Responsible Whale Watching
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CARIBBEAN: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC<br />
CARIBBEAN: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC<br />
The Dominican Republic is probably the best-known location in the Caribbean<br />
to view whales and dolphins in their natural environment. Majestic humpback<br />
whales come to the region’s warm and shallow waters in the winter months to<br />
mate and give birth. The Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican<br />
Republic, created in 1986, includes the main whale watching areas (Silver Bank,<br />
Navidad Bank and Samaná Bay) and covers over 19,000 square miles.<br />
Country or region<br />
Caribbean: Dominican Republic<br />
Location:<br />
Samaná, Puerto Plata<br />
Best time to visit: J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
Main species seen:<br />
Humpback whale<br />
Species occasionally seen: Pantropical spotted dolphin, bottlenose<br />
dolphin, spinner dolphin, short-finned pilot<br />
whale, Atlantic spotted dolphin<br />
Types of whale watching on<br />
offer:<br />
Any concerns?<br />
Added value:<br />
2-4 hour boat trips, multiple-day<br />
trips<br />
There are many operators to choose<br />
from. Careful research is needed to find a<br />
responsible company. For more information<br />
on how to find a responsible operator<br />
please see page 14 of this brochure. Several<br />
operators offer swimming with humpback<br />
whales (at Silver Bank) or dolphins at various<br />
locations. Please note that WDC does not<br />
encourage people to swim with any species<br />
of cetacean. For more information please see<br />
page 66 of this brochure.<br />
<strong>Whale</strong> Museum & Nature Centre, Samana<br />
© Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism<br />
e Humpback whale | Atlantic spotted dolphin | Short-finned pilot whale<br />
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