Itinerary: the boat tours start from Samana’ Bay, Dominican Republic
Departure: reach your embarkation point in Samana’ Port at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Have you ever had the desire to watch some whales close to you like feeling suddenly in a Moby Dick scenery? You dream can come true in the Dominica Republic!
Dominican Republic is home to a magnificent range of whales, especially in the area of Samana’, the north peninsula of the country. The Bay of Samaná is one of the few special places in the world where you can experience the whale watching and the birth of them. Every year from the middle of January until the end of March it is that time of the year where we can start to see humpback whales migrating through on their way to the warmer waters of Dominican Republic for the winter season.
Samana Bay
Whale watching is a fast growing excursions in Dominican Republic and it is a kind of wildlife tourism that can help conserve our endangered species. Sadly the bad action of whaling is still practiced in some part of the world and one of the ways to oppose whaling is to book a whale watching tour and it can demonstrate to the authorities that the excursions are sustainable for the economy of the countries.
Luckily, Dominican tourism authorities protect and preserve the animals by running whale watching tours and giving a chance to appreciate these magnificent creatures.
From Las Terrenas you can get to Samana’ City by taxi, car or public bus (guagua), but we think it is much more funny and aventourous the second option. Once you got on the guagua, you took your seat and you are ready to leave with other tourists and local people. From Las Terrenas to Samana the way is normally 45 minutes to get to the Malecon of Samana’ (Port of Samana’).
Malecon of Samana’ (Port of Samana’)
Once you arrived in Samana’ our partners will be ready for welcome you! The excursions last some 4 hours from when the boat leave to drive into the bay of Samana’. A guided tour generally provide you many informations and curiosities facts during your trip and the aim is to sight and observe a wide range of resident mammal species in their waters.
Humpback Whales don’t come to the south warm waters as tourists but they make their journey to give birth and pro-create in Samana’s area where the pleasant Caribbean waters are better than the cold North Atlantic. You will admire adult Humpback Whales (which can be as long as 50 feet and weigh 8,000 pounds) and also new born calves following their mothers. Is that unique natural experience right?
You will be stunned in front of this unforgettable natural show: large group of whales will swim and jump as soon the boat get close to them like they are playing with tourists
Whale Watching in Samana’, Dominican Republic
After the excursions, some tourists told us: “To share such an incredible experience with those you love is as good as life gets!”. That’s what Bite my Vibes would like to make you live: a real travel experience in a corner of Paradise!
Our local partners and crew are knowledgeable about the behavior of these animals and the excursions are distinguished by responsible and sustainable whale watching. Will you ever get a chance to go Whale Watching again in your life? So to travel to Dominica Republic, to see beautiful animals in the company of the most beautiful people, is perfect and you will have many memorable moments in a single excursion. You definitely don’t want to miss out on a once in a lifetime whale watching experience!
For more information about Whale Watching Excursions and Prices contact Getaway DR! http://getawaydominicanrepublic.com
