Cruise day · La Romana, southeast coast
La Romana cruise port: shore excursions & port day guide
Docking at La Romana? Ships berth alongside on the La Romana River, and the Saona and Catalina boat trips leave from nearby Bayahibe. These operators from our directory run them. Every price shown is quoted from the operator's own page. Always confirm timing against your ship's all-aboard time.
⚓ Be back on the ship in time
Ships do not wait for independently booked tours. Before you book, confirm pickup and return-to-port times with the operator in writing, and leave a generous buffer before the all-aboard time your cruise line gives you. Arrival times can change, so check your ship's daily program.
Port facts
- • The cruise terminal is on the La Romana River; the east berth is used exclusively for cruise ships (the west berth handles sugar exports). source
- • The cruise pier is 256 m long and takes ships up to 360 m long and 226,000 gross tons; the port operates 24/7. source
- • The port is privately owned and operated by Central Romana Corporation, under the Dominican Port Authority. source
- • 278,791 cruise passengers and 110 calls in 2025 (MITUR). Isla Catalina, a separate day-stop off La Romana, had 17 calls. source
Excursions from our directory
We only show data each operator publishes. Durations and return times vary: confirm them directly.
Bayahibe
Saona and Las Palmillas catamaran trips from Bayahibe, with hotel transport listed.
Saona & Las Palmillas catamaran trips, boat charters, hotel transport
Published price: Saona Prestige: US$165/adult regular (US$149 internet rate), US$99/child under 12 source
Bayahibe
Small-group Saona and Catalina catamaran trips and private charters.
Small-group Saona & Catalina catamaran trips, private charters, buggy & land tours
Published price: Day Trip Saona Island (Quetzal boat): US$159 source
Bayahibe
Lists Saona tours departing from La Romana as well as Bayahibe.
Isla Saona regular, VIP, catamaran and private speedboat tours from Bayahibe, La Romana, Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
Price on request from the operator
Bayahibe
Lists a half-day Saona option and a jungle tour that includes the Chavón River: shorter formats suit a port day.
Saona Crusoe VIP, Saona Special half-day, Jungle Eco Tour (Padre Nuestro trail, cave swim, Río Chavón)
Price on request from the operator
Bayahibe
Bayahibe dive center with boat dives to Catalina, Saona and the St. George wreck.
Boat dives to Catalina, Saona and the St. George wreck; PADI courses, Nitrox, cave diving, island excursions
Published price: Dives from $44; island day trips from $30; PADI courses from $95 source
Bayahibe / La Romana
Daily Isla Saona trips from Bayahibe with its own fleet.
Daily Isla Saona trips from Bayahíbe with own fleet: natural pool, Dominican buffet and private beach
Price on request from the operator
Can I book an excursion on my own?
Yes, but getting back on time is your responsibility. Get the return-to-port time from the operator in writing and compare it with your cruise line's all-aboard time.
Do prices include transport from the port?
It depends on the operator. Check the listing and the cited source, and confirm before paying.
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