Boat tour
Silver Bank Humpback Whale Expedition
Run by Conscious Breath Adventures · 8 days · Jan–Apr
About
Seven-night liveaboard from Cofresí, Puerto Plata, with five days on the Silver Bank, one of three permitted operators there. Small tenders take guests out for in-water 'soft' encounters with breeding humpback whales, a sought-after subject for underwater photographers.
What you can photograph
From this listing
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 January
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:02 | Night |
| 07:02 | 07:21 | Blue hour |
| 07:21 | 07:49 | Golden hour |
| 07:49 | 08:57 | Soft |
| 08:57 | 11:35 | Medium |
| 11:35 | 14:01 | Harsh |
| 14:01 | 16:39 | Medium |
| 16:39 | 17:47 | Soft |
| 17:47 | 18:15 | Golden hour |
| 18:15 | 18:34 | Blue hour |
| 18:34 | 24:00 | Night |
3.2 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 5.2 h | 2.5 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.1 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.3 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.1 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.4 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.5 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.4 h |
| Aug | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h |
| Sep | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.6 h |
| Oct | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.6 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.9 h | 3.0 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 5.9 h | 1.6 h |
The trip
- Length
- 8 days
- Group size
- Not stated
- Led by
- Not stated
- Route
- Starts and ends in Cofresí, Puerto Plata
- Language
- English
Route
- Silver Bank
What the price covers
- Park fees and permits: No
sanctuary fees and surcharges extra
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Santo Domingo time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 07:21– | 17:47– | 11h 2m11 h 2 min | 49° |
| FebIn season | 07:11– | 18:07– | 11h 30m11 h 30 min | 57° |
| MarIn season | 06:50– | 18:19– | 12h 1m12 h 1 min | 68° |
| AprIn season | 06:24– | 18:27– | 12h 37m12 h 37 min | 80° |
| May | 06:06– | 18:37– | 13h 6m13 h 6 min | 89° |
| Jun | 06:02– | 18:48– | 13h 21m13 h 21 min | 87° |
| Jul | 06:11– | 18:50– | 13h 15m13 h 15 min | 89° |
| Aug | 06:22– | 18:37– | 12h 49m12 h 49 min | 84° |
| Sep | 06:29– | 18:12– | 12h 15m12 h 15 min | 73° |
| Oct | 06:37– | 17:45– | 11h 41m11 h 41 min | 61° |
| Nov | 06:51– | 17:27– | 11h 10m11 h 10 min | 51° |
| Dec | 07:10– | 17:29– | 10h 55m10 h 55 min | 46° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026