Four cruise ships and 16,714 passengers in a single day in Puerto Plata
Read → Taíno Bay port welcomed four simultaneous cruise ships with 16,714 passengers and 5,806 crew, a real boost for the province's economy.
Arroyo Barril gears up for its first cruise at Port Samaná
Read → The Samaná district is defining protocols and strategy ahead of the first cruise arrival at Port Samaná, another step toward diversifying the country's cruise offering.
Celebrity Beyond brings 3,224 cruise passengers to Puerto Plata
Read → Taíno Bay port welcomes Celebrity Beyond with over 3,000 cruise passengers, proving the north coast is now a serious Caribbean stop.
Celebrity Beyond arrives in Puerto Plata with 3,224 passengers and September fills up with cruises
Read → Taíno Bay port welcomes Celebrity Beyond with 3,224 passengers. September proves that low season is over for the Dominican Caribbean.
Taíno Bay denies cruise ships dump waste in Puerto Plata bay
Read → Taíno Bay port has denied rumors that cruise ships dump waste into Puerto Plata bay. Management says operations are clean and compliant.
The Gulf loses more cruises until 2028 as MSC joins the pullback
Read → Cruise lines are pulling back from the Gulf until 2028, and the Caribbean can turn that into more calls for Dominican Republic ports.
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?