Whale watching samana season is from january 15 to march 31 every year. Visiting these disparate sites is made easy with all transportation included, and youll learn about each stop through your guides engaging commentary. Over 20 different whale families have been identified in the waters off dominica, and there are about 10 that are seen regularly. There were so many whales and dolphins swimming around the lush and green island. See why erich hoity, consultant to the whale and dolphin conservation society, calls dominica the most reliable spot for whale. Hiking, rain forest expeditions, exotic waterfalls, ti tou gorge one of the most amazing places in the caribbean, agricultural tours, bird watching. Many more tour operators followed, and in a short time samana became a whalewatching hub, both for day tours in samana bay, and as a harbor visited by some. Whale watching and cayo levantado trip from samana, samana. Reaching up to 65 feet in length, the sperm whale is the largest carnivore on earth the only whale that has teeth.
Christopher columbus named dominica after the day of the week he spotted it on, sunday. We enjoyed the day spent with him and he even made some extras stops so we could see all of the island in the short time we were there. Sea life safari by zodiac onboard experience royal caribbean. Bumpiing tours is among the most reliable touring companies in dominica. Start by downloading our free vacation planning guide filled with helpful ideas and information.
Whale watching tours in samana dominican republic whale. Whale watching, when done respectfully from a safe distance, can develop an awareness of the whales and connect people to the ocean, says gero. Humpback whales are also frequent tourists in the dominican republic, enjoying the warm bay of samana, where they mate and give birth every year from midjanuary until midapril. Whale watching we are proud of our status as the pioneers of the whale watching industry in the caribbean. Dominica is the only country in the world where the sperm whale resides all year long. No vacation stay on dominica is complete until you have spent at least one afternoon whale watching.
Samana bay dominican republic humpback whale watching tours. Dive dominica welcomes all cruise ship passengers to join us for whale watching, diving and snorkeling. The capital, roseau, is located on the leeward side of the island. The 10 best things to do in dominica 2020 with photos. Dominica has been nicknamed the nature isle of the caribbean for its natural environment. Our new local build boat will have a maximum of 6 divers. The main product from this dive center is their scuba tours and whale watching. Visit some of dominicas top attractionsti kwen glo sho, middleham falls, and the dominica botanical gardenon this halfday tour. The other tour ship whale watching boat was there with 50 or so people trying to find a spot to see the action whilst we drifted alongside and past for a great spot. Safe, sensitive whale watching with kim beddall in samana, dominican republic.
Spotted and spinner dolphins were seen as well as false killer whales and sperm whales. Marvel at the flora of the caribbean in the beautiful dominican countryside. Also offering services catering to the needs and satisfaction of visitors to dominica. The whale season started dominican travel, excursion. For the next few days your skipper and guide will analyse the weather and movements of the sperm whales to get you in the right place at the right time to see these magnificent creatures and if the conditions allow it, swim with them too. Sperm whales are the easiest to approach of the cetacean family. Dec 25, 2010 with 22 different kinds of cetaceans roaming through its waters, dominica has rapidly become the caribbeans whale watching capital.
Try humpback whale watching in samana bay and later relax on the beaches of cayo levantado when you take our fantastic trip from samana. For our tour today, we were going on a whale and dolphin watching excursion. Located in eastern caribbean, dominica is the youngest island of the lesser antilles. Largely rural, uncrowded and unspoiled, dominica touts itself as a nontourist destination for divers, hikers and naturalists partly because it trades the lazy whitesand beaches so predominant elsewhere in the caribbean for verdant peaks, killer hikes and breathtaking underwater scenery. Dominica natural highlights eco excursion dominica excursions.
We do try to emphasize that there are no guarantees of whale or dolphin sightings. If you are interested i will organize another group next year. Dominica is a wild and enchanting paradise in the caribbean, so together with hiking and exploring its rich. Whale watching tours in dominica for cruise ship visitors. Caribbean cruise whale and dolphin watching in dominica day 5 posted in. Visit a unescoprotected whale watching sanctuary in samana. Enjoy a typical dominican buffet lunch with drinks included. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Along with our over 20 years experience of taking our clients whale watching, our research and reputation has caused dominica to be named the whale watching capital of the caribbean and has become a preferred destination for the sighting of the deep diving sperm whales. Was strung along until day of our cruise porting in dominica at which time we were told there were not enough people to make it worth their while. During this halfday excursion, youll little physical activity. Dominica is the only country in the world where the sperm whale resides all year long, although sightings are. Tour follows guidelines approved by the international fund for animal welfare.
Another option worth investigating is anchorage dive and whale watch. The high success rate is due to the protected lee of the is. Pilot, pygmy sperm, false killer, dwarf sperm, melonheaded whales, even giant humpbacks during winter, all pass through here. When i heard that there was the chance to go whale and dolphin watching in dominica, i was a little bit skeptical at first. In addition to day sails off the coast of dominica, there are a number of sailing destinations that can be arranged including trips to portsmouth beach, mero beach, martinique, and guadeloupe.
Whale samana with kim beddall whale watching tours in. If you have any questions about this trip, contact one of our destination specialists to start planning your journey today. We went whale and dolphin watching in dominica and had an incredible time. Dominica is the only country in the world where the sperm whale resides all year long, although sightings are most common between november and march. These must be cancelled 30 days prior to sailing to avoid cancellation penalties. Plenty of tubing, snorkeling, and scuba opportunities here for all ages. Waitukubuli whale and dolphin watching waitukubulitours. Discover and book your next dominica shore excursion on any cruise line. As a result, tours allowing people to swim and snorkel with whales are becoming.
Youll spot flora and fauna of every brilliant rainbow color on cruises to dominica, from the iridescent peacocks in papillote gardens to giant ferns along jungle trails. From january to march in samana bay we can observe the longtailed whales during the mating season. They provide an unforgettable experience when theyre jump out of the water, showing themselves. The deep water of the caribbean sea offshore of dominica is home to an abundance of cetaceans including the beststudied sperm whale population in the world.
Caribbean cruise whale and dolphin watching in dominica. Indulge in the natural beauty of the island by water and by foot with shore excursions that take you walking, snorkeling, swimming, and even scuba diving. Dive dominica offers whale watching trips every sunday. Various species you may encounter include, spotted and spinner dolphins as well as pilot and orca. Caribbean cruise whale and dolphin watching in dominica day. Dates, times, and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. Whale watching operators follow strict codes of conduct, minimizing any.
Known as the whale watching capital of the caribbean, dominica boasts a 90% success rate in spotting whales and dolphins during a whale watching excursion. Shore excursions can be cancelled or modified up to 24 hours prior to scheduled tour departure for a full refund. Almost untouched by commercialism, the island of dominica boasts simply stunning scenery and colorful caribbean life. Sep 06, 2009 video shots from whale watching in dominica. Dominica records the highest species counts of resident cetaceans in the southern caribbean region, so its not surprising that tour companies claim 90% sighting success for their excursions. Initially contacted islandstyle fishing about 6 months prior to arrival date in regard to whale watching excursion. Excludes tours involving flights, trains, special events, overnight stays, hotel stays, celebrity exclusives, multiday adventures and private journeys. Many more tour operators followed, and in a short time samana became a whale watching hub, both for day tours in samana bay, and as a harbor visited by some. The boat used for whale watching of dive dominica is spacious with plenty of benches and even a top deck to sunbath if you like. Because of the high probability of seeing a whale or dolphin during your waitukubuli tours whale watching excursions, dominica is known as the whale watching capital of.
Whale and dolphin safari onboard experience royal caribbean. Dominica hosts twothirds of all known whale species making it one of the best whale watching islands in the caribbean. Join a welcoming crew on the search for whales and dolphins off the coast of. With 22 different kinds of cetaceans roaming through its waters, dominica has rapidly become the caribbeans whale watching capital. Dominica cruise caribbean cruise to dominica carnival. Now on special request, we can make this special moment even more spectacular on board one of our large sailboats on our 75ft 23m fountaine pajot sailing catamaran. I started bumpiingtours in 2004 with one thing in mind offering visitors the best tours and experience on dominica and the caribbean in general. Shoretrips tours include trips to the ti tou gorge, emerald pool and the spectacular trafalgar falls. My name is levi baron, certified tour guideoperator and founder of bumpiingtours.
Shop for dominica excursions to enjoy during your day in port. Although we cannot put a guarantee on mother nature, whale watching excursions in dominica have a high success rate. We offer also the padi invasive lionfish tracker specialty course. It is operated by levi baron, a certified tour guide and taxi operator. Whale watching observation tour in samana bay dominican republic with canadian animal advocate kim beddall of whale samana. Whale samana with kim beddall at samana port in dominican republic.
On this suretobe memorable excursion, you will enjoy two of dominica s most popular attractions, emerald pool and trafalgar falls, and do so in the afternoon, after the cruise line mobs from the morning have gone away. Whale watching tours in punta cana humpback whales in punta cana. The visit to the sanctuary of the humpback whales in samana is one of the most beautiful excursions in the dominican republic, the beautiful samana bay and the silver bank, located in the northwest of the country, where every year, between december and march, about 2,000 humpback whales come to reproduce in the warm waters of the atlantic ocean. Visit dominica, take a whale watching vacation to dominica, and enjoy a whale watching trip in dominica. Based on researchers images, it is known that they have been using these waters since at least 1984, but likely much longer based on their life history. Whale watching tours in samana dominican republic humpback whale watching trips in samana bay. Tours and excursions for whale watching in the dominican republic are concentrate in samana bay and the silver bank, located in the northwest of the country, where every year, between december and march, about 6,000 humpback whales come to reproduce in the warm waters of the atlantic ocean in the edge of dominican republic. Roseau shore excursions 2020 2021 marella cruises tui.
Dominica sperm whale snorkeling dominica lonely planet. Whale and dolphin watching in dominica, west indies, caribbean day 5 of emerald princess cruise duration. In the months preceding the vacation, i read the book, death at seaworld by david kirby, which described the various problems with keeping whales in captivity i highly. Sperm whale, dominica big animals expeditions with amos. Shore excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise reservation. Click here to check availability and latest prices of whale watching tours in dominica. The local population off the cost of dominica is now mostly comprised of females and their offspring. My husband and i just got back from a cruise where we had a stop in roseau dominica. Dominica s sheer underwater dropoffs create deep sheltered bays along its western coastlinethe perfect haven for the sperm whale to breed and calve. In addition, spinner and spotted dolphin are plentiful throughout the year. Our dominica cruise excursions will give you the chance to discover all the major highlights, including the emerald pool, the trafalgar falls, and much more.
Whale watching in dominica 2020 sperm whales, dolphins. However, please book your tours directly with your cruise line. The waters surrounding dominica are ideal for whale watching, so much so that the island has been dubbed the whale watching capital of the caribbean. Whale watching in dominica 2020 sperm whales, dolphins and. Dominica has a strict allocation of whalewatching permits, issued to a very. Just a short boat ride brings you into contact with the worlds largest toothed animal in the calm turquoise caribbean sea. This day trip experience departs from punta cana, bavaro and uvero alto.
Whale watching tours in punta cana punta cana travel tips. To purchase a royal caribbean international shore excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise and have made a payment towards that reservation. The peak season is between november and june, but with the added bonus of resident pods of sperm whales and other species here in dominica, you stand a good chance of seeing whales and dolphins year round. Dominica s whale and dolphin species can be found year round in the islands crystal blue waters. Dive dominica is not able to offer you reservations directly. Whale watching tours in punta cana travel tips and.
I also run womens adventure tours to swim with the whales in french. I organize that for small group, i just come back from this year trip and was fabulous. Dominica has become a preferred destination in the caribbean for the sighting of deepdiving whales. Dominica provides enthusiasts with opportunities to observe sperm whales and other species on whale watch operators boats off of dominicas accessible west coast. Dominica, nicknamed the nature isle of the caribbean, offers an abundance of shore excursions that show off its natural grandeur.
Swimming with sperm whales in dominica natural world safaris. Nearly 200 resident sperm whales live yearround in clear, temperate, azure water ideal for inwater viewing and phenomenal encounters. Whale and dolphin watching in dominica is by far one of the most exciting experiences for nature and animal lovers. Find out all about whale watching in dominica, what to expect on the day, how much tours cost and a few tips to make the most of your trip. On your carnival cruise to dominica, go wild in the lush terrain on a rainforest hike or a go native in a waterfall pool. Whale watching operators follow strict codes of conduct, minimizing any disturbance, and never luring the whales. Kens hinterland adventure tours is a destination management company, specializing in adventure activities. Save up to 75% on dominica nature excursions and sightseeing excursions in dominica on your cruise. Dominica s status as the nature island of the caribbean is due to many things. Spend seven days on and around dominica swimming with sperm whales.
Experience the thrill of encountering whales and dolphins off the coast of dominica, as you enjoy a 2. Anchorage hotel whale watch and dive center dominica. A whale watching tour is an absolute must do if youre visiting dominica. Whale watching with dive dominica on sundays at two oclock the whale watching trip begins. The other tour ship whale watching boat was there with 50 or so people trying to find a spot to see the action whilst we drifted alongside and past for a great.
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