Whale season in the Dominican Republic officially begins January 15, explains Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.

1. WHALE SEASON IN THE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Whale season in the Dominican Republic officially begins January 15, explains
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.

2. • These majestic creatures typically
stay through March, but each season
may differ depending on ocean
temperatures and climate
changes. Tourists interested in
seeing these aquatic mammals plan
trips to the Dominican
Republic during this time.

3. • Centrally located between Punta
Cana and Puerto Plata, this sanctuary
is ideally situated for the whales
before they he Humpbacks are the
type of whales that frequent Samana
Bayad north in the Atlantic.

4. • Mature humpback whales can weigh 40 tons and measure 50 feet in length; they are
dark gray or black with white markings. These creatures have visited the Dominican
Republic annually for centuries.
• The whales come to this part of the world for mating season. Visitors may see the male whales
vying for the affection of their female counterparts by engaging in very showy behavior. Another
enjoyable sight is watching the young swim next to their mothers.