La Romana Cruise Terminal → Altos de Chavón
Take a taxi from the stand in front of the terminal entrance to Altos de Chavón in Casa de Campo Resort. It is convenient to arrange a round trip and agree on your return time.
Cruise port in Dominican Republic
La Romana
Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 9 hours. 23 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 4 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 323 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 245
Photo: Image by photosforyou from Pixabay
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at La Romana cruise terminal pier. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at La Romana cruise terminal pier.
- Terminal transport and taxis
At the authorized taxi stand outside the cruise terminal exit, you can take a fixed-fare round-trip taxi or tour van to Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo Resort, Bayahibe Beach, and other destinations.
- Currency and local payment information
The official currency is the Dominican peso (DOP), but US dollars (USD) and major international credit cards are widely accepted at terminal shops, taxis, and restaurants in Casa de Campo and Bayahibe.
- Allow time to return from Saona Island and marine tours
Speedboat and catamaran tours to Isla Saona departing from Bayahibe are subject to travel time and weather conditions. Plan to return at least 2 hours before the ship departs.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- La Romana & Casa de Campo city centreAbout 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr 30 min
- BayahibeAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
La Romana Cruise Terminal → Downtown La Romana (Parque Duarte)
A drive from the terminal to Duarte Park or the market in central La Romana takes about 5–8 minutes.
La Romana Cruise Terminal → Bayahibe Beach
A drive from the terminal along the eastern coastal highway (Autovía del Este) to Bayahibe beach and pier takes about 25 minutes.
Bayahibe Dock → Isla Saona
Board a speedboat or catamaran tour boat departing from the public pier in Bayahibe to visit the natural swimming pool (Piscina Natural) and the beaches of Saona Island.
La Romana & Casa de Campo places to explore
Explore 17 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Altos de Chavón
This artists' village on a cliff above the Chavón River recreates a 16th-century Mediterranean stone village, with galleries and workshops around cobbled streets and a fountain square.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 25
Passing through the Casa de Campo resort gate requires paying an admission fee or having a tour voucher checked.
Cave of Wonders
This large limestone cave 25 m underground has hundreds of ancient Taíno petroglyphs and groups of stalactites along its viewing trail.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 15 min
- Admission
- USD 15
Flash photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave.
Minitas Beach
This private white-sand beach at Casa de Campo Resort has calm turquoise water for swimming and paddleboarding.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- Free
Outside visitors may enter only if they hold a resort day pass or have a beach club reservation.
Altos de Chavón Amphitheater
This 5,000-seat Greco-Roman stone amphitheater is known for Frank Sinatra's opening performance.
- Visit
- about 40 min
- Admission
- Free
Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima
This cultural center repurposes a historic building used as a prison and fort in the early 20th century and hosts local art exhibitions and craft markets.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
Sat·Sun Closed
Regional Museum of Archaeology
This archaeological museum holds and exhibits more than 3,000 artifacts of the Taíno people, who lived on Hispaniola before Columbus.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- USD 5
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Bayahibe
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr
SightsCotubanamá National ParkThis national park protects tropical dry forest and limestone coastal ecosystems and hides rare-bird habitats and underground freshwater cenote caves.
A ticket from the park office is required to enter the protected area of the national park.
SightsBayahibe BeachThis beach combines a fishing-village atmosphere with clear turquoise water and calm waves, making it good for swimming and beach walks.
Food and cafésSaona CaféThis relaxed beach café overlooks Bayahibe Harbor and serves Dominican drip coffee, tropical fruit smoothie bowls, and brunch.
SightsDominicus BeachThis fine coral-sand beach was the first in the Caribbean to receive Blue Flag environmental certification; its black-and-white striped lighthouse is a landmark.
Food and cafésKukka Beach RestaurantThis beachfront restaurant under palm shade on Dominicus Beach serves Caribbean lobster, Italian seafood pasta, and tropical cocktails.
SightsChicho CaveThis natural cave in Cotubanamá National Park has a clear, cool freshwater lake deep inside for cenote swimming.
The cave interior is dark, so a waterproof flashlight and comfortable non-slip shoes are essential.
Cruises calling at La Romana
323 sailings are grouped into 40 cruises by ship and route.
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Fort de France
Fort-de-France departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,526
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Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
La Romana, Samana Bay, Virgin Gorda, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Catalina Island
La Romana departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 851
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Riviera Chic & Caribbean Cool
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 7,899
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Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Dominican Republic, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Virgin Islands (British)
La Romana departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 671
MSC Cruises5 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
La Romana, Virgin Gorda, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Road Town, Catalina Island
La Romana departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 731
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Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.01Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
La Romana, Samana Bay, Virgin Gorda, Basseterre, Philipsburg, Catalina Island
La Romana departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 741
MSC Cruises4 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
La Romana, Catalina Island, Bridgetown, Fort de France, St John s, Road Town
La Romana departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 751
MSC Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2027.01Mediterranean cruises · 121 nights · Long cruise
Italy, Netherlands Antilles
Civitavecchia departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
MSC CruisesSailing 2027.01World Cruise · 132 nights · Long cruise
Italy, Germany
Genoa → Warnemünde
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
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Sailing 2027.01World Cruise · 121 nights · Long cruise
France, Italy
Marseille departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 34,281
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Sailing 2027.01World Cruise · 121 nights · Long cruise
Spain, France
Barcelona → Tarragona
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 33,101
40 cruises call at this port.
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About La Romana
La Romana is a city on the Dominican Republic’s Caribbean coast and a gateway to nearby resort areas. Overlooking the Chavón River, Altos de Chavón is a re-created 16th-century Mediterranean village with artists' workshops. An obelisk painted with colorful images of local life stands in the city center. South of the city is Catalina Island, with beaches, coral reefs and the wrecked ship of pirate William Kidd.
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