Declared a whale sanctuary in 1986, sliver bank is one of the few breeding and calving areas in the north atlantic for humpback whales. Afterwards, swim and snorkel at bacardi island cayo levantado, where you will also enjoy lunch. As a matter of fact, the world wildlife fund named the bay of samana as one of the best whale watching places in the world. Various samana whale watching tours leave at various times during the day. Whale samana with kim beddall at samana port in dominican republic. Every year from midjanuary until midmarch these huge mammals leave the arctic to mate and give birth in the protected bay along the dominican republics east coast. Samana, dominican republickim beddall left her hometown of pickering, canada, in 1983 after answering a. One of the largest mammals on the planet, humpback whales are a beautiful sight to behold. Whale watching samana peninsula tours in punta cana. The dominican republic is home to two humpback breeding grounds, out of only a handful in the whole world. Departing from our private dock in the town of samana, we will transport you in our comfortable, fast, and secure boats and navigate the samana bay humpback whale reserve in search of whales. Season starts january 15 and last until march 31, and this every single year for anybody looking for more information about humpback whales migration in samana bay and whale watching tours in samana, please feel free to ask your questions here on this forum all whale watching excursions starts from the port of samana here in the town of samana. A unique opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural calving and mating grounds here in samana bay, dominican republic.
Being out on a boat is always great, but having the chance to get upclose and personal with some of the worlds largest creatures is simply amazing. Our whale watching excursion from punta cana to samana by bus is a lot more. Humpback whale season bahia principe privilege club. When is whale watching season in the dominican republic, and whats the best way to get there.
Samana tours for this treat begin around january 15 of each year and last until the middle of march. Humpback whale watching tour in samana bay dominican republic. From january 15 to march 31, approximately 300 of these whales are present in the bay of samana, making it the perfect spot to view these beautiful sea creatures. Be sure to reach your privilege concierge for more information on available tours and insiders tips. The caribbeans best islands for whale watching tropixtraveler. Whale watching observation tour in samana bay dominican republic with canadian animal advocate kim beddall of whale samana. Jan 15, 2016 whale watching dominican republic janmarch. Take a short flight to explore the best of samana during whalewatching season with a professional guide. Samana is considered one of the best places in the world for humpback whale watching. Humpback whale watching at bay of samana, dominican republic. We landed and boarded our open air transportation to our whale watching boat. Legendary tours tour samana with terry official website. The visit to the sanctuary of the humpback whales in samana is one of the most beautiful excursions in the dominican republic, the beautiful samana bay and the silver bank, located in the northwest of the country, where every year, between december and march, about 2,000 humpback whales come to reproduce in the warm waters of the atlantic ocean.
Whale watching samana go samana dominican republic. As if you needed another reason to visit, whale watching in the dominican republic is in prime season. Humpback whale watching in majestic samana bay season 2018 january 15 to march 25 whale watching sightseeing tour in the bay of samana, in beautiful and natural dominican republic. Besides whale watching in our comfy catamaran, did we mention you also board a plane from punta cana to samana, a lush and mountainous peninsula in the northeast corner of the dominican republic. More than 1,500 of them visit the bay of samana which gives us a presence of about 300 humpback whales at any time during the whale season january 20 to march 20. With reason, space is incredibly limited so book now to reserve your spot. The samana peninsular is also a popular spot to go whale watching.
Were just in the middle of the mating and breeding season of the humpback whales, which have taken over the silver bank nearby the samana bay from january 15 and up until march 31. More than 50,000 people visit samana each year to watch the humpback whales during their mating season between 15. Season starts january 15 and last until march 31, and this every single year. The dominican republic whale watching tours are one of the most interesting activities to do when going on vacation. Listen to the male humpbacks solitary courting song and witness incredible displays of flippering, tail lobbing and breaching. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us dominican republic. Uncommon caribbean escaped to the dominican republic earlier this year, and while merengue, mojitos and mingling with locals were all part of the fun, the highlight of the trip was definitely whale watching in samana bay. There is worth mentioning the humpback whale exhibition. A maximum of eight passengers per boat ensures a more personalized experience. More than 1,500 of them visit the bay of samana which means that approximately 300 humpback whales are present at any time during the whale season january 15 to march 31.
Humpback whales watching, sanctuary samana, dominican republic. Whale watching season in samana go dominican republic. Whale watching from punta cana and bayahibe a close encounter with the majestic humpback whales in the bay of samana ecoexcursion with trained seavistours guide. Transport see below for supplements from other resorts, approx 3 hours whale watching onboard with kim beddall, marine sanctuary entry fee, national guide, entry to the samana whale museum which features a 45 ft humpback skeleton, soft drinks, water, crackers and mints on board, booklet whales. Villa alegria, 3 rooms air conditioned, sea view, near center, capacity 6 people. Season starts january 15 and last until march 31, and this every single year for anybody looking for more information about humpback whales migration in samana bay and whale watching tours in samana, please feel free to ask your questions here on this forum.
Whale watching samana peninsula trip fly to samana from. Humpback whale watching tour in samana bay dominican. Humpback whales watching, sanctuary samana, dominican. Youll transverse the scenic oriental mountain range to reach the southern shores of samana bay. Its whale watching season and carnival in the dominican republic. The silver bank is located 100 km north of the dominican republic and approximately the same distance from the turks and caicos islands and is one of numerous breeding and calving zones of humpback whales. Samana humpback whale watching travels with tim okeefe. Whale watching tour in samana bay dominican republic from las terrenas town in the dr.
Many more tour operators followed, and in a short time samana became a whale watching hub, both for day tours in samana bay, and as a harbor visited by. A limited number of longrange boats visit offshore sites on the silver and navidad banks, but. Swimming with humpback whales in the dominican republic. Listen to the male humpbacks solitary courting song and witness incredible displays of flippering, tail lobbing and breaching by the most active species of whale in the atlantic. Safe, sensitive whale watching with kim beddall in samana, dominican republic.
Whale watching dominican republic watching whales killer. As part of one of the largest whale sanctuaries on the planet, samana shows great pride in their part to help the large mammals. Riding the top deck of a 45foot whale watching boat hunting for humpback whales in the bay of samana, i keep comparing the dominican republic landscape with that of another famous whaling ground. Dominican whale watching easier and better than alaska.
Whale watching in samana at the best price with peninsula tours agency in las terrenas. Samana whale watching may be the most popular of all attractions. The world wildlife fund considers the bay of samana as one of the best places in the world to watch the whales. Whale watching season in dominican republic toronto sun. Part of that pride has led to the whale museum, an entire museum dedicated to whales, their lives, and the role they play in the global ecosystem. Theres only two months out of the year to witness these majestic mammals of the sea. Whale watching trips starting from samana port in dominican republic. Whale watching in samana bay, dominican republic southern. Whale watching tours in dominican republic are available in the short period from january 15 to march 30 of every year in the sanctuary of the humpback whales, dominican republic. From january to march, hundreds of humpback whales come from the northern atlantic to the warm waters of the bay of samana to mate, birth. Samana is reputed for its whale watching during the whale season from december to march. This is the best whale watching tour in samana, kim is very knowledgeable, shes a marine biologist, her staff is professional and friendly. Samana bay is one of the best places in the world to see the gracious and aweinspiring humpback whale and it is also a place where there is so much to see and do.
The dr is the most popular whale watching destination in the caribbean, thanks to the seasonal arrival of humpback whales, which migrate from northern waters each winter to breed and give birth in protected waters along the islands northern coast. If youre lucky, you can even see whales just off cabarete beach. A naturalist explains over the boats crackling loudspeaker that the whales move south for calving season because a newborn humpbackeven though it weighs close to a ton. Oregon whale watch week 2020 encore april 2nd oregon state parks 218 watching live now samana republica dominicana drone 4k dominican republic duration. Nov 25, 2011 lookout to spot humpback whales in samana bay, dominican republic, punta ballandra. Did we mention you also hop on a comfy bus from punta cana to the sleepy fishing village of miches. We are a dmc company based in the dominican republic. Located in the heart of samana, this romantic apartment building is within 1 mi 2 km of whale museum of samana and samana bay. If you can do only one excursion during your vacation, whale watching from punta cana to samana by plane should be it. The sanctuary of the humpback whales in dominican republic start in puerto plata province until samana bay. For the best tours, go to the pioneer herself, kim beddal, a marine biologist from canada.
The excursion was a great day, picked us up from cayo leventado within a few minutes of the appointed time, the vessel was in excellent repair, very clean and well maintained, all ship shape. Sep 05, 2016 from january 15 to march 31, approximately 300 of these whales are present in the bay of samana, making it the perfect spot to view these beautiful sea creatures. Divers have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular cave diving, with the mighty cliffs that rise out of the water in the bay. Booklet whales of samana spanish, english, german or french. We started out on a flight in a 10 passenger cessna twin cruising at roughly 6000 feet. Its whale watching season and carnival in the dominican. Whale watching tours in samana dominican republic humpback whale watching trips in samana bay. The prime spot for whale watching in the dominican republic is the province of samana located in the northeast coast. In the second part of the tour well take you to a different part of the samana peninsula, to relax and. From a considerable distance, the samana coastline appears heavily forested with. The 30minute flight is a birdseye view of the dominican republics entire eastern region, see virgin coastlines and untouched tropical forests. Punta cana whale watching samana whale watching trip. Whale watching tours in samana bay dominican republic. Travel to samana bay aboard a comfortable, airconditioned coach, then transfer to a boat catamaran at miches.
As the humpback whale watching boat victoria ii ploughs through the high waves toward the mouth of the bay of samana, i hop up and down in my seat like every other passenger. Whale watching dominican republic watching whales killer whales. Whale watching in the dominican republic villa taina. The humpback whales are regular visitors in the bay of samana. Whale watching samana season is from january 15 to march 31 every year. Were all wearing ourselves out as we continually jump up to photograph tail flukes and waterspouts that our imaginations keep creating in the tossing, whitecapped waves.
Humpback whales have been wintering near samana for centuries. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Bay of samana whale watching tour from puerto plata. Discover the true beauty of samana peninsula and samana bay with us.
Samana bay dominican republic humpback whale watching tours. They can be seen in the protected area just outside samana. Board a 28 foot power catamaran for a full day out on the water. Every year, thousands of humpback whales start their journey from the cold waters in the north atlantic to the caribbean. Whale samana with kim beddall whale watching tours in. Whale watching samana go samana dominican republic travel. Summer whalewatching excursions are offered in those areas, but there is no better time than the winter mating season when the male humpbacks, eager to impress the females, are most animated, and when newborn calves can be seen swimming alongside their mothers. Come whale watch the humpbacks coming in season in samana bay from january 15 to march 15 each year. Playa cayacoa and playa nandy are also within 3 mi 5 km. Also special thanks to kim beddell for amazing information given at sea. About whale samana a unique opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural calving and mating grounds here in samana bay, dominican republic. Excursion and tour all over samana peninsula and samana bay. More than a thousand humpback whales travel to samana in order to mate and give birth to their offspring. Tour guide, whale watch, buffet, nacional drinks, transportation.
This initiative was intended to foster the knowledge of this beautiful animal, and to preserve the great marine ecosystem of the dominican republic. 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. From a considerable distance, the samana coastline appears heavily forested with row after row of terraced trees rising. Cruising at speeds of up to 20 knots, youll sail to a location known for whale spotting during the season. Aside from seasonal whale watching boat excursions in samanas scenic. The bay of samana is one of the whales most important breeding and calving grounds, with between 2,000 and 3,000 of the giant mammals migrating here each january. We took the trip to the samana pennisula from punta cana and it was the highlight of our vacation. Samana bay whale watching tours with kim beddall online reservations for whale watching trips in samana bay, dominican republic. Riding the top deck of a 45foot boat whale watching boat hunting for humpbacks in the bay of samana, i keep comparing the dominican republic landscape with that of another famous whaling ground.
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