Description

Whale watching Samana Bay

Samaná Whale Watching & Cayo Levantado from Samana Port

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Overview

Overview Whale Watching

Excursion for Whale watching in Samana bay starting from Samana port. Full day trip for whale watching in Samana bay and visiting the historical Island of Cayo Levantado plus Lunch on the beach.

First, we meet in Our Office.

Then the Excursion starts at 9:00 Am and Finishes at 5:00 Pm. After aborting our Catamaran or Boat to visit the Whales in their own habitat.

From 9:00 Am until 12:00-noon Whale watching in the Sanctuary observatory and After this Whale trip we will visit Bacardi Island / Cayo Levantado. In Bacardi Island, Lunch Buffet from typical Dominican Style will be provided.

When lunch is finished you are allowed to swim until 4:30 pm. The excursion will be finished at 5:00 pm at the same port from where it will start.

Note: This tour is Not Private. For a Private tour or just whale watching without Cayo Levantado please contact us. Whatsapp or Call : +1809-720-6035

Highlights

Humpback whales in their natural calving and mating ground
Entrance fees to Observatory included
Typical dominican lunch at the beach
Boat trip
Spectacular views of the waterfront around Samana Bay
Professional multi-lingual Tour Guide

What To Expect in the Whale Watching Trip?

Get your tickets for a day Whale Watching tour in Samana bay and a wonderful lunch and beach time.

The whale watching trips are organized by “Booking Adventures” starts at the meeting point set with the Tour Guide. Lunch at the beach and you can stay as long as you want swimming around. If you are Vegan we also can set some food for you.

Departure & Return

Our meeting and finish point is provided after the Reservation Process.

Timetable:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Whale Guarantee

If no whales are seen during your whale watch trip, your trip ticket will serve as a voucher to go out on another whale watch or any of our tours within three (3) years. Go out the next day, next week or next year.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Buffet lunch on the beach
Professional multilingual Tour Guide
Catamaran or Boat Trip
Beverage provided on the board
Life Jackets (for Adults and kids)
Entry/Admission – Sanctuary
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions

Gratuities
Transfer Car
Alcoholic Drinks

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is not offered for this tour.

Note: If you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/Excursion departure time, we can arrangements hotel pick-up with extra Charges. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local Tour guide to organize pick-up arrangements

Additional Information

What you should bring?

Camera
Repellent buds
suncream
Hat
Comfortable pants
Sandals to the beach
Swimming wear
Cash for souvenirs

Additional Info Confirmation

Tickets are the Receipt after paying this Tour. You can show the payment on your phone.
Meeting Point Will be received After the Reservation Process.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund after fees, Cancel 24 hours in advance after reservation of the experience.

Option of Private Tour

Unique Experience

Benefits of Booking Private Trips

Flexibility

Benefit from a Flexible Time based on your travel schedule

Personalized Itinerary

Flexible trip plan tailored to your interests, needs and budget

Private Local Guides

A Certificated local experts with rich knowledge get your needs focused

Affordable Price

Private tours can be available at a reasonable price while ensuring quality

Group Discount

Discount for groups 10+

Avoid Big Groups of People

Private Whale Watching Tours & Excursions

We provide custom charters for groups of any size, ensuring quality, flexibility and personalized attention to every detail.

Are you looking for a customized nature experience without the crowds for your family reunion, birthday surprise, corporate retreat or other special occasion? Are you a discerning traveller who prefers the option of setting your own agenda with a custom charter. If yes, then we can help you personalize your experience. Anything is possible!

If you would like to know more about any of the tours mentioned below or share some ideas and customize your own, please contact us today for more information.

Observation Regulations

Samana Whale Watching Sanctuary

The Sanctuary Committee has established a set of rules or regulations designed to protect this endangered species and to guarantee the security of the people interested in observing them.

The humpback whale season extends every winter from December to April.

Boat captains and crew will continue to be trained. Environmental education programs directed towards the whale watching tourists will also be developed.

Whale Watching Regulations

-The vessels visiting the Sanctuary must obey the following regulations:
-The vessel and/or their occupants must not come any clos- er than 50m from where the whales are found, and less than 80m when in the presence of mothers with their calves.
-In the whale watching area, only one vessel may be ob serving the whales.
-The presence of various vessels together, be they small or large, confuse the whales.
-Each vessel must not stay longer than thirty minutes with any given group of whales.
-Each vessel must not make any sudden changes in direction and/or speed when near the whales.
-No objects may be thrown into the water, and no unnecessary noise may be made when near the whales.
-If the whales come closer than 100m from the vessel, the motor must be put in neutral until the whales are seen receding from the vessel.
-The vessel cannot interfere with the swimming direction or the natural behavior of the whales. (Whales can leave their natural habitat if harassed).

Whale Watching Measures

-Only 3 boats are allowed to whale watch at the same time, the same group of whales. Other boats must stay 250 meters away waiting for their turn to whale watch making groups of 3.
-Distances between boats and whales are: for mother and calf, 80 meters, for groups of adult whales 50 meters.
-When approaching the whale watch zone, at a distance of 250 meters, all engines must be in neutral until is their turn to whale watch.
-Boats are allowed to watch a group of whale for 30 minutes, if they want to continue whale watching they have to find another group. At the end of the
season the whale watch time could be half depending on the amount of whales and visitors.
-No boat is allowed to let their passengers swim or dive with the whales on Samaná Bay.
-All passengers on a boat less than 30 feet must have a lifevest on at all time.
-Flying over the animals is prohibited at less than 1000 meters of altitude

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