Dominican Republic on track to surpass 3 million cruise passengers in 2025
The Dominican Republic is on track to exceed 3 million cruise passengers by the end of 2025, driven by record-breaking monthly arrivals and the expansion of key ports.
According to the Central Bank, March 2025 saw a record 324,704 cruise passengers—an 18.7% increase compared to the same month in 2024.
Economist Henri Hebrard highlighted that the country surpassed 1 million cruise arrivals in the first quarter of 2025 for the first time in history, rising from 869,385 in Q1 2024 to 1,004,143—a 13.4% increase.
Puerto Plata played a key role in this growth, contributing 99,129 additional passengers, while the newly opened Cabo Rojo port in Pedernales welcomed 20,287 cruise visitors.
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