I was very excited to see this article about whale watching as I also decided this was a great itinerary. Although, I've provided a link for this article. I'm adding to this blog.
"It is estimated that up to 5,000 males and females will make their annual pilgrimage to the protected waters of the Dominican Republic this year. In 1986 the area was established as a "Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic" by the government and has become the winter home of nearly a third of the Atlantic Ocean's humpback whale population.
Famous for 'singing' to attract mates or to challenge other would-be suitors the songs of the Humpback whale can last up to 20 minutes and can be heard for more than 20 miles away. The male may repeat the same song dozens of times over several hours and research shows that whales in the same geographic area sing in similar "dialects."
I would like you all to join me on the Norwegian Pearl February 6, 2011 which will include a stop in Samana, Dominican Republic for a whale watching excursion.
