Sea & Islands

Samaná Whale Watching Tour from Punta Cana

Watch humpback whales in Samaná Bay and wrap up the day on the beaches of Cayo Levantado.

Full day
Hotel pickup included

Humpback whales in Samaná Bay

Every winter, humpback whales come to Samaná Bay, the most important marine sanctuary in the Dominican Republic. From the boat you’ll watch them breach and slap their fins in their natural habitat.

The day starts with pickup at your hotel in Bavaro or Bayahibe and a drive through the towns around Miches to La Cañita, where the boat is waiting. After your time with the whales, you sail to Cayo Levantado for lunch and beach time before heading back to the hotel.

The essentials

DurationFull day

PickupBavaro, Bayahibe

BoardingLa Cañita pier (Miches)

Price$110

SeasonHumpback whale season

What’s included

Round-trip transportation
Guide who speaks your language
Boat ride
Traditional lunch
Visit to Cayo Levantado

What to bring

Comfortable clothes and a light layer for the wind
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Camera
Swimsuit and towel for Cayo Levantado
Cash for extras

See what it’s like

Samaná Whale Watching: your questions answered

How much is the Samaná whale watching tour?

$110 per person. It covers the whole day: hotel transportation, the whale watching boat, a guide who speaks your language, the island visit and lunch.

Does the whale tour include beach time?

Yes. After the whales, you sail to Cayo Levantado for free time on its white-sand beaches and turquoise water.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a traditional Dominican lunch to refuel during the day.

How do you get from Punta Cana to Samaná?

By road from your hotel in Bavaro or Bayahibe, through the Miches area to La Cañita. From that pier, the boat takes you out to the whale watching area in Samaná Bay.