• Explore the charming Colonial Zone where Santo Domingo was founded in 1496.
• Stand before the towering Christopher Columbus monument, a tribute to the explorer.
• Visit Diego Columbus’ house, where he entertained Hernando Cortés and Ponce de León.
• See the eternal flame that honors the country’s fallen heroes in the National Pantheon.
• Browse the shop and dine on your own du...

• See how premium Ron Barceló rum is made with sugar cane juice, the key ingredient.
• Watch master rollers hand-produce La Vega Fina cigars from a blend of tobaccos.
• Browse both factory gift shops and purchase rums and cigars, if you wish.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Meander the narrow atmospheric streets of a replica 16th-century Mediterranean village.
• Hear how Dominican artisans hand-built Altos de Chavon using local materials.
• See the Roman-style amphitheater where stars from Frank Sinatra to Sting have performed.
• Cruise the winding Chavron River in a paddlewheel boat.
• Look for tropical birds such as Vervain hummingbirds and Hispa...

• Spend several relaxing hours on an undeveloped beach-blessed island.
• Do whatever you please on the powdery beach, as the time there is yours to enjoy.
• Revel in the serenity, interrupted only by the mellifluous sounds of tropical birds.
• Look for starfish in the crystal-clear waters just off shore.
• Swim in a refreshing natural pool nearby, if time permits.

• Watch artisans hand-make premium-quality Dominican cigars.
• Purchase freshly made cigars at the factory gift shop.
• Meander the narrow atmospheric streets of a replica 16th-century Mediterranean village.
• Hear how Dominican artisans hand-built Altos de Chavon using local materials.
• See the Roman-style amphitheater where stars from Frank Sinatra to Sting have performed.
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• Ride in a speedboat through the crystalline waters towards Saona Island.
• Stop along the way to enjoy the shallow waters of a natural pool in the open sea.
• Thoroughly relax on one of Saona Island’s most idyllic beaches.
• Enjoy a barbecue lunch on the beach and an open bar.

• Snap photos at the Columbus Lighthouse honoring the famed Italian explorer.
• Browse the interior of the oldest cathedral in the Americas.
• Watch a 4D animated movie about Sir Francis Drake’s invasion of Santo Domingo.
• Notice the city’s grid layout, which earned it a UNESCO World Heritage site designation.
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• Enjoy a hearty lunch at a restaurant in the Colonial Zone.