--- title: "Santo Domingo Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/santo-domingo description: "The first city of the New World" --- # Santo Domingo 🇩🇴 · Dominican Republic · Caribbean > "The first city of the New World" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 12.5h - **Departure Sailings:** 23 - **Visiting Sailings:** 86 - **Cruise Lines:** 4 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (42 sailings), Jan (26 sailings), Mar (21 sailings) ## About Santo Domingo No visit to Santo Domingo is complete without savouring its culinary delights. Indulge in *mangú*, a beloved breakfast dish of mashed plantains, or try *sancocho*, a hearty meat and vegetable stew. Pair your meal with a glass of *mamorrey*, a refreshing local drink, or a smooth Dominican rum. For shopping, head to Mercado Modelo, where you’ll find everything from larimar jewellery to hand-rolled cigars. The Dominican peso is the local currency, but US dollars are widely accepted. Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available, making it easy to navigate the city. Whether you’re soaking up history, lounging on a nearby beach, or dancing to live music in a local *colmado*, Santo Domingo promises an unforgettable taste of the Caribbean. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** DOP (DOP) - **Language:** es - **Timezone:** America/Santo_Domingo ## Location Coordinates: 18.4707, -69.8762 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Santo%20Domingo/@18.47066,-69.87622,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Santo%20Domingo&ll=18.47066,-69.87622&z=13) ## Things to Do in Santo Domingo Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~13h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Santo Domingo: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Bike-tour-arround-the-Colonial-Zone/d5622-69476P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.9★ (142) | 2h | ✓ | €41 | Viator | | [Santo Domingo The Authentic Dominican Neighborhood Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Going-deep-into-the-authentic-Dominican-hood/d5622-407944P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.9★ (139) | 4h | ✓ | €50 | Viator | | [Ron Barcelo Anejo Experience Factory Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Ron-Barcelo-Factory-Tour/d5622-38656P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8★ (115) | 1h 30m | ✓ | €18 | Viator | | [Cabo Rojo Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling UP to 20 Guests](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Punta-Cana-Private-Catamaran-Large-Groups-BIG-GRACE/d5622-411105P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.9★ (79) | 3h | ✓ | €1,082 | Viator | | [Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Small-Group-The-Colonial-City-of-Santo-Domingo-Walking-Tour/d5622-445708P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.9★ (77) | 2h | ✓ | €53 | Viator | | [Hiking Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall in Dominican Republic](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dominican-Republic/Hiking-Tabenacle-thundering-waterfall/d32-314831P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 5★ (124) | 8h | ✓ | €99 | Viator | | [2 Hour Bike Rental Colonial Zone / Santo Domingo](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Colonial-Zone-Bike-Rentals/d5622-69476P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8★ (32) | 2h | ✓ | €13 | Viator | | [Private transfer between Santo Domingo Airport and Punta Cana](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Private-Transfer-from-SDQ-Airport-to-Punta-Cana-Hotels/d5622-5492406P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.9★ (30) | 3h | ✓ | €135 | Viator | | [Romana: Cave of wonders and Chavón from Santo Domingo.](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Experience-Art-and-Natural-Beauty-and-Culture-from-Santo-Domingo/d5622-248365P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8★ (51) | 8h | ✓ | €158 | Viator | | [Santo Domingo Top 3 Eyes Light House Boca Chica Beach and Lunch](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Santo-Domingo-Boca-Chica-Beach-Los-Tres-Ojos-Lunch/d5622-407944P11?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8★ (41) | 7h | ✓ | €68 | Viator | | [Private transfer from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana & Viceversa (one way)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Santo-Domingo/Private-transfer-from-Santo-Domingo-to-Punta-Cana-one-way/d5622-120496P16?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.5★ (24) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €213 | Viator | | [Excursion to the Three Eyes Park and the Colón Lighthouse](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dominican-Republic/Excursion-to-Los-Tres-Ojos-Park-and-the-Lighthouse-to-Colon/d32-271209P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.7★ (21) | 3h | ✓ | €41 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/catalina-island.md): 50 nm - [La Romana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/la-romana.md): 52 nm - [Samaná](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/samana.md): 54 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/short-ocean-escape-pointe-a-pitre-basseterre-st-johns~COSTA-FAVOLOSA-20261126-4.md)** - **Price:** €373 per person (€746 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Favolosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-favolosa.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-26 - **Itinerary:** Short Ocean Escape – Pointe A Pitre, Basseterre & St Johns ## Featured Cruises from Santo Domingo Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Trade Wind Passage – Lisbon & Martinique](https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-passage-lisbon-martinique~COSTA-FAVOLOSA-20261108-22.md) | Costa Favolosa | Costa Cruises | 2026-11-08 | 22 | €1,221 | | [Trade Wind Arc – Bermuda & Curaçao](https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-arc-bermuda-curacao~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20261107-43.md) | AIDAluna | AIDA Cruises | 2026-11-07 | 43 | €3,999 | | [23 nights - Time Out on the Atlantic and Caribbean - from Palma/to La Romana](https://cruisello.com/cruises/23-nights-time-out-on-the-atlantic-and-caribbean-from-palma-to-la-romana~TUI-MEINS5-20261026-23.md) | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | 2026-10-26 | 23 | €2,399 | ## Browse Cruises - [Cruises departing from Santo Domingo](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=santo_domingo) (23 sailings) - 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