16 Years of Experience - 100,000 Happy Guests
Whale Watching Tour:
- Full day - Small Group
- Bay of Samana
- Close Encounters with humpbacks
- 100% sightings rate
- Dedicated Whale Center
- Expert Guiding
- Scenic route through the Mountains
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Whale Watching from Punta Cana and Bayahibe
A close encounter with the majestic Humpback Whales in the bay of Samana
Eco-Excursion with trained SeavisTours guide
Available from mid January till mid March
This excursion is available for guests of the Punta Cana, Bayahibe,
Dominicus and La Romana resorts and hotels.
The humpback whales
are regular visitors in the Bay of Samana. Every year from mid-January until mid-March these huge mammals
leave the Arctic to mate and give birth in the protected bay along the Dominican Republic's east coast. The
first of the "snowbirds" traveling seasonally to the Dominican Republic, the whales have been wintering in
this region for centuries. This is evidenced by old Taino cave paintings in the nearby "Los Haitises" National
Park which depict blowing whales.
The humpback whale is a water mammal known for their liveliness and their singing. They can attain a length of 15 meters and weight of up to 30 tons. Their huge front flippers (pectoral fins) can reach one-third of their body length for an impressive display. Before diving, humpback whales bend their backs in the form of a hump and lift their tails high out of the water, hence their name.
There are few things as exciting as watching free-range whales. You can join us on an expedition to trace and observe these animals from close range, however to ensure the whales' survival, we adhere to strict guidelines and directives. Our staff participates yearly in the training programs given by CEBSE (the Center for Conservation and Eco-Development Samana and its Environs).
It is due to maintaining these guidelines each year that the whales -especially the juveniles- become more bold and accustomed to the boats and their joyful behavior can be seen from our excellent vantage point. We have adopted strict minimum distances to ensure the safety of both the whales and the boat passenger.
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Itinerary:
The buses leave early from the hotels to take you safely to Miches. The buses from Punta Cana are guided by the national tour guide and go straight to Miches over the new highway. From Bayahibe it goes for +- 1h45 through the countryside and we pass the Seibo mountain range. During the road trip the guide will give information about the life and local customs of the Dominicans.
On arrival in Miches you will meet Rob and Kristien and you'll get coffee, a breakfast and a short briefing before we board the motor catamaran and the adventure begins.
Through close contact with the captains of other boats in the area, a reporting system is developed. During the season, an average of 300 whales enter the bay of Samana each day. It is very rare that no sighting is recorded on any one day.
Especially the males are known for their impressive displays to attract the females...
Then we continue to the "montaña redonda". You get a full lunch and you can see the montaña redonda and take photos on the panoramic swing. At around 2:00 PM we leave the ranch and on the way back we visit some sights. We will be back in Dominicus / Bayahibe / Punta Cana between 17:00-18:00.
Please bring your swim wear, a towel, dry clothes and a wind jacket. By times we have some wind and splash water in the boat.
Now Available: transfers from the Punta Cana hotels and resorts
For more information or reservations use our secure form, send us an email: or phone us: +(1) 829 714 4947.
Tour agency offering excursions and tours for guests of all Punta Cana and Bayahibe resorts and for passengers of cruise ships docking in La Romana.
Postal Address:
4 Eladia,
Bayahibe-Dominicus,
Altagracia,
23000,
Dominican Republic
Phone: +(1) 829 714 4947
Whale Watching from Punta Cana & Bayahibe:
* Over 7,000 happy participants
* Own Whale Center in Miches
* 100% Safety Record
Bayahibe Adult:us$159
Bayahibe Child < 10 yr:us$99
Punta Cana Adult:us$185
Punta Cana Child < 10 yr:us$125
Juan Dolio transfer: n.a.
Dominicus transfer: incl.
Bayahibe transfer: incl.
Uvero Alto Transfer: us$25.00
Cap Cana Transfer: us$25.00
Incl. all drinks, snacks, lunch, guiding
We will need a minimum of 12 persons to run the tour.
Duration: 8 hours
Schedule:
Wed:Eng./ German / Dutch
Sun:Eng./ German / Dutch
Time Table:
06:40:Pick up Punta Cana
07:00:Pick up Bayahibe
09:00:Breakfast
10:00:Whale Expedition *
13:30:Miches
13:45:Lunch
14:30:Depart Miches
15:00:Local Colmado
18:30:back in hotel
* sea sick pill obligatory, supplied by us
What to bring:
- sun screen
- towel
- beach slippers
- extra set dry clothes*
- wind / rain jacket
- small change
- camera in ziplock bag
* we sometimes have splash water
Not Available for:
- pregnant women
- people with back disorders
- children < 4 years
Payments:
- deposits might be applicable
- full payment on arrival in Bayahibe
- US$, Euro, Pesos
- no credit cards!!
- no problems :)
Note:
The itinerary of the tour and the services offered may differ from those described on this page
due to current weather conditions and availability of goods.
Tip: You stay in Punta Cana, but you want to dive or make several excursions in Bayahibe?
Check Villa Iguana in Bayahibe,
the perfect accommodation in Bayahibe for a short stay.
You will save the transfer costs, the hotel is then basically for free!
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Excursions for groups / private:*
Private charters
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* pick up service for Punta Cana / Bavaro / Juan Dolio guests!!!
