Humpback whale season in Samaná runs from mid-January to March. Here is how to turn it into your group's most unforgettable day of 2027

The best show in the DR this winter isn't at the resort

Every winter, thousands of North Atlantic humpback whales travel to the warm waters of the Dominican Republic to mate and give birth. Samaná Bay has a front-row seat, and from mid-January through March, watching a whale the size of a school bus breach a few hundred metres from the boat is the kind of moment guests talk about for years.

For Canadian groups escaping the coldest weeks of the year, the timing could not be better.

AF DMC Travel builds the whole Samaná experience for you, as a long day trip or a relaxed overnight. Transfers from Punta Cana or Bayahibe, licensed whale watching operators who respect the sanctuary rules, a bilingual guide, lunch by the water, and the option to add Cayo Levantado or the El Limón waterfall. Incentive groups, clubs, family reunions or FITs, AF DMC shapes it around your people and quote it net for you.

Boats and guides for peak weekends go early. Now is the moment to hold your dates.