Dominican Republic – Silver Bank: February 12-19, 2028
Silver Bank Humpback Whale Adventures
Dominican Republic Humpback Whale Watching and Snorkel Adventures - The beautiful Turks & Caicos Aggressor II® offers an exciting itinerary from January - April to the Dominican Republic to snorkel with Humpback Whales at the Silver Bank. This area, twenty square miles in size, is located north of the Dominican Republic and approximately the same distance from the Turks & Caicos Islands. All whale charters depart from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The Turks & Caicos Aggressor II® has two 17 ft. long by 7 ft. wide, aluminum V-hull tenders with 18 “ pontoons that hold 11 people in each one. They are fitted with a dive ladder for easy exiting, a full-length bimini top for sun protection, 2 50 hp 4-stroke Yamaha engines for extra safety and a VHF radio. Tenders (with bimini tops) are launched several times daily and are used soley to bring you closer to the whales. Tender runs last one and a half to three hours depending on the proximity of whale activity and time of day.
The Turks & Caicos Aggressor II® offers an exciting itinerary from January - April to the Dominican Republic to snorkel with Humpback Whales at the Silver Bank. All whale charters depart from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Designated as a Marine Sanctuary, the Silver Bank provides a safe wintering haven for the entire North Atlantic Humpback Whale population who gather here from January through April by the thousands to court, mate, calve, and rear their young. Humpback whales find the area ideal for mating and giving birth. The banks offer safety and protection to females and their calves until the young are strong enough to make the trip back to the North Eastern U.S. coast. This sanctuary, also known as the “Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic” is just one of a few places in the world where humans can swim and snorkel among the whales.
The Turks & Caicos Aggressor II moors in an area near the backbone reef of the Silver Bank where an old Greek freighter called the Polyxeni lies aground being rapidly reclaimed by the sea. This extensive reef provides some protection and a comfortable anchorage for the yacht. The tenders (with bimini tops) are launched after breakfast at 8:30 am and in the afternoon and are solely used to bring you closer to the whales. Tender runs last one and a half to three hours depending on the proximity of whale activity and time of day.
Itinerary: January - April
The Turks & Caicos Aggressor II® offers an exciting itinerary from January - April to the Dominican Republic to snorkel with Humpback Whales at the Silver Bank. All whale charters depart from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.Designated as a Marine Sanctuary, the Silver Bank provides a safe wintering haven for the entire North Atlantic Humpback Whale population who gather here from January through April by the thousands to court, mate, calve, and rear their young. Humpback whales find the area ideal for mating and giving birth. The banks offer safety and protection to females and their calves until the young are strong enough to make the trip back to the North Eastern U.S. coast. This sanctuary, also known as the “Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic” is one of three places in the world where humans can swim and snorkel among the whales.The Turks & Caicos Aggressor II moors in an area near the backbone reef of the Silver Bank where an old Greek freighter called the Polyxeni lies aground being rapidly reclaimed by the sea. This extensive reef provides some protection and a comfortable anchorage for the yacht. The tenders (with bimini tops) are launched after breakfast at 8:30 am and in the afternoon and are solely used to bring you closer to the whales. Tender runs last one and a half to three hours depending on the proximity of whale activity and time of day.
Whale Swim Package Includes:
- 7 nights’ Accommodations (based on cabin choice)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
- beverages (including beer/wine),
- multiple daily snorkeling tender runs with professional guides to find humpback whales.
Not Included in Whale Swim Package:
- International flight DEN to POP
- Airport/hotel transfer to marina
- Whale Sanctuary/Port fee - extra, $625 USD per person
- paid on board at end of week, $200 must be paid in CASH (clean, new-condition bills)
- Swim/snorkel equipment - can be rented
- Bring OWN Wetsuit, no rentals
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
Humpback Whale Swim Package Pricing - Starting at $4195, per person, double occupancy.
All spots are reduced by $500 for Show Special booking
- Twin-Share: $4695 $4195
- Cabin 8 & 9 (6’ x 7’): 38” bottom, 30” top
- Deluxe Stateroom: $4895 $4395
- Cabin 2, 6 & 7 (8’ x 7’): 53” bottom, 30” top
- Cabin 3 (7’ x 7’): 53” bottom, 30” top
- Cabin 4 & 5 (8’ x 7’): 53” bottom, 36” top
- Master Stateroom: $5195 $4695
- Cabin 1 (8’ x 12’): 60” one bed (couple only)
Single cabins are not offered as long as there are swimmers that want to go.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
- Deposit: $750 to reserve your space (deposit is non-refundable)
- Subsequent Payment: $750 will be due on May 1, 2027
- Final Payment: Balance is due on October 15, 2027
Passport requirement – must have 6 months remaining until expiration date upon return to USA.
For all dive trips, consider purchasing travel insurance, and dive accident insurance. Both are highly recommended, and are made available to purchase!
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REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN
Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.
To purchase eco-friendly sunscreen products, please scroll to the bottom of this page, and click on the Stream2Sea banner link, use code, “cleanreef” for a 10% discount.
** AIRFARE SOLD SEPARATELY **
Price is per person and based on double occupancy and items specified. Space is subject to availability, price subject to change without notice and not guaranteed until deposit is received. Cost for airfare cannot be guaranteed until paid and ticketed. Some restrictions may apply.
* Credit card or any payments made through the PayPal invoice will be charged an additional 3.5% (5% international payers). This fee covers the cost of the PayPal fee. Venmo, Zelle, and checks are always welcome.
If interested, please contact Andy Skuntz, at Colorado Dive + Travel Adventures, email to askuntz@yahoo.com, or call at 719-322-6941. This exciting trip will fill up fast.
Trip flyer, terms and conditions, and a trip application will be provided. Once the application is complete, please return to Andy via fax or email, then an invoice for the designated deposit will be provided.
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