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Whale Watching in Samana

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
From 11 hours to 13 hours
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Date
Saturday
April 26, 2025
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Whale Watching
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
Child
Ages: 2-11 years old
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Adult
Ages: 12-80 years old
2
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What You Will Do

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.

What's Included?

  • Whale Watching
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Breakfast
  • Dominican-style Lunch
  • Boat ride

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks with the lunch not included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Puerto Plata

10 minutes

We pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Plata

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Eric Tours International
  • 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

Guide Options

  • Guide - German
  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish

Customer Reviews

Bucket List Experience
(tripadvisor)
2022-02-28
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.
Good but needs a slight improvement.
(viator)
2022-02-03
Overall a great experience and even managed to see a family of humpback whales. Just one downside which was that because it was so busy it became a bit manic trying to find the guide for the return to the boat at Bacardi Island. He was waiting on the boat but we didn't know which boat was ours so couldn't see him. He needs to collect people together at a meeting point on the Island.
find a tour with less people
(tripadvisor)
2020-03-10
When whale watching the boats go in front of each other and don't allow the other boats to see, the first 3 boats that get there are the ones that have the priority to watch the whales. Would not recommend this tour. Try to find another tour that has less people and try to stay in Samana to be the first ones out.

the guides were fine, they drove us and brought us back.
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