La Romana Dominicana
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Explora Journeys (3 Cruises)
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MSC Magnifica
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| 10 February | 86 days | One-way from Valparaiso-Santiago to Marseille |
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MSC Opera
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Norwegian Cruise Line (1 Cruises)
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Ponant (6 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At the La Romana cruise pier on the Dulce River, about two kilometres from the central park. Ships tie up alongside, so you walk straight off onto the dock with no tender required.
You can, but it is not pleasant. Two kilometres in full sun with no continuous sidewalk or shade. A taxi is the sensible choice; agree on the fare before getting in, since meters are not used.
Yes, it is the signature attraction of this call. A limestone village built in the 1970s on a bluff above the Chavón River: cobbled lanes, artists' studios, a Taíno archaeological museum and a 5,000-seat amphitheatre opened by Frank Sinatra in 1982. About fifteen minutes by road from the pier.
Altos de Chavón first, then the central park and municipal market on the way back. Those two fill the day without rushing. If your call runs longer, add a cigar factory visit or Minitas beach at Casa de Campo.
Rarely, and never without a margin. The excursion leaves from Bayahibe and takes a full day. Book it only if your call lasts all day, and through the cruise line rather than independently, so you are covered if the boat runs late.
The Dominican peso. US dollars are widely taken in tourist sites and at Casa de Campo, usually at a rate less favourable than a bank machine. Cards work in established businesses; keep cash for the market and taxis.
Spanish. English gets by at Casa de Campo, in the Altos de Chavón shops and with drivers used to cruise passengers. French is rare, and a few words of Spanish make a real difference at the market.
Yes, with a plan. Altos de Chavón is easy walking and holds children's interest, and Minitas beach is reachable through the cruise lines' excursions. The municipal market and the moto-taxi traffic downtown, on the other hand, call for constant supervision.
December through April: drier heat, fewer showers, and outside the hurricane season that runs June to November. Summer stays hot and very humid, with frequent late-day thunderstorms.
Yes. The city is home to one of the world's largest premium cigar factories, and some excursions open the rolling floors. You do not need to smoke to appreciate the precision of the work and the concentrated quiet of the rooms.
