The gateway to the Casa de Campo resort, the hilltop village of Altos de Chavón, and boat days to Saona and Catalina islands.
Getting ashoreShips dock at the La Romana cruise terminal at the river mouth, between the town and the Casa de Campo resort. Casa de Campo is about 6 km away.
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Town is close, but most people head straight to Casa de Campo, Altos de Chavón or the islands.
Taxis wait at the dock. Agree the fare, in US dollars or pesos, before you get in.
Casa de Campo is about 6 km away; fares there have been about $15 to $20 per car each way.
Dominican pesos. US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, but change may come back in pesos.
Spanish. English is spoken in tourist areas, less so elsewhere.
All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before sailing; your ship's daily planner has the exact time. Saona trips take most of the day, so pick one that guarantees your return.
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4 to 5 hours ashore
Rather book it? A short Altos de Chavón tour.
6 to 8 hours ashore
Rather book it? A Catalina snorkel tour with transfers.
9 hours or more
Rather book it? A Saona tour that guarantees your return to the ship.
Times are approximate. Whatever you choose, plan to be back at the pier an hour before all-aboard. Compare tours for each idea below.
Start times and meeting points vary by tour. Check them against your ship's schedule before you book.
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Altos de Chavón, a stone village built to look like a 16th-century Mediterranean town, sits above the Chavón River by Casa de Campo. A taxi or short tour covers it, often with time at the Casa de Campo marina.
Boat trips to Catalina Island for snorkeling, or the longer day to Saona Island's beaches by catamaran or speedboat, are the classic excursions. Saona boats usually leave from Bayahibe, east of La Romana.
Saona days are long and depend on both boats and road transfers, so a tour with a return-to-ship guarantee is the safest choice. Use licensed taxis and agree the fare before you go.
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