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Humpback Whale Watching & Cayo Levantado Island, Samaná Bay

Witness the world's greatest humpback whale congregation — up to 3,000 whales winter in Samaná Bay — then anchor at the paradise island of Cayo Levantado for a private beach afternoon. A once-in-a-lifetime pelagic encounter paired with sheer Caribbean beauty.

What to expect

Board Kim's research-grade vessel in Samaná port and motor into the silver-blue bay as humpbacks breach, spy-hop, and sing within breathtaking proximity. Hydrophone recordings let you hear their songs underwater in real time. After the whale watch, the boat transfers you to Cayo Levantado — a jewel-box island of swaying palms and transparent shallows — for lunch and a leisurely beach afternoon. Return to Samaná port in the late afternoon.

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Whale Samaná (Kim Beddall)
USD 75–85 per person for the whale-watch vessel; Cayo Levantado ferry add-on approx. USD 15
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Good to know

Season is January–March; confirm your cruise date falls within this window. Whale Samaná books up weeks ahead — reserve the moment your itinerary is confirmed. Samaná is ~3 hrs from Punta Cana, so this requires a long port day; arrange private car transfers for efficiency.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Punta Cana — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Regent · Seven Seas Splendor
17 nights · calls at Punta Cana
from $10,299
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