Whale watching boats will be taking tourists to watch the whales at sea until the end of March. So these are the last days to catch a glimpse of these giant whales as they come to court and breed in the waters of Samana Bay. Tourists traveling to Samana are best advised to stay in Samana city, Las Galeras or Cano Hondo hotels that are closer to take the early morning observation boats. This year the Ministry of Tourism has located a land observatory at Punta Balandra, easily accessible from Samana city and Las Galeras.
The humpback whale season began on 15 January and was extended through 30 March this year. Hundreds of humpback whales come to Samana Bay every year from the North Atlantic to mate and give birth in the protected area known as the Marine Mammals Sanctuary.