Whale Samana | Whale Watching

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A unique opportunity to observe humpback whales

in their natural calving and mating grounds here

in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic. Listen to the

male humpback’s solitary courting song and witness incredible displays of flippering, tail lobbing and

breaching by the most active species of whale in the Atlantic. On board, a Marine Mammal Specialist narrating and answering questions.

An experience of a lifetime, not to be missed!

Dates January 15th to March 25th

Departure Samaná: Daily at 10:00A.M. from the main town dock

Cayo Levantado: 10:30 a.m. pick up from the public dock, by reservation

On board Pura Mia, 55' Custom Whale Watch vessel

VHF Radio, approved life jackets and rain gear

Capacity 65 persons, with lots of space to move around

We comply with the Samaná Bay whale watch regulations

Services Sound system with underwater hydrophone

Two modern bathrooms with running water

Souvenirs/snack bar /educational material

Marine Mammal specialist

Scientific data collection on every trip

Narration in two languages and interpreters available on board.

Includes Soft drinks, water, crackers, and mints

Booklet "Whales of Samaná" (spanish, english, german or french)

Dramamine tablets

Raincheck tickets, if we do not see whales, try again for free

Prices Whale Watch only: $US 50.00 per person

Children under 10 years of age, $US 25.00

Note Not recommended for infants under 2 years of age.

Optional visit to Cayo Levantado, $US 5.00 per person extra

Price does not include $US3.00, Marine Mammal Sanctuary Entrance fee

Safe, Sensitive Whale Watching with Kim Beddall, See you on board.

For Reservations:

Whale Samaná,

Tel/Fax 809-538-2494

kim@whalesamana.com

Months

January • February • March

Duration

Half-day (3-6 hours)

Vessel types

Large boat (50+ passengers)

Times and prices

About our skippers and naturalist guides

Facilities

Access to wheelhouse • Deck with 360?vision • Disabled access • Hands-on materials (bones, shells etc) • Naturalist guide(s) as well as skipper • On board hydrophone • Onboard research • PA system • Public participation in research • Reading material available • Restrooms / toilets on board • Scenic backdrop to encounters • Snacks / drinks • Support conservation