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Whale watching in Samaná

Whales in the morning, a table by the sea afterwards.

A humpback whale breaching in Samaná Bay

Photo: Lachu · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

From Samaná to Playa El Estillero

Whale watching trips leave from Samaná (Santa Bárbara). Olea is on Playa El Estillero, within Amares Hotel & Residences, 28 km and about 50 minutes by car from Samaná. If your trip leaves in the morning, you can reach us in time for lunch by the sea.

A set table in the dining room: glasses, black plates and a linen napkin

Whale season

The season generally runs from mid-January to late March. The Ministry of the Environment sets the official dates each year; check them before planning your visit.

After your trip

You can request a lunch table from 12:30 to 16:00, the times available in our booking form. The menu offers rice dishes, seafood and other choices for a meal beside the beach.

See the menu

Getting here

Open the route to Olea before leaving Samaná. At the Amares Hotel & Residences gatehouse, say you are coming to the restaurant.

Directions

Before you come

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Where do the trips leave from?

Whale watching trips leave from Samaná (Santa Bárbara). Olea is not a departure point; we welcome you for a meal afterwards on Playa El Estillero.

How do I book a table?

Send your request through the website. Our team confirms it by WhatsApp during opening hours.

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Request your table

A set table in the dining room: glasses, black plates and a linen napkin

Send us your request. Our team will reply on WhatsApp during opening hours. Your reservation is confirmed only when you receive our confirmation. We do not show real-time availability.

Your request

Choose a day to begin

When shall we welcome you?
Choose your time

Breakfast

Brunch · Sundays

Lunch

Dinner

Your details

What is the occasion?

Allergies, diet or needs

Table preference

We take it into account, subject to availability and the weather.

If there is an allergy or intolerance, tell us which one and for how many guests. Our kitchen takes it into account; please also remind us when you arrive.

We use these details to handle your request. How we store them, and for how long: Privacy.

This request does not confirm your reservation. We will reply on WhatsApp during opening hours. You do not need to send it again on WhatsApp.