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Cabo Rojo named finalist for Cruise Port of the Year
Read → Port Cabo Rojo is one of three finalists for Port of the Year at the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Awards. A strong signal for Pedernales and hotel investment.
Puerto Plata to Host 29 Cruise Calls in August, Says Apordom
Read → Apordom confirms 29 cruise ship calls in Puerto Plata for August, a sign of cruise lines' confidence in the destination.
From three to six ports: how DR doubles the cruise business
Read → Dominican Republic expands from three to six cruise ports and becomes the Caribbean with the most port infrastructure. A master move for tourism.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian take 84% of cruise passengers in DR
Read → Three major cruise lines account for more than 84% of passengers arriving in the Dominican Republic in the first half of 2026. What does this mean for the sector?
Dominican Republic doubled its cruise terminals in six years
Read → Over US$400 million invested and the country positions itself as the Caribbean's most specialized cruise infrastructure destination.
Costa Fascinosa docks at five Dominican ports in one weekend
Read → Costa Cruises' Costa Fascinosa hit five Dominican ports over a single weekend. A sign that the country is becoming a Caribbean cruise hub.