Explore the Samana Bay and search for humpback whales with a marine biologist on this half-day boat tour. Learn about the biology and behavior of the humpback whales, who arrive in Samana Bay every winter to birth their calves. Enjoy the scenery of the surrounding mountains and Cayo Levantado along the way. Snacks, beverages, and round-trip transportation from Samana hotels included.
Snacks and refreshments
Go whale-watching with a marine biologist
Learn about the biology and behavior of humpback whales and their calves
Take in the Samana Bay scenery from the boat
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Samana
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Driver
guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Beverages
Snacks
All activities
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
Exclusions
Gratuities
Entrance fee: Whale Sanctuary is $5 per person (cash)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour departs from all Samana Peninsula area hotels, villas and private homes.
Departure Time
Pickup times for the AM departure tours All dates in 2018: 7:30 am Pick up in Viva Wyndham & Sublime Samana 7:50 am Pick up in Las Terrenas town area 8:00 am Pick up in El Portillo 8:00 to 8:15 am Pick up in Las Galeras & Grand Paradise Resort 8:20 to 8:40 am Pick up in Vista Mare & Bannister Hotel 8:20 to 8:40 am GBP Samana Don Pablo Collection & Cayacoa 10:20 am Cayo Levantado Hotel Jan 15th "“ Feb 2nd   &    March 11th "“ March 28th of 2018:    Kim will pick you up on the island. (do not take the ferry) Wait on Public Dock on Island at about 10:20 am. The boat generally leaves town at 10:00 to 10:15 am but sometimes it's a few min later so it might not arrive until 10:45 am. 9:20 am Cayo Levantado Hotel  Feb 3rd to March 10th of 2018: Kim will pick you up on the island. (do not take the ferry) Wait on Public Dock on Island at about 9:20 am. The boat generally leaves town at 9:00 to 9:15 am but sometimes it's a few min later so it might not arrive until 9:45 am. Those Walking to Kim's office should be there 30 minutes before the departure time listed below. 9:00 am Departure Feb 3rd to March 10th of 20181:30 pm Departure Feb 3rd to March 10th of 201810:00 am Departure March 11th "“ March 28th of 2018
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Pickup times vary based on hotel location
This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.