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Whale-watching tour with La Farola & Bacardi Island

4.4/5
21 reviews

Boasting an exotic island and a national park, this is no ordinary whale watching tour. Your Dominican adventure kicks off in Samana Bay, famed for its humpback whales. Observe – with luck – these graceful creatures at play before docking at Bacardi Island for a creole lunch followed by downtime on the beach. Rounding off the day is a tour of La Farola.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Punta Cana
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, Spanish, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Meal included
E-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Whale-watching tour in Samana Bay
  • Lunch and free time on Bacardi Island
  • La Farola

Important to know

  • We prioritize responsible and respectful wildlife viewing on all of our dolphin and whale-watching tours, and we try to avoid interfering with their natural behaviours as much as possible. While sightings can't be 100% guaranteed due to this conservation-focussed effort, we'll try our best to make sure you see them.
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring insect repellent
  • Bring a hat
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Speedboat ride
  • Transport
  • Admission fees
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Guide
  • Swim stops

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S


What people say about this experience

4.4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 21 reviews


Review categories

Staff

4.5/5

Value for money

4.3/5

Service

4.5/5

Safety

4.5/5


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    Vicky

    Travelled as a couple


    10 March 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Amazing experience, our guide Raphiel was fabulous, the guys on the boat made a lot of effort to seek the whales it was well worth it. The boat ride is rough and not for the faint hearted but I’m usually bad with motion sickness and would do it all again. Bacardi island, could be tidier bit of litter around and a little busy but no trouble getting sunbeds, and the beach an waters were beautiful. Lunch was simple, rice salad and chicken but it filled the spot. Highly reccomend this trip

  • L

    Loretta Leeming

    Travelled as a couple


    7 March 2026
    1.4

    United Kingdom

    Did not feel safe on the boat. The anchor got caught whilst travelling. They couldn’t cut it away. Had to wave another boat down, then had argument with the other boat. Cut the anchor we then drifted at sea. On way back had to stop as engine over heated. Beach disgusting. The boat guides didn’t seem to know here they were going and stop on way back clearly for making money at the shop. Not worth the money. Really disappointed

  • T

    T Thomas

    Solo traveller


    4 March 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Didn't like fact that it's a 12 hour day with about 40 minutes of whale watching when day is described as a whale watching excursion although it was awesome to see humpback whales. Very crowded on the island with a dirty beach. Not great for bare feet. Nice lunch. The guide, Danny, was great. Very informative about his country. Very uncomfortable boat ride at times, passengers (me included) at the edges getting soaked right through both ways. Not great to sit in coach home absolutely drenched.

  • F

    Fee

    3 March 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    A 6 hour coach trip is a very long time But we appreciate the roads are not great but going to do many hotels for pick ups took the first hour of our journey and we hadn’t gone very far

  • D

    Donna

    Travelled with family


    21 February 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Getting in & out of the boat was very difficult for people that are short legged. The trip was amazing & so worth it. Staff allowed my sister and I to stand at the back with them as we couldn't see anything with being 4'11'' It was the most emotional experience. I would definitely do it again

  • K

    kerry robinson

    Travelled as a couple


    3 March 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145