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The Whales (Las Ballenas)

Dominican Republic
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4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Scuba diving
Description: This group of various-sized rocks creates a series of interconnected tunnels for divers.
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012 NEW

this warm water makes the whales feel so nice that they have to come every year, can you imagine find a place that you like so much that you have to come back every year, even if you have to travel hundreds of miles. More

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Was supposed to be half a day (4 hours), was just over an hour on the water. The rest was travel time. Seen one whale with baby and then they said they have to leave area as too many boats though they were one of the last to arrive. They did not go to any other area to look. West... More

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Thunder Bay, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

several whale sightings, waves are high so made it difficult to video. Would do again. More

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West Hempstead, New York
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Do not miss the chance to see the whales, it's incredible. Take motion sickness medicine, it's really choppy. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Saw many whales on our recent visit, some very close up, which was great. The water was swelling that day, and we had quite a few seasick people, but well worth the trip. More

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Timmins, ON
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

If you dont have sea legs... take Gravol! I was OK but there were many who weren't. They do not supply this on the boat. More

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Toronto Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Make sure you go a bigger boat. You can spot them better higher up especially when the water is rough. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Very rough waters, no warnings before getting on but offered sickness tablets and had to wear a life jacket. Seen 2 whales but good distance away, would never go on another trip on the waters in Samana, although other people booked with Samana Whale down at the quayside and they had some good experiences when the water was calm. More

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Beverley
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4 reviews 4 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Humpback whales arrive to breed in mid January. You do get to see them and if you're lucky (we were) the sight of one leaping out of the water is truly spectacular. More

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Bruges, Belgium
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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Most of the whales are coming the second part of Februari. It's worth to see it and Kim Beddal gives a lot of information and is a real proffesional ! More

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