Tagged: Dominican Republic

The executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), Jean Luis Rodríguez, announced that the new Samaná Bayport will have the capacity to handle up to three cruise ships simultaneously, strengthening the Dominican Republic’s cruise tourism infrastructure. (more…)

President Luis Abinader oversaw the announcement that Port Samaná will officially open on November 24, marking a major milestone for cruise tourism development in the Dominican Republic. (more…)

The Dominican Republic is expected to receive more than 100 cruise ships in February 2026, arriving at ports and anchorages across the country, according to the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom). (more…)

The Dominican Republic has reached a new milestone in cruise tourism with the simultaneous arrival of two cruise ships at the Port of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales, a first in the country and a key moment in the development of the deep south as a new tourism hub. (more…)

Intense rains from Hurricane Melissa caused the Dominican Republic to lose an estimated 25,000 cruise passengers in October, after multiple ships were forced to divert or cancel their scheduled routes, according to the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur). (more…)

The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) has announced the arrival of ten cruise ships visiting the country for the first time, marking a milestone for Dominican tourism and the port sector. (more…)

November marks the start of the peak season for cruise ships in Puerto Plata, where 49 cruise ships will arrive at the ports of Amber Cove and Taíno Bay. (more…)

The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) announced the debut arrivals of Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady and Coral Cruiser Line’s Queen Elizabeth in the Dominican Republic. (more…)

September promises a busy month for cruise tourism in Puerto Plata, with 21 ships scheduled to dock at Amber Cove and Taino Bay terminals, boosting the presence of international visitors in the region. (more…)

The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), led by director Jean Luis Rodríguez, is assessing the potential development of a new cruise terminal in Santo Domingo with the goal of transforming the capital into a homeport for Caribbean and international cruise routes. (more…)

The Dominican Republic’s Atlantic coast continues to solidify its status as a key hub for cruise tourism, with 36 cruise ship arrivals scheduled for July 2025. (more…)

The Dominican Port Authority’s executive director, Jean Luis Rodríguez, announced that Santo Domingo will soon have its own cruise port, with an estimated investment of US$400 million. (more…)

This northern coast destination welcomed a total of 300 cruises in the first five months of this year, reflecting the fact that the Bride of the Atlantic marks real growth and strengthening of cruise activity in the Dominican Republic. (more…)

The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) announced that the ports of Puerto Plata (Amber Cove and Taino Bay) and Cabo Rojo will headline the June 2025 cruise season, with a total of 26 cruise ship arrivals expected. (more…)

With 38 cruise ship arrivals confirmed for May 2025; the Amber Cove and Taino Bay terminals continue establishing Puerto Plata as the leading cruise destination in the Caribbean. (more…)

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. (more…)

The Puerto Plata City Council approved a new fee of one dollar per tourist visiting the city, aiming to fund the development and upkeep of tourism and urban infrastructure. (more…)

The Ámber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals, which operate in the tourist destination of Puerto Plata, received 82.6% of the 2 million, 656,305 cruise passengers who arrived in the country last year. (more…)

Puerto Plata, known as “The Bride of the Atlantic,” is set to kick off 2025 with a tourism boom, welcoming 81 cruise ships to its main ports, Amber Cove and Taíno Bay. (more…)

Puerto Plata achieved a milestone in the Dominican Republic’s cruise tourism industry with the simultaneous arrival of two ships at the Taíno Bay port. (more…)

Puerto Plata is preparing to receive the arrival of 46 cruise ships during the month of November. (more…)

As part of efforts to develop the South and the Enriquillo region, President Luis Abinader inaugurated the second phase of the Port Cabo Rojo, a facility capable of receiving two large oasis-type cruise ships and welcoming up to 15,000 visitors. (more…)

The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) reported that the Dominican Republic received 42 cruise ships in August. For September, it receives about 26 cruise ships arriving in the country through different terminals. (more…)

Authorities anticipate that the Dominican Republic will exceed 3 million cruise passengers by 2024 with the expansion of port infrastructure dedicated to accommodating cruise ships. (more…)