Cayo Levantado
A small island in Samaná Bay with white sand beaches and clear water; known as “Bacardi Island” after a rum advertisement, and often combined with whale-watching trips.
Cayo Levantado lies in the bay about 7 km southeast of Samaná town and is reached by boat from the Samaná pier in 15 to 20 minutes. The western side has a public beach with restaurants, bars and loungers, and shallow water suitable for swimming and snorkeling. The eastern side is occupied by high-end resorts and is closed to the public. Whale-watching tours usually stop at the island for lunch and a swim after the whales have been seen. Round-trip boat tickets cost about 10 to 20 USD, and the public beach is crowded on weekends and cruise ship days.
Opening hours
Public beach approx. 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Samaná Bay Whale Watching
- Santa Bárbara de Samaná
- Playa Rincón
- Playa El Valle
- Las Galeras
- Boca del Diablo
- Playa Madama
- Playa Frontón