Cave & Mangrove Exploration

From $120

Cruise through Samaná Bay to explore wild mangroves, bird-filled islets, and ancient caves carved by time.

Set out by boat across sparkling Samaná Bay to discover the untouched beauty of Los Haitises National Park. Glide through mangrove tunnels and past bird-packed cays before stepping ashore to uncover centuries-old caves. Inside, your guide reveals original Taíno petroglyphs — vivid traces of the island’s ancient story. A journey of nature, history, and hidden wonder.

Energy Level

Duration

3.5 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Boat across stunning Samana Bay
Spot pelicans, frigates & more at Bird Cay
Discover lush mangroves & hidden waterways

Need to know

This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Closed-toed shoes are required
Moderate fitness level recommended; terrain includes hills and shared roadways

Experience shores the Virgin way

Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

From $105

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

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Cave & Mangrove Exploration

Cruise through Samaná Bay to explore wild mangroves, bird-filled islets, and ancient caves carved by time.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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