Santo Domingo, Dominikanska Republika

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.