Boasting an exotic island and a national park, this is no ordinary whale watching tour. Your Dominican adventure kicks off in Samana Bay, famed for its humpback whales. Observe – with luck – these graceful creatures at play before docking at Bacardi Island for a creole lunch followed by downtime on the beach. Rounding off the day is a tour of La Farola.

Well informed and entertaining tour guide who told us a lot about Domenican Republic. Every step of the journey was well organised and communicated. The boat skipper was skilled and patient making sure we had tracked and seen whales and for everyone on the boat to take photos and videos. REMEBER! you are sailing out to open Atlantic! Sea will be rough. If you suffer with motion sickness take some tablets! Overall experience was fantastic and whales magnificent!

The guide on the bus explained a lot on the way to the boat and in 3 languages. Staff on the boat was very helpful and we managed to see a few whales which was great! We had lunch on Barcardi island and then onto the beach which was beautiful. We stopped on the way back to change bus we was only 15min away from our hotel but the bus was the old style American bus but decorated in true Dominican style with the paintings and straw roof and good Dominican music it was fun! Overall a great day out

Wir wurden mit der Sichtung von Walen belohnt, obwohl es schon Ende der Saison war. Phantastisch zu beoachten! Der Stopp auf der Bacardi-Insel war klasse. Die Bootsfahrt sicher und mit jeder Menge Spass verbunden.

It was an amazing experience seeing a family of humpback whales, the guide Daniel was absolutely incredible and all the other staff we encountered where great as well. The lunch was good. It is a very long day but well worth it.

The experience was brilliant. Wasn’t expecting to see anything. Guide and boat staff was brilliant. Bacardi island was lovely

Amazing experience, our guide Raphiel was fabulous, the guys on the boat made a lot of effort to seek the whales it was well worth it. The boat ride is rough and not for the faint hearted but I’m usually bad with motion sickness and would do it all again. Bacardi island, could be tidier bit of litter around and a little busy but no trouble getting sunbeds, and the beach an waters were beautiful. Lunch was simple, rice salad and chicken but it filled the spot. Highly reccomend this trip

Why you’ll love this…

Whale-watching tour in Samana Bay
Lunch and free time on Bacardi Island
La Farola

Important to know

We prioritize responsible and respectful wildlife viewing on all of our dolphin and whale-watching tours, and we try to avoid interfering with their natural behaviours as much as possible. While sightings can't be 100% guaranteed due to this conservation-focussed effort, we'll try our best to make sure you see them.
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring insect repellent
Bring a hat
Subject to weather conditions
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Speedboat ride
Transport
Admission fees
Lunch
Breakfast
Guide
Swim stops

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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Based on 189 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4/5

Service

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Staff

4.4/5

All ratings (189)

5 stars (94)

50%

4 stars (58)

31%

3 stars (26)

14%

2 stars (5)

1 star (6)

M
Marta
Traveled as a couple
April 4, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Well informed and entertaining tour guide who told us a lot about Domenican Republic. Every step of the journey was well organised and communicated. The boat skipper was skilled and patient making sure we had tracked and seen whales and for everyone on the boat to take photos and videos. REMEBER! you are sailing out to open Atlantic! Sea will be rough. If you suffer with motion sickness take some tablets! Overall experience was fantastic and whales magnificent!
A
Allan and Olga
Traveled as a couple
March 29, 2026
5
United Kingdom
The guide on the bus explained a lot on the way to the boat and in 3 languages. Staff on the boat was very helpful and we managed to see a few whales which was great! We had lunch on Barcardi island and then onto the beach which was beautiful. We stopped on the way back to change bus we was only 15min away from our hotel but the bus was the old style American bus but decorated in true Dominican style with the paintings and straw roof and good Dominican music it was fun! Overall a great day out
K
Katrin
Traveled with family
April 12, 2026
5
Germany
Wir wurden mit der Sichtung von Walen belohnt, obwohl es schon Ende der Saison war. Phantastisch zu beoachten! Der Stopp auf der Bacardi-Insel war klasse. Die Bootsfahrt sicher und mit jeder Menge Spass verbunden.
B
Bailey
Solo traveler
March 17, 2026
5
United Kingdom
It was an amazing experience seeing a family of humpback whales, the guide Daniel was absolutely incredible and all the other staff we encountered where great as well. The lunch was good. It is a very long day but well worth it.
B
Brian
Traveled as a couple
March 14, 2026
5
United Kingdom
The experience was brilliant. Wasn’t expecting to see anything. Guide and boat staff was brilliant. Bacardi island was lovely
V
Vicky
Traveled as a couple
March 10, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Amazing experience, our guide Raphiel was fabulous, the guys on the boat made a lot of effort to seek the whales it was well worth it. The boat ride is rough and not for the faint hearted but I’m usually bad with motion sickness and would do it all again. Bacardi island, could be tidier bit of litter around and a little busy but no trouble getting sunbeds, and the beach an waters were beautiful. Lunch was simple, rice salad and chicken but it filled the spot. Highly reccomend this trip