 Samana : Profile
Clearance fees (in and out) are payable to the Dockmaster. Martin (tel. +1 809 820 9508) speaks English and Spanish and is most helpful.
The Samana Peninsula extends almost 30 miles out from the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Santa Bárbara de Samaná (usually called Samana) lies on the southern side overlooking the large bay of Bahia de Samana. This town has an unusual history. It was settled by two shiploads of freed American slaves around 1824 and, to this day, many residents speak English as a first language.
There are no moorings or a marina here, but the bay is sheltered and provides a good anchorage. Apart from the wonderful beaches, the principle attraction is the incredible sight of hundreds of humpback whales, which during January to March, gather in the bay to mate and nurse their young.
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