Best holiday destinations for whale watching

Animal lovers, and those looking for a new experience while on holiday, will really enjoy a whale watching tour. With a number of fantastic holiday destinations whose waters are home to whales to choose from, you can see if you can spot these amazing creatures for yourself.

See humpback whales in the Dominican Republic

From the middle of January to the end of March you may be lucky enough to see some of the thousands of humpback whales that head to the Dominican Republic to breed. This can be especially exciting as you might see whale calves too! Take a trip out on a boat at the Samana Peninsula which is one of the best places to spot them. Sometimes they come really close to the boats, so be sure to have your camera ready!

Take a whale watching trip in Iceland

If you’re heading to Reykjavik in Iceland you’re in luck, as there are a number of different whale watching tours that set sail from here. Not only will you be able to take in the beautiful surroundings, but you could see humpback and minke whales, and orcas too! Choose from a selection or trip types, including luxury yacht tours, and get ready to spot whales across a number of different breeds. The best time to see whales in Iceland is between April and September, but this isn’t to say that you won’t see some in winter too.

Spot amazing blue whales

As the largest animal in the world, seeing a blue whale really is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the best holiday destination to do this is Sri Lanka. The reason for this is its proximity to the continental shelf, which boasts the deep water that blue whales need to swim in. Although it’s very rare to see, sometimes the whales swim close to the southern tip of the island so they can be spotted from the land.

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