Puerto Plata and La Romana to receive 70% of February’s cruise arrivals

Santo Domingo.- According to the Dominican Port Authority, 70% of the cruise ships arriving in the country this February will dock at the ports of Puerto Plata and La Romana, reinforcing the steady growth of the cruise tourism industry.

Taino Bay leads in cruise arrivals with 51 ships, followed by Amber Cove with 28. Throughout the month, cruise liners carrying between 3,000 and 6,000 passengers will make daily stops, with an average of two vessels per day. Among the arriving ships are Aida Luna, Costa Fascinosa, Norwegian Epic, Scarlet Lady, Carnival Celebration, and MSC Seascape, among others.

These arrivals align with the government’s efforts to attract cruise passengers outside the traditional peak season, which runs from October to April. The influx of visitors is expected to boost local economies by driving tourism to various destinations across the country.