The Dominican Republic receives a huge number of cruise ship visitors, and this year is no different with over 1.5 million cruise visitors arriving in the destination over the past 9 months. But while the Caribbean islands have long had a reputation for attracting travelers who prefer the island-hopping experience of a cruise, the Dominican …
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Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic have just reported another record-breaking month for travel with over 700,000 international tourists visiting the country in March. As global travel picks up, a growing number of visitors are flocking to the Caribbean island, which is home to world-class shores, top-notch resorts, and an impeccable safety record. Here’s the …
The Dominican Republic’s popularity as a cruise ship destination has skyrocketed over the past several months, and the country is reporting new monthly arrival records. The optimistic trend is set to grow even more when the country finishes building two new massive cruise ship ports this year. With cruise ship popularity on the rise, the …
The Dominican Republic is continuously investing in new tourism hotspots that will secure the country’s position as one of the fastest-growing destinations among international travelers. One such area is Pedernales, a thus far relatively undeveloped region in the country’s southwestern corner, home to some of the most magnificent white-sand beaches as well as the island’s …
The Dominican Republic has skyrocketed in popularity over the past 2 years, and with it, the country is investing in tourism facilities to ensure it can handle the increase in visitor demand. The most recent investments to open are majorly enlarged and renovated cruise port facilities in the popular cruising destination of La Romana on …
Whether it be for a quick stroll or for an afternoon of sunbathing under the tropical heat, visiting Punta Cana’s award-winning beaches is one thing you don’t want to miss when stopping there on a cruise. Although Punta Cana is packed with beaches, they are spaced apart, so if you only have a few hours …
The Dominican Republic is building a massive new cruise ship port in Pedernales called Port Cabo Rojo. Once complete in late 2023, the new port will become a leading destination for cruise ships in the Caribbean region. Although still in the making, authorities are slowly publishing details about the new port, which will also house …
The Dominican Republic reported a record number of international tourist arrivals – more than 730,000 -during July this year as millions plan on vacationing in the Caribbean island over the summer. The country is feeling the effects of a strong rebound in international travel following two years of pandemic-related difficulties, and is also on track …
The Dominican Republic has big plans when it comes to the cruise ship industry. The country, which is currently building a massive cruise ship terminal in Pedernales, wants to become a ‘home port’ for Caribbean cruises. With Cabo Port Rojo set to open in late 2023, the government has announced several important investments that will …
The Dominican Republic welcomed a record-breaking 626,000 tourists in April, the highest ever reported number for that month. While most flew by plane, over 129,000 cruise ship passengers visited the country’s ports. These figures indicate a strong recovery for Dominican Republic tourism after the COVID pandemic, which significantly affected travelers’ vacation plans. With entry restrictions …