DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader and Mexican-based ITM Group have announced that Port Samaná is scheduled for inauguration on 24 November 2026. The terminal is under construction in Arroyo Barril on the south side of the Samana Peninsula. The driving distance from Arroyo Barril to Santa Bárbara de Samaná is approximately 13.2 kilometers. The travel time is estimated at 18 minutes via the Autopista Nagua-Samaná.

The driving distance from Arroyo Barril to Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) is approximately 32.8 kilometers. The trip typically takes 35 minutes via the Autopista Nagua-Samaná, depending on traffic conditions. The proximity opens opportunities for home porting bookings where people fly in and then take a cruise.

The project, a themed cruise terminal, is expected to create 1,000 direct jobs. ITM Group is the same company that currently operates the...