-March we have an official "whale-watching season."  In practice, this means that Several hundred humpback whales enter the bay, To "get acquainted." compete, and females inseminated here a year earlier give birth 2-ton toddlers 🙂 . It is extraordinary show, which annually attracts a lot of spectators!

We put into practice Almost the same program as Samana - Haitises, only instead of a cruise on the Haitises National Park, we will set off to meet long-finned whales. The chance of meeting them is about 95%, Which in practice means that they are not encountered only in exceptional situations. Cruise on the Gulf of Samana in order to observe whales last About 1.5-2 hours. Given the low level of service in the Samana area, this season we chose one of the of the best companies organizing cruises. This involves price increase, but also better quality :).

Other highlights include beachcombing and lunch on the fabulous Bacardi Island and a walk through a tropical forest to Los Cocos Waterfall. 

SAMANA WHALES TOUR PROGRAM:

• Early departure from Puerto Plata / Sosua / Cabarete (around 5am);
• Included in the price is breakfast en route;
• Arrive at the marina in the town of Samana between 9 and 10 am;
• Whale-watching cruise on the Gulf of Samana Large motorboat or double-hulled catamaran (about 1.5-2 hours);
• postcard Bacardi Island- One of the advertising spots for this legendary rum brand was filmed there;
• on an island dinner Included in the price along with a beverage;
• remaining free time can be spent on Beaching on the white sand, Where exotic views of palm trees invite you to photo shoots, and on a quiet azure It is safe to swim; on the island we will spend About two hours;
• After returning to the bus, we will head towards the Los Cocos waterfall; In order to admire it, we will cover about 20 min route via Palm groves, cocoa and banana plantations and tropical forest; under the waterfall there is a small lake, in which you can immerse yourself;
• back to Puerto Plata and surrounding areas we'll get to dinner Around 8 pm.

Enjoy a unique whale watching experience in this very charming part of the island!

NOTE: BOOKING THROUGH THE WEBSITE ONLY FOR PRIVATE TOUR ! THE AMOUNT OF 50 $ IS THE VALUE OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT PER PERSON 🙂 .

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU ?

• swimsuit, towel, flip-flops
• sunglasses, something for your head, UV filter
• comfortable flip-flops or sandals in terms of walking to the waterfall
• Something warmer to throw on for the bus (after swimming in the sea and sun, it may come in handy)
• change for piñacolada and for tips 😉

BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR!

• 1 adult: 330 $
• 2-3 adults: 200 $ per person
• 4-5 adults: 170 $ per person
• 6-7 adults: 140 $ per person
• 8 or more adults: 130 $ per person
• children under 12 years: 100 $

If you are interested in the private option, write to us and arrange a date or BOOK A TOUR in the form on this page 🙂

In the BOOKING CALENDAR will appear by default THE VALUE of the deposit - 50$ per person.. The rest of the amount (according to private tour price list) you will pay on the spot or online, no later than the day of the tour. Payment methods of the remaining amount are: cash in USD / Revolut / money transfer in USD / online card payment in USD using the STRIPE platform.

You can also read TERMS AND CONDITIONS our tours 🙂

CHECK GROUP TOUR AVAILABILITY:

• adult: 130 $
• child under 12 years old: 100 $

Group tours are held in specific days of the week, if a minimum of 8 people are gathered. Write to us by check availability 🙂

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