Samaná Bay, DR has the rare distinction of being one of the best locations internationally to observe the well-known and popular whale species: The Humpback (Megaptera novaengliae).
Each winter Humpbacks migrate anywhere from 2000 to 4000 miles, from distant northern feeding grounds in the Gulf of Maine, the east coast of Canada, Greenland and Iceland, to the warm Caribbean water of the Dominican Republic to reproduce.
Almost the entire North Western Atlantic Humpback whale population (3,000-5,000 whales) spend the months of January, February and March utilizing several offshore areas like Silver Bank and Navidad Bank as well as Samaná Bay to mate and give birth.
Sky-rocketing, standing on their tails (and heads, too!), flippering, tailing; and all sorts of antics may be observed under carefully controlled conditions aboard excursion boats staffed by knowledgeable personnel. Excursions leave from Samaná Harbor and several other points along the north shore of the bay.
Therefore, if you or your clients are visiting one of our RIU Hotels in DR between January 15th and March 15th, do not to miss the opportunity of witnessing this unique phenomenon!!!
For further information visit: http://www.samana.org.do/whales.htm or ask our hotel staff upon arrival.
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