Rum Tours · WORLDWIDE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 whale watching with a rum stop justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Leave Punta Cana early for Samaná’s seasonal humpback whales, Limón Waterfall, a Dominican lunch, and 90 minutes on Cayo Levantado. You’ll travel by boat, safari truck, and catamaran. Guides speak English or Spanish, with Andrii, Enrique, and Angela praised for their care.
“Rapporto qualità-prezzo ottimo, posto paradisiaco e personale cordiale e preparato. Ci ritornerei volentieri.”
Travel from Punta Cana to Samaná by coach, boat, safari truck, and horseback. Visit El Limón waterfall, eat a Dominican lunch, and spend 90 minutes at Bacardi Island. Guides such as Pedro and Luis have led this trip, but expect a long day with early pickup, rough roads, and changing whale visibility.
“Pick up time: 6AM. Breakfast - Stale Bread + 1 slice water melon. Transit on bus/coach - 3 hours (morning). Boat ride - 1 hour Bus Ride - 1 hour Horse Ride - 45mins Time at falls - 1 hour max... Horse ride - 45 mins Bus ride - 1 hour Boat ride - 1 hour Coach transfer - 3 hours... Don't go unless you like being on a transfer..”
Travel from Punta Cana to Samaná Bay for a 2.5-hour humpback whale watch, then enjoy lunch and beach time on Cayo Levantado. Choose Salto El Limón by horseback or Playa Rincón by safari truck. Guide Christelle has earned praise for managing several languages with ease.
“The guide Christelle was very professional! I have never seen someone be able to navigate through languages so seamlessly! She knew her information very well and was great at handling things and keeping us all in check and order. She explained things correctly and multiple times to ensure all participants understood. Very impressed by her. The pick up from the hotel was done very well and punctual as well. The boat however was very rocky (the weather conditions weren’t ideal) and so be warned and prepared before going on! It gets wet too so plan accordingly. We were able to see a couple of whales and it was wonderful. The…”
Travel from Punta Cana to Samana Bay for guided humpback whale watching aboard a spacious catamaran, then spend two hours at Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island, with buffet lunch, one drink, beach time, water, and beer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
“Pick up from my hotel was seamless (if a little early). The whales were great. The ride there was interesting. Loved lunch and time on the beach. Nacho told us some history of the island. Two recommendations, provide the guides with some information about whales and please don’t introduce politics into the trip.”
Leave Punta Cana at 9:00 am for Samaná Bay, where you will spend about 45 minutes watching migrating humpback whales. Then enjoy lunch, beach time, and swimming at Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island, with round-trip transport included.
“Wonderful day in the ocean. The whales were impressive and the crew very attentive. Undoubtedly, an experience I recommend to everyone.Auto-translated”
Travel from Bayahibe to Las Cañitas, take a motomaran into Samaná Bay to look for humpback whales, then enjoy lunch and beach time on Cayo Levantado. Guide Miguel has led some departures. The trip runs January to March and includes transport, meals, drinks, sunbeds, and park entry.
“Esperienza disastrosa. Mare grosso e onde insopportabili. Per vedere le balene ti portano in mare aperto, e, mi è stato riferito che non solo in questa occasione, ma spesso il mare è molto agitato in quel punto, e ti ritrovi su una barchetta di piccole dimensioni, assolutamente inadeguata a quell'attività. Della balena vedi solo il dorso. Pertanto, non ne vale assolutamente la pena, non fate questa esperienza. Fortemente sconsigliata.”
Leave Punta Cana, Bayahibe, or Miches before sunrise for a full day in Samaná Bay. You’ll ride a modern catamaran for humpback whale watching, then relax on Cayo Levantado with a Dominican buffet lunch, one soft drink or water, and beach-chair time.
“There should have been a warning that some people will get completely drenched on the boat. (I must have picked the worst seat.) I have been on several whale watching boats & never one quite like this. It was horrible. Once we finally saw a whale, time to go to the beach.”
Spend about 8.5 hours on Samaná Bay, watching whales by boat, visiting historic Cayo Levantado, and eating lunch on the beach. Your local guide meets you at Samaná port. The $65 price includes the boat, lunch, drinks, taxes, and fees, but not transfers or alcohol.
“Probably whales, cause felling what we had during our trip were amazing. I would like to recomend this amazing trip to everybody, who likes chalages.”
Spend the day on an open catamaran in Samana Bay, watching whales with guides including Barbara and Adolfo. You will hear about whale biology and behavior, eat a typical Samana lunch, then visit Cayo Levantado. Pickup depends on your selected departure point.
“Barbara, Adolfo and their staff were excellent. We saw whales! Gave us plenty of time to see them and pursue them to try and get the best view. Afterwards the beach at caya levantado was spectacular with beautiful views of Samana and Read more”
Leave Santo Domingo at 5:30 am for Samaná, where you spend about two hours watching humpback whales, then three hours at Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island. Private transport, lunch, water, and a boat life belt are included. Guides such as Ibrahim and Alex may assist.
“Unfortunately pretty disappointing. Our driver was lovely and we had a nice private transfer to Samana. However, the actual boat tour had issues. Several people on our boat were being loud and obnoxious the entire time, blasting music frRead more”
From Punta Cana, travel by road and boat to Samaná, ride horses toward El Limón Waterfall, swim at Cayo Levantado, eat a Dominican buffet, and search for humpback whales from January through March. The day is scenic but can run much longer than the advertised nine hours.
“gros problème en amont. le jour j, ils ne sont pas venus nous chercher, après maintes contacts ils ont proposé l excursion le lendemain. assurez vous bien que vous avez un mail de confirmation d heure la veille surtout. Sinon l excursion était bien”
Leave Punta Cana at 7:30 am for a full day in Samaná. Watch humpback whales for about 2.5 hours, eat lunch and swim at Cayo Levantado, then choose El Limón Waterfall with horseback riding or Playa Rincón. Licensed guides, transport, drinks, and a Dominican buffet are included.
“One of the most moving moments of our lives, seeing whales in their natural element during pregnancy, we also had the chance to see a calfAuto-translated”
Start at Samana’s main port at 8:30 a.m. for a catamaran ride to the whale observatory, then stop at Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island, for a Dominican buffet and swimming time. Guide Lisandro is connected with the operation. Transfers are not included.
“We were a large group traveling in different vehicles and because of some of the undeveloped roads, we arrived at different times and of course late. Lisandro was our tour guide for the day and he took care of us from the beginning. He Read more”
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