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Samaná: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado

4.9 (317 reviews) Full day (approx. 12 hours) Samaná Small groups
Ecoturismo ES/EN guide Free cancellation 24h

Overview

Every winter, over 2,000 humpback whales arrive in Samaná Bay to mate and give birth. We set sail with an onboard biologist to observe them up close, then cruise to Cayo Levantado, Bacardí Island, for lunch and beach time. Outside of whale season, the tour includes El Limón Waterfall instead.

What you'll experience

  • A once-in-a-lifetime experience
  • Mountain and ocean landscapes of the Samaná Peninsula

Highlights

  • Ballenas jorobadas a pocos metros
  • Cayo Levantado (Bacardí Island)
  • Buffet lunch
  • Onboard biologist

Itinerary

  1. 05:30 · Recogida
    Very early departure from Punta Cana.
  2. 09:00 · Avistamiento
    Two hours in the bay whale watching.
  3. 11:30 · Cayo Levantado
    Beach, lunch, and free time.
  4. 14:30 · Regreso
    Boat return and hotel transfer.
  5. 18:30 · Llegada
    Approximate arrival back at hotels.

What's included

  • Transporte ida y vuelta
  • Whale-watching boat with onboard biologist
  • Transfer to Cayo Levantado
  • Buffet lunch with drinks
  • Bilingual guide
  • Propinas
  • Toallas
  • Snorkel opcional

Before you book

What to bring

  • Ropa ligera y chubasquero
  • Camera with zoom
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Swimsuit and towel

Restrictions

  • Whale watching season: January 15 to March 31
  • Not recommended for people with severe motion sickness
  • Not recommended for children under 5 years old

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start.
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Total
$230.00
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