HOTEL EXCURSION #4a: Whales Tour with Famous Kim Beddall of Whale Samana
We have a new alliance with the famous Whale Biologist Kim Beddall. Truly an experience of a lifetime.
What's Included:
Each winter the humpback whales make the journey from the North Atlantic to the Samana Bay to give birth to their calves. Enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains that surround the Samana Bay. Pass by the famous crystal blue waters of Cayo Levantado island (sometimes called Bacardi Island).
-Sound system with underwater hydrophone (pending weather conditions)
-Two modern bathrooms with running water,
-Souvenirs / Snack bar / Educational material.
-Marine Mammal specialist and Scientific data collection on every trip.
-Narration in two languages and interpreters available on board.
-Soft drinks, water, crackers and mints.
Booklet "Whales of Samana" (Spanish, English, German or French).
-Dramamine tablets.
-Pickup and Drop off from your hotel or villa.
Note:
You may get wet, so dress appropriately and bring a towel. Ride may be rough at times and we recommend you take sea sickness medication if you are susceptible.
Rules:
There are some rules for Whale Watching that must be obeyed by each boat. Only 3 boats can be on a pod of whales at a time so we'll have to wait our turn upon arrival.
After the Whales:
After your trip on Kim’s boat you may have an hour or two to wander around Samana depending on our tour schedule that day.
Please print out the PDF when you purchase. Kim uses the Main Dock on the Map in the PDF.
If it will be necessary for your to wait for other tours to return
We recommend eating at Taberna Mediterrenaea, #1 under restaurants on the map.
El Timon Restaurant is right in front of Kim’s office and is a good place also.
Then meet at Kim's office at the time that our personel inform you.
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) You will wait on the Public Dock of the Island starting 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) You will wait on the Public Dock of the Island starting 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.
Pickup times for the PM departure tours (February 1st to March 9th2018):
12:00 pm Pick up in Viva Wyndham & Sublime Samana
12:20 pm Pick up in Las Terrenas town area
12:30 pm Pick up in El Portillo
12:00 to 12:15 pm Pick up in Las Galeras & Grand Paradise Resort
12:30 to 12:50 pm Pick up in Vista Mare & Bannister Hotel
12:30 to 12:50 pm GBP Samana Don Pablo Collection & Cayacoa
2:00 pm Guests Staying on Cayo Levantado Feb 3rd to March 10th of 2018:
Kim will pick you up on the island. (do not take the ferry) You will wait on the Public Dock of the Island starting at about 1:50 pm. The boat generally leaves town at 1:30 to 1:45 pm but sometimes it's a few min later so it might not arrive until 2:15 pm.
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 2018
1:30 pm Departure Feb 3rd to March 10th of 2018
Download all information in a PDF document