Whales And Island From Punta Cana

Samaná Whale Watching and Bacardi Island from Punta Cana

★ 4.8 from 12 reviews

1 day, hotel pickup listed, lunch and Drink included.

from $169 per person

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Duration: 1 day
Meeting point: Bávaro and Punta Cana (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Sther Travels & Tours

Overview

This is a full day out from Punta Cana built around one thing: whales in Samaná. Transport is included for the round trip, so the logistics are handled from start to finish. A boat takes you out on the water with a professional guide, and lunch plus a drink are part of the package.

The tour also takes in Bacardi Island, named in the tour title alongside the whale watching. Entrance fees are already included in what you pay. The group is capped at 30 travellers, which makes it a shared, organized outing rather than an intimate excursion.

Who does it suit? Anyone based in Punta Cana who wants whales without arranging transport, boats or tickets separately. It is wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and surfaces, and service animals are allowed. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, and infants cannot join. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected. One reviewer described the day as very enjoyable and reported seeing a mother whale and her calf swim right beside the boat, while also noting honestly that there is a chance of seeing no whales at all.

What's Included

Included

Lunch and drink
Included fee to entrance
Professional guide
Whale whatching experience
Round trip transportation
Boat trip transportation

Not Included

Sunscreen, towels, Sandals, Hat & Beachwear
Gratuities
Profesional Photos and videos

Itinerary

Hotel pickupRound trip transportation is included as part of the tour.
Transfer outThe included transport and boat trip carry the group through the day's travels. The listing does not give a stop-by-stop schedule.
Whale watching boat tripA boat trip takes you out on the water with a professional guide for the whale watching experience. One reviewer pointed out that sightings are a matter of chance.
Bacardi IslandBacardi Island is part of this tour, named in its title. Lunch and a drink are included.
Return transferRound trip transportation brings the group back, closing out the day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day smoother, from what to pack to who the tour suits.

What to bring. Sunscreen, towels, sandals, a hat and beachwear are not included, so bring your own. You will want them for a day that includes a boat trip.
Food and drink. Lunch and a drink are covered by the tour, as are entrance fees. Professional photos and videos are sold separately if you want them.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 30 travellers. Expect a shared, organized group rather than a private outing.
Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, and infants cannot join.
Whale sightings. One reviewer flagged the chance of seeing no whales, but was fortunate enough to see a mother and calf beside the boat and still recommended the tour.
Accessibility. The tour is wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and the surfaces, and service animals are allowed. It is also near public transportation.

Common issues. One reviewer made clear that seeing whales is a chance rather than a certainty, though the same reviewer watched a calf and its mother swim beside the boat and still recommended the tour. The group can be as large as 30 travellers, and the day is not suitable for infants, pregnant travellers or people with back problems. Gratuities and professional photos are extra, and cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time receive no refund, with no changes accepted inside that window either.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Hotel Included?

Yes. Round trip transportation is included as part of this tour. The listing also states that the transportation is wheelchair accessible.

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch and a drink, entrance fees, a professional guide, the whale watching experience, round trip transportation and the boat trip are all included. Sunscreen, towels, sandals, hats and beachwear are not, nor are gratuities or professional photos and videos.

Is Food Extra On This Tour?

No, lunch and one drink are included. If you want professional photos or videos from the day, those cost extra, and gratuities for the guide are also not included.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users?

Yes. The listing states the experience is wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and the surfaces. Service animals are allowed as well.

Can Children Join?

The listing says the tour is not suitable for infants. Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level, and the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund, based on local time. Inside that window the amount paid is not refunded, and changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted.