DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Sixty-seven cruise ships are expected to dock in Puerto Plata’s two cruise ship terminals this November 2025, marking the second-highest total of the year, as reported in Diario Libre.

The Dominican Republic is set to bolster its maritime tourism sector with the arrival of ten new cruise ships making their inaugural calls to the country’s various port terminals, the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) recently announced.

The introduction of these vessels underscores the nation’s growing appeal as a premier Caribbean destination.

The cruise ships visiting the Dominican Republic for the first time include:• Aida SOL (Aida Cruises)• Cel Xcel (Celebrity Cruises)• Brilliant Lady (Virgin Voyages)• Brilliant OTS (MSC Cruises)• Rhapsody (Royal Caribbean)• Carnival Legend (Carnival Cruise Line)• Majestic Princess and Coral Princess (Princess Cruises)• NCL Getaway and NCL Joy...