Whales in the Dominican Republic, Samana Peninsula.
From mid-January to mid-March is whale season in the Dominican Republic.
While on holiday in Cabarete during this period, be sure to go and watch the humpback whales!
Whales in the Dominican Republic appear in winter, swimming into the bay of the Samana Peninsula.
Four hours drive from Cabarete, where we go every year to watch the amazing inhabitants of the Atlantic Ocean - magnificent humpback whales!
This trip will be truly unforgettable for you, the riot of nature and exoticism of the Dominican Republic.
The whale season in the Dominican Republic lasts from mid-January to mid-March.
On the other side of Samana Bay, there is the Los Haitises National Park.
On the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, on the Atlantic Ocean side, there is a unique creation of nature - the Samana Peninsula.
Humpback whales in the Dominican Republic have chosen this peninsula as their home.
Thanks to the humpback whales, Samana is a national reserve that combines white beaches, palm forests, beautiful mountains, marble caves, lakes and small islands of incredible beauty lost in the ocean.
The bay of the Samana Peninsula attracts tourists from all over the world because it is here that humpback whales swim every year.
The migration of whales to the warm waters of the Dominican Republic occurs for mating and the birth of the young of these giant mammals.
The price of the excursion Whales in the Dominican Republic from Cabarete includes:
transfer, lunch, all entrance tickets, Russian-speaking guide.
The excursion is designed for the whole day.
Departure from the hotel at 6:00 am.
4-6 people - $ 140 per person.
7-10 people - $ 130 per person.
The price for combined excursions Excursion to El Limon Waterfall + Excursion Whales in the Dominican Republic, check with the administrator.
The whale season in the Dominican Republic lasts from mid-January to mid-March.
During this period, tourists from all resorts in the country come to Samana to watch humpback whales.
The best season for whale watching in the Dominican Republic is February.
At this time, the peak of the season, there are a lot of whales, and you are guaranteed to see large whales and their small calves.
Often during this season you can also meet a pod of dolphins.
Life in the ocean depths during whale season is truly in full swing off the coast of the Dominican Republic!
The whale watching tour in the Dominican Republic starts from Cabarete, it takes about two and a half hours to get to the bay of the Samana Peninsula by car.
Then you can join a group of tourists sailing to the bay on a large ferry.
Or rent a small boat for 4-6 people, if you are especially adventurous!
Being in the center of the ocean bay, you will be able to see with your own eyes, just a few meters away, how a huge whale jumps out of the water or throws out a fountain of water up to 3 meters high, how a baby whale, born for the first time, studies the elements of the ocean.
Whale watching in the Dominican Republic is a truly unforgettable sight!
A whale watching tour in the Dominican Republic on a small boat is the most dynamic!
It is difficult to say what gives more adrenaline and emotions - the whales themselves or chasing them on a small wooden boat on huge ocean waves!
If you want to take beautiful photos while watching whales, then you'd better go by ferry.
But if the purpose of a whale watching excursion is a thirst for adventure, positive emotions, extraordinary sights and adrenaline, then we definitely recommend renting a boat!
Pleasure guaranteed!
A whale watching excursion by boat lasts from 2 hours or more.
If you rent a boat, then you manage your own time and do not depend on the group.
After chasing whales, the boat captain will offer you to disembark on a paradise island to sunbathe, swim and have lunch.