Humpback Whale Watching Tour

Name: Humpback Whale Watching Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 78.2 USD
Availability: InStock

8 hr 30 minGerman, English, Italian, French +1Samaná, Dominican Republic

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$78

Witness one of nature’s most spectacular marine events in Samaná Bay, one of the world’s most important breeding grounds for humpback whales. Each season, these majestic giants migrate to the warm waters of Samaná, creating unforgettable moments as they breach, splash, and glide through the Caribbean Sea.

Accompanied by experienced guides and licensed captains, you’ll enjoy a safe, respectful, and educational wildlife encounter with excellent opportunities for photography and observation.

Join us for an inspiring ocean adventure and experience the magic of whale watching in Samaná.

Included

Refreshments: Water, soft drinks, and light snacks during transfers and navigation.
Navigation: Safe boat equipped with life jackets and a specialized bilingual guide.
Lunch: Traditional Dominican seaside buffet.
Entrance Fees: Ecological taxes paid to the Ministry of Environment.
Transportation: Round-trip transfers in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.

Not included

Gratuities

What you'll do

Pick-up Time
8:00 AM
30 min
09:30 AM – Arrival at the pier and boarding the catamaran
30 min
10:00 AM – Whale Watching: Guided observation and photography time with expert guides
2 hours
12:30 PM – Disembark at Cayo Levantado (also known as Bacardí Island)
20 min
01:30 PM – Traditional Dominican Lunch: Buffet with rice, beans, stewed meat, salad, and fresh fish
1 hour
03:00 PM – Free time to enjoy the crystal-clear beach
2 hours
04:30 PM – Return to the pier and departure back to the original pick-up point
20 min

Meeting and pickup

46 locations

Pickup details

Pickup is available in Samana. Exact pickup details will be provided after booking. Please be ready 10 minutes in advance.

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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Camino A Costa Esmeralda, El Cedro, Caribbean
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Casas del Mar Neptunia
Calle Emilio Prudhomme 1, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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La Pala Suites
Fabio Abreu 12 n11, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Bungalows India El Valle Samana
Carr. Arroyo Seco, El Valle, Caribbean
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Club Bonito
Las Galeras, Caribbean
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The Bannister Hotel
Carretera Sanchez Samana Km 5, Santa Barbara de Samana, Caribbean
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Vive El Valle Hotel
Carretera Samana el Valle, El Valle, Caribbean
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Temptation Gran Miches
Carr. Miches - Higuey, Km. 2, Miches, Caribbean
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Bahia Principe Grand Samana
Carretera Samana- Las Galeras, s/n, Santa Barbara de Samana, Caribbean
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Viva Miches By Wyndham
Playa Esmeralda, Miches, Caribbean
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Hacienda Samana Bay Hotel & Residence
Avenida del Malecon, Sector La Aguada, Santa Barbara de Samana, Caribbean
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De Luz Hotel
Calle Limon Terrenas, El Limon, Caribbean
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Dadam Samana
Calle Elena de Leon, Santa Barbara de Samana, Caribbean
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Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection By Hilton
Carretera Playa Costa Esmeralda Km7, Miches, Caribbean
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Hotel Turistico Marian
Calle Pedro Francisco Bono, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Rancho Alto Bonito
Calle Reservas De Agua Calle Abrahan King, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Refugio Verde Las Terrenas
Boulevard Turistico del Atlantico, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Hotel Atabey Miches
Calle San Antonio 50, Miches, Caribbean
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Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive
Isla Cayo Levantado, Santa Barbara de Samana, Caribbean
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YES PAPA! Hotel at 100m from the beach!
Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Hotel JB
809 Herd Major of the King, Hato Mayor del Rey, Caribbean
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Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda - Dominican Republic
10 Miches Uvero Alto Guaraguao Highway, Miches, Caribbean
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Luxury Apartment at Las Terrenas
Avenida Abra Grande, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Nilka Hotel Boutique
C/ Santa Barbara No. 4, Santa Barbara de Samana, Caribbean
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Oasis En La Naturaleza Rancho Alto Bonito
Calle a la Playa Snc, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Arena Oceanview Hotel
Calle Jimi Hendrix, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Camino A Costa Esmeralda, Miches, Caribbean
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Hotel Atabey
Calle San Antonio # 50, Miches, Caribbean
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Grand Paradise Samana All Inclusive
Playa, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Dadam Samana
Calle Elena de Leon, Santa Barbara de Samana, Caribbean
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Hotel Villa Serena
Las Galeras, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Hotel Balcones de la Bahia
C. Duarte No. 1, Esq. Uruguay, Sanchez, Caribbean
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Casa Por Que No
102 Rue Principale, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Villa Zapata
Barrio Zapata, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Hotel Nuevo Amanecer
Carretera 5, Sanchez, Caribbean
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Hotel Ita
Calle La Guazuma, Las Galeras, Caribbean
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Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort
Carretera Miches-Higuey Km 2, Miches, Caribbean
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Suites & Rooms A&T Samana
Autopista Nagua-Samana Km 9, Sanchez, Caribbean
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Residencia El Balata
Carr. El Bulevard, 7, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Hotel Coco Plaza
Francisco Bono 2, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Hotel Coyamar
Playa Bonita 1, Playa Bonita, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Viva V Samana By Wyndham
Blvd. Turistico Del Atlantico, Bahia De Coson, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Hotel Residence Marilar
Calle Coronel Caamano Deno, At the Corner With Av. Marico, 900 Meters From the "Fishermans Village" In the "Ballenas Beach" Las Terrenas, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Aligio Aparthotel Beachfront
27 de Febrero, Playa Poppy, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Casa Grande Beach Hotel
Jose Francisco Pena Gomez Calle, Playa Bonita, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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Saman Boutique Hotel
Avenida Abra Grande 7, Las Terrenas, Caribbean
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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