Whale watching in the Dominican Republic is unlike anywhere else in the world. Samana Bay and the Silver Bank is not exclusive to Humpbacks. We observe several species as they migrate to the warm waters to rest and give birth to their offspring every year. It is very likely that you will encounter Orcas, Beaked Whales, Sperm Whales, Dolphins and Antillean Manatees. Although it is not uncommon to see whales in this area year round, the months between December and April are especially spectacular as it is estimated that approximately 3000 Humpbacks gather in this location. 

Humpback Fun Facts

• Humpbacks have been migrating to the Dominican for centuries. 
• Every year, the whales swim a distance of 12,000-19,000KM
• Every whale has its own unique markings on its tail, similar to the way humans are identified by their fingerprints
•  To determine the age of a whale is to measure the amount of earwax it has. Eww!
• When a whale sleeps, only half of its brain is asleep while the other half is awake to allow it to surface for air
• Male humpbacks can "sing" for days at a time to attract a female
• Humpbacks grow to be about the size of a school bus as they eat approximately 3,000 pounds of krill per day!
• Their flippers can reach a length of 16 feet long meaning they have the longest appendages in the world with tails measuring up to 18 feet wide!
• As recently as 1988, humpbacks were on the endangered list but have since recovered thanks to the bans placed on commercial whaling
• The closest living relative to whales is the Hippo. Interesting!