Whale Watching & Bacardi Island Beach

I think the title explains it all! My husband loves uncrowded, clean, swimmable beaches. I really wanted to see the whales. We experienced both! The tour guide, Franklin, was funny & knowledgeable. After receiving a confirmation email that we would be picked up in front of our hotel which was on the list of pickup points, we received notice that we would not be able to be picked up at our hotel (which was not easy to access for buses) & had to walk a few blocks to the pickup spot. Please keep in mind that these tours are compiled of many steps and pieces. My husband calls it “organized chaos.”. You may be picked up by one bus then be sent off on another bus. It may seem a little scary or sketchy at first, but it really is the Dominican way. If you have ever traveled to Thailand, the Middle East, China, or several other touristy places which have local populations dependent on bartering for services. Recommendations: bring lots of sunscreen, bring hand sanitizer, always have some toilet tissue with you & a small bottle of liquid soap or soap sheets.

The whale watching superb saw 5 cows and calves plus 15 plus single humpback coach journey and food poor by guide good the whale watching was a highlight of the holiday

Trip was very organized, pickup was easy and on time, great value! Saw lots of whales, the time on Bacardi Island was very fun. Best part was our guide Emilio - he was knowledgeable, personable, and very kind. His commentary was my favorite part of the trip!