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CRUISE groups at sea O ver half a million visitors arrive on the shores of Dominican Republic every year aboard luxury cruise ships sailing the Caribbean Sea. Due to its central location, the island is a major stop for shipboard meetings and incentives. Attendees flying into Dominican Republic for landbased meetings can also book pre/post cruise itineraries for easy trips to the nearby islands thanks to the Dominican Republic’s prime central location in the Caribbean. Major cruise lines calling at Dominican Republic include: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Costa Mediterranean Cruises and Princess Cruises. Cruise ships arrive at one of four terminals: Sans Souci and Don Diego in Santo Domingo; Port of La Romana on the southeast coast; and the Samaná Peninsula in the northeast. And in all three destinations, passengers are just minutes away from some of the most impressive cultural attractions and beautiful natural scenery in the Caribbean. In Santo Domingo, at the mouth of Ozama River, the Don Diego Terminal was built in 2006, while Sans Souci opened in 2009. These modern facilities border the 500 year-old walls of the world famous Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first established city of the Americas. The wide streets and expansive plazas rimmed with important architectural landmarks make it easy to organize large group tours. The terminals in Santo Domingo are also only a mere 10-minute drive from most business hotels downtown. In La Romana, the mesmerizing Altos de Chavón is a recreated 16th century Mediterranean village built by local artisans. Only 15 minutes from the port, this staggering venue is filled with upscale restaurants, boutique shops, a regional archaeological museum and world class school of design. Groups can also enjoy large banquets on the plaza with panoramic views towering over the Chavon River. There are few other places in the world that surpass the Samaná Peninsula is terms of sheer geological beauty. The rugged mountains and coastline are covered in millions of palm trees, where groups will find a variety of remote waterfalls, solitary beaches and quiet fishing villages. In the middle of Samaná Bay, the gorgeous island of Cayo Levantado offers one of the country’s best beaches for day excursions. Or groups can see thousands of humpback whales migrate here to give birth in the winter—a truly unforgettable experience to witness. Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 27 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 2011/2012

Planning Points
Meeting Hotels
Punta Cana & Bavaro
La Romana, Bayahibe & More
Cruise
Puerto Plata
Samana
Santo Domingo
Santiago & Central Region
Food & Music
DMC List
Tourism Offices

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