Santo Domingo, Dominican Repub

Set off and keep your eyes wide open: Santo Domingo won't wait! Start with a trio to shout about: City walls, Fortaleza Ozama and Alcázar de Colón. **Then career along El Malecón, with the sea in the background and the city buzzing around you. **But the real scene-stealer? The largest botanical gardens in the Caribbean: 200 hectares of palm trees, amazing orchids and tropical nature that will leave you breathless (but we'll ignore that). You can also cross it on a trolley train, so you can enjoy the tropical show without getting tired. The last stop: Souvenirs and laughs. Here nature is not just ornamental. It's a show!

• City walls
• Fortaleza Ozama
• Alcázar de Colón
• El Malecón: Botanic Gardens

• We leave the port on a coach that immediately takes us to discover the amazing sights of the colonial part of the city such as the city walls, Fortaleza Ozama and Alcázar de Colón*.
• We then head towards the El Malecón coastal road (nickname of the Avenida George Washington) for a visit to the Botanic Gardens, which cover around 200 hectares and are the largest in the Caribbean. They were created to preserve the rich and varied Dominican flora and offers visitors the opportunity to acquaint themselves with plants. The natural plants found on the island are on display here, with special areas dedicated to palm trees, exotic plants and orchids, of which there are over 300 varieties in the Dominican Republic.
• We stop by a souvenir shop on our way back to the ship.
• The visit to the Botanic Gardens lasts one hour and a half and includes a tour of the gardens on a train.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• La excursión regresa al puerto y está reservada tanto para pasajeros en tránsito como para desembarque. Compruebe a bordo si el tour es compatible con su vuelo.
• Tour not recommended for those with mobility difficulties.

Jump on board and journey through mystery, history and... cigars! Start with the incredible Cuevas de Los Tres Ojos, natural caves with secrete lagoons and a legendary sulfurous lake (well known by the Indios Taino!). **Then penetrate the heart of the Ciudad Colonial's colonial spirit, firstly established by Colombus, and you can walk through centuries of history: Alcázar de Colón, Museo de las Casas Reales and Panteón Nacional**. But that’s not all: Visit the cigar factory, amid intense aromas and expert hands. End with a tasty lunch in a local restaurant. The city in one breath.

• Cuevas de Los Tres Ojos
• Ciudad Colonial: Alcázar de Colón, Museo de las Casas Reales and Panteón Nacional
• Cigar museum and factory
• Cathedral
• Presidential palace (view from the bus)
• Lunch at local restaurant

• We leave the port by coach and immediately have the chance to admire lovely views of the city starting from the amazing Cuevas de Los Tres Ojos, a series of large natural caves, scattered with freshwater lagoons and a mysterious sulphur lake, which is said to be bottomless, located in the crater of an extinct volcano. This charming place, embellished by a myriad of stalactites and stalagmites, was already used by the Taino indios during Pre-Colombian times for religious ceremonies.
• We then enjoy a walk in the colonial part of the city, known as Ciudad Colonial, the first still-existing settlement created by Christopher Columbus and other Spanish explorers upon their arrival in the New World and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. It is home to the most significant constructions built during the colonial period.
• We also seeAlcázar de Colón, a monumental two-storey building commissioned by Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego, between 1510 and 1514 as well as Museo de las Casas Reales and the Panteón Nacional, where the remains of famous people in the history of the Dominican Republic are buried.
• Our next stop is the cigar museum and factory to see how Dominican cigars are made and can be bought to take home.
• On our way back to the port, we will pass by the Presidential palace. 

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• There is limited availability of English speaking guides.
• The excursion returns to the port and is reserved for both guests in transit and disembarking. Check on board if the tour is compatible with your flight 
• For an even more immersive experience, all proposed dishes feature local or international cuisine. 
• The order of the visit may change

Enjoy a relaxing all‑inclusive escape to Santo Domingo Bay Resort & Convention in Boca Chica. After a comfortable transfer from the port, spend the day soaking up the Caribbean sun, enjoying the hotel’s renovated facilities, swimming in crystal‑clear waters, and savoring a delicious buffet lunch with unlimited local beverages.

• Escape to the newly renovated Santo Domingo Bay Resort & Convention in beautiful Boca Chica, the ideal place to relax and unwind during your time in the Dominican Republic. From the cruise port, you’ll be picked up and transferred to this inviting beachfront resort, where a perfect blend of comfort, leisure, and Caribbean charm awaits you. Enjoy a leisurely morning making full use of the hotel’s amenities. Lounge by the pool, walk along the soft white‑sand beach, or take a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters of Boca Chica Bay. The calm, shallow lagoon protected by coral reefs makes this area especially pleasant for a tranquil day by the sea.
• A delicious all‑inclusive lunch is included, along with unlimited local beverages, so you can simply relax and take in the warm sunshine and gentle Caribbean breeze. Whether you spend your time in the water, sipping cocktails, or simply resting on a sunbed, this experience offers an easygoing and rejuvenating getaway.  

• A local escort will accompany your group to assist with logistics, and support in English will be available throughout the experience.

Today you are not a tourist, today, you are Dominican. So, ride around the island on a truck, dive under the Salto de Socoa waterfall, explore the Los Haitises National Park. Next, here comes something special: at a coffee plantation, a family of true farmers will offer you a coffee cultivated and ground with their own hands. A taste of hospitality you will never forget.

• Carretera Samaná
• Salto de Socoa
• Los Haitises National Park
• Coffee at the home of a family of farmers

• Observe Santo Domingo with the eyes of someone who has known it their whole life and you will want to spend the rest of yours here.
• The truck is the most suitable vehicle to reach the most secret corners of the island, so hop on and do not worry about the roads: that is the priority of the local experts.
• From Samanà, wild peninsula off the most traveled touristic itineraries, it is possible to reach Salto de Socoa, a waterfall of over 30 meters surrounded by the tropical jungle. Do you know how many Dominican locals learned to swim here? Obviously, you will not want to miss out on a dive all for you.
• The next stop is the Los Haitises National Park. Imagine 1600 square km covered in mangroves and exotic flowers, among bright colored tropical birds. If this reminds you of Jurassic Park, you are not wrong: it was, in fact, filmed precisely here.
• Well, now it is time for the warmth of home and a good coffee. Believe us, no one can offer you better that those who have been learning to cultivate this dark beverage for generations. You will be the guest of a family of farmers and you will taste a coffee prepared in their typical style. Now you know how it tastes to be Dominican.

• To protect your health, in respect of the legislative requirements and safety protocol, the itineraries and the duration of the excursions may be subject to slight modifications.

Jump on the coach and let a journey of conquests, history and fun facts carry you away! We start with the majestic Faro lighthouse in Colón, then we continue on foot into the Ciudad Colonial, the first New World settlement, today a UNESCO World Heritage site. **Here the Alcázar de Colón, the Museo de las Casas Reales and the first cathedral in the Americas await you. **Stroll along the historic Calle Las Damas, enter the Panteón Nacional and end with some shopping in Calle El Conde. A dive into the past that lights up the present!

• Columbus Lighthouse
• Ciudad Colonial: Alcázar de Colóne Museo de las Casas Reales
• Cathedral
• Calle Las Damas
• Panteón Nacional
• Calle El Conde

• We leave the port on a coach that immediately takes us to discover fantastic views of the city with its Columbus Lighthouse, a monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus on the 5th centenary of the discovery of America.
• We have the chance of taking a few pictures and head on foot towards the colonial part of the city, known as Ciudad Colonial, the first still-existing settlement created by Christopher Columbus and other Spanish explorers upon their arrival in the New World and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. It is home to the most significant constructions built during the colonial period.
• We also see Alcázar de Colón, a monumental two-storey building commissioned by Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego, between 1510 and 1514 as well as the Museo de las Casas Reales and the cathedral, the first in the New World.
• We continue along Calle Las Dama, the first road in the colonial area, and enjoy a visit to the Panteón Nacional, where the remains of famous people from the history of the Dominican Republic are buried.
• At the end of our visit, we have a little free time for some shopping in Calle El Conde.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available. 
• There is limited availability of English speaking guides.
• In case of sunday call the visit of the Cathedral will be replaced with the visit to Amber Museum.
• The excursion returns to the port and is reserved for both guests in transit and disembarking. Check on board if the tour is compatible with your flight.
• El Alcázar de Colón y las Casas Reales están actualmente cerrados. Como alternativa, visitaremos el Museo de las Atarazanas del Mar, el Museo de la Catedral o el Museo Taíno, según disponibilidad.

Jump on board and go conquer Santo Domingo! **We start with the colossal Faro lighthouse in Colón, then on into the Ciudad Colonial amid ancient walls that narrate past histories and the Alcázar de Colón, built by Columbus junior. **We run along El Malecón, parade by the Teatro Nacional and the museum on Plaza de la Cultura. The last treats? A quick visit to Parque Independencia, a glance at the Palacio Nacional and a taste of the modern economic center of the city. Here history never sleeps... and neither do you!

• Columbus Lighthouse
• Ciudad Colonial: city walls and Alcázar de Colón
• El Malecón, Avenida Máximo Gómez and Plaza de la Cultura
• Parque Indipendencia
• Palacio Nacional

• We leave the port on a coach that immediately takes us to discover fantastic views of the city with its Columbus Lighthouse, a monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus on the 5th centenary of the discovery of America.
• We continue towards the colonial part of the city, known as Ciudad Colonial, the first still-existing settlement created by Christopher Columbus and other Spanish explorers upon their arrival in the New World and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. We pass by the city walls and Alcázar de Colón, a monumental two-storey building commissioned by Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego, between 1510 and 1514.
• We then head towards the El Malecón coastal road (nickname of the Avenida George Washington) and the famous Avenida Máximo Gómez, home to the National Theatre as well as the Plaza de la Cultura with its many museums.
• Before heading back to the port, we also take a peak at the Parque Independencia and Palacio Nacional*, as well as at the economic centre of the modern part of the city.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available. There is limited availability of English speaking guides.
• The excursion returns to the port and is reserved for both guests in transit and disembarking. Check on board if the tour is compatible with your flight.

Jump on board and be propelled into the vibrant heart of Santo Domingo! **Amid mysterious caves (yes, we're talking about Cuevas de los Tres Ojos), freshly rolled cigars, colonial-style palaces like Alcázar de Colón and unexpected urban sights, this experience is an explosive mix of history and modern times. **We end in style with a photo in front of the presidential palace. **A click and you not only take home a photo, but also a piece of Caribbean legend. Santo Domingo **gets inside you... and never lets go!

• Cuevas de Los Tres Ojos
• Alcázar de Colón
• Cigar factory
• Presidential palace

• We leave the port behind us on our coach and embark on a tour to admire the numerous panoramic views provided by the Cuevas de los Tres Ojos, Alcázar de Colón, cigar factory and the modern part of Santo Domingo.
• Before finishing our tour, we will briefly stop to take a few photos of the Presidential palace.

We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available. There is limited availability of English speaking guides.

The excursion returns to the port and is reserved for both guests in transit and disembarking. Check on board if the tour is compatible with your flight.