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Follow on Google News | Swim with humpback whales in the Dominican Republic - new tour from NaturetrekIn a new tour for 2014, Naturetrek offers an incredible experience: the thrill of being in the water, swimming and snorkelling with humpback whales.
By: Travel PR Teaming up with the winners of the prestigious 2012 Planet Whale Responsible Whale Watch Award, Naturetrek’s exciting new tour is timed to coincide with this period in the inquisitive young whales’ lives. During a seven-night stay on a ‘liveaboard’ To be approached by a calf – not so very small at about 7m long, though still dwarfed by the adult females and bulls – is also absolutely magical. The only problem may be remembering to take photographs during the excitement of the encounter! There will be chances to watch and photograph a variety of whale behaviour, including breaching, fluking, spyhopping, calves nursing and males ‘escorting’ Naturetrek’s managing director, David Mills, says: “This is truly a unique Naturetrek tour. We do not offer any other ‘swim with...’ holidays in our programme of cetacean-watching tours, but this really is an exceptional opportunity. We have selected our local operator with great care and, in addition, the Dominican Republic is committed to protecting the whales in its waters – Silver Bank is part of the much larger ‘Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic’, which covers an area of 19,500m². “Tourist numbers are kept determinedly low (fewer than 600 are permitted in an entire season) and this is one of only three places in the world where permits are granted to swim with humpbacks. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with these ocean giants in a way that is designed to minimise impact on them.” Travellers must be able to swim 50m unaided, and generally feel comfortable in the water. Price: Departing 14 March 2014, the overall ten-day tour costs from £4,295 pp (two sharing), including flights (one overnight) from London, all transport, seven nights’ full board on the MV Sun Dancer II in well-appointed, en-suite cabins with air-conditioning, a night’s B&B in Santiago de los Caballeros, an expert tour leader and all permits and kit. Call Naturetrek on 01962 733051 (http://www.naturetrek.co.uk). Naturetrek operates the largest selection of expert-led wildlife holidays in the world. From birdwatching and photography to trekking and conservation, Naturetrek can cater to any wildlife-watching wish. All Naturetrek holidays and short breaks are escorted wildlife group tours guided by expert British and local naturalists, ornithologists and botanists. Naturetrek is a member of AITO (the Association of Independent Tour Operators). Ends – 8 March 2013 Press: For further information, to discuss a possible press trip, for photography, to request a copy of the current brochure (online version here) or to interview David Mills, MD of Naturetrek, contact Richard Mellor at Travel PR on 020 8891 4440 or r.mellor@travelpr.co.uk. End
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