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. They can be seen in the protected area just outside samana. Did we mention you also hop on a comfy bus from punta cana to the sleepy fishing village of miches. 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. 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. Humpback whales watching, sanctuary samana, dominican. Whale watching dominican republic watching whales killer. A maximum of eight passengers per boat ensures a more personalized experience.
Whale samana with kim beddall whale watching tours in. Whale watching tours in samana dominican republic humpback whale watching trips in samana bay. 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. Whale watching dominican republic watching whales killer whales. With reason, space is incredibly limited so book now to reserve your spot. 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. 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.
Aside from seasonal whale watching boat excursions in samanas scenic. 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. Various samana whale watching tours leave at various times during the day. 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. Whale watching observation tour in samana bay dominican republic with canadian animal advocate kim beddall of whale samana. The world wildlife fund considers the bay of samana as one of the best places in the world to watch the whales. Humpback whales watching, sanctuary samana, dominican republic.
We started out on a flight in a 10 passenger cessna twin cruising at roughly 6000 feet. Whale watching in the dominican republic villa taina. When is whale watching season in the dominican republic, and whats the best way to get there. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us dominican republic. Booklet whales of samana spanish, english, german or french. 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. The sanctuary of the humpback whales in dominican republic start in puerto plata province until samana bay.
Whale watching samana season is from january 15 to march 31 every year. Bay of samana whale watching tour from puerto plata. Be sure to reach your privilege concierge for more information on available tours and insiders tips. We are a dmc company based 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. Oregon whale watch week 2020 encore april 2nd oregon state parks 218 watching live now samana republica dominicana drone 4k dominican republic duration. Whale watching samana go samana dominican republic. Travel to samana bay aboard a comfortable, airconditioned coach, then transfer to a boat catamaran at miches. Whale watching in samana at the best price with peninsula tours agency in las terrenas.
Nov 25, 2011 lookout to spot humpback whales in samana bay, dominican republic, punta ballandra. There is worth mentioning the humpback whale exhibition. 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. Whale watching tours in samana bay dominican republic.
Excursion and tour all over samana peninsula and samana bay. We took the trip to the samana pennisula from punta cana and it was the highlight of our vacation. The dominican republic whale watching tours are one of the most interesting activities to do when going on vacation. Divers have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular cave diving, with the mighty cliffs that rise out of the water in the bay. Theres only two months out of the year to witness these majestic mammals of the sea. The 30minute flight is a birdseye view of the dominican republics entire eastern region, see virgin coastlines and untouched tropical forests. 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. In the second part of the tour well take you to a different part of the samana peninsula, to relax and. 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. Humpback whale watching at bay of samana, dominican republic.
Come whale watch the humpbacks coming in season in samana bay from january 15 to march 15 each year. Tour guide, whale watch, buffet, nacional drinks, transportation. Youll transverse the scenic oriental mountain range to reach the southern shores of samana bay. Board a 28 foot power catamaran for a full day out on the water. If youre lucky, you can even see whales just off cabarete beach. Samana is reputed for its whale watching during the whale season from december to march. Declared a whale sanctuary in 1986, sliver bank is one of the few breeding and calving areas in the north atlantic for humpback whales. This is the best whale watching tour in samana, kim is very knowledgeable, shes a marine biologist, her staff is professional and friendly.
Every year, thousands of humpback whales start their journey from the cold waters in the north atlantic to the caribbean. One of the largest mammals on the planet, humpback whales are a beautiful sight to behold. 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. Whale watching tour in samana bay dominican republic from las terrenas town in the dr. More than a thousand humpback whales travel to samana in order to mate and give birth to their offspring. Humpback whales have been wintering near samana for centuries. 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. Samana whale watching may be the most popular of all attractions. 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. A unique opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural calving and mating grounds here in samana bay, dominican republic. The dominican republic is home to two humpback breeding grounds, out of only a handful in the whole world.
Discover the true beauty of samana peninsula and samana bay with us. Villa alegria, 3 rooms air conditioned, sea view, near center, capacity 6 people. Dominican whale watching easier and better than alaska. Take a short flight to explore the best of samana during whalewatching season with a professional guide. 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. 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. 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. If you can do only one excursion during your vacation, whale watching from punta cana to samana by plane should be it. Humpback whale season bahia principe privilege club. 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. 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.
Cruising at speeds of up to 20 knots, youll sail to a location known for whale spotting during the season. 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. 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. Whale watching in samana bay, dominican republic southern. 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. Swimming with humpback whales in the dominican republic. A limited number of longrange boats visit offshore sites on the silver and navidad banks, but.
Punta cana whale watching samana whale watching trip. The caribbeans best islands for whale watching tropixtraveler. Its whale watching season and carnival in the dominican. Listen to the male humpbacks solitary courting song and witness incredible displays of flippering, tail lobbing and breaching. From a considerable distance, the samana coastline appears heavily forested with row after row of terraced trees rising.
Whale watching samana peninsula trip fly to samana from. Samana is considered one of the best places in the world for humpback whale watching. 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. Safe, sensitive whale watching with kim beddall in samana, dominican republic. Its whale watching season and carnival in the dominican republic. Samana, dominican republickim beddall left her hometown of pickering, canada, in 1983 after answering a. For the best tours, go to the pioneer herself, kim beddal, a marine biologist from canada. 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. About whale samana a unique opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural calving and mating grounds here in samana bay, dominican republic. The humpback whales are regular visitors in the bay of samana. 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. Playa cayacoa and playa nandy are also within 3 mi 5 km.
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. Whale watching samana peninsula tours in punta cana. Whale watching samana go samana dominican republic travel. 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 a considerable distance, the samana coastline appears heavily forested with. Samana humpback whale watching travels with tim okeefe. We landed and boarded our open air transportation to our whale watching boat. Whale watching season in samana go dominican republic. Samana bay whale watching tours with kim beddall online reservations for whale watching trips in samana bay, dominican republic.
Season starts january 15 and last until march 31, and this every single year. 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. 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. Also special thanks to kim beddell for amazing information given at sea. Whale samana with kim beddall at samana port in dominican republic. 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. The samana peninsular is also a popular spot to go whale watching. Afterwards, swim and snorkel at bacardi island cayo levantado, where you will also enjoy lunch. 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.
Located in the heart of samana, this romantic apartment building is within 1 mi 2 km of whale museum of samana and samana bay. 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 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. As if you needed another reason to visit, whale watching in the dominican republic is in prime season. Humpback whale watching tour in samana bay dominican republic. Samana bay dominican republic humpback whale watching tours. Whale watching trips starting from samana port in dominican republic. As part of one of the largest whale sanctuaries on the planet, samana shows great pride in their part to help the large mammals. Jan 15, 2016 whale watching dominican republic janmarch. The prime spot for whale watching in the dominican republic is the province of samana located in the northeast coast. This initiative was intended to foster the knowledge of this beautiful animal, and to preserve the great marine ecosystem of the dominican republic. Legendary tours tour samana with terry official website. 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.
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