La Romana Cruise
The Dominican Republic, Our New Caribbean Gateway
Depart from La Romana for beachy bliss, natural wonders and captivating culture
Positioned between the Eastern and Western Caribbean, just over 100 km from Santo Domingo, La Romana in the Dominican Republic serves as an excellent gateway for your MSC Caribbean cruise.
To ensure you make the most of your stay, we've curated a unique programme of incredible excursions. Each is deeply rooted in the local community and designed to offer exclusive experiences.
Take advantage of La Romana's strategic location to reach the flourishing Bayahibe beach resort and soak up the sun and its beauty. Here, you can enjoy a round of golf on a lush green course or explore the coral reefs teeming with marine life.
Alternatively, if you prefer a touch of culture, wander through Altos de Chavon, a fascinating recreation of a medieval European village, explore the Cueva de las Maravillas and its ancient cave paintings, or visit the colonial history of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Should you prefer to stay in La Romana itself, linger in its authentic restaurants and savour delicious seafood before indulging in a spot of shopping at the numerous local craft shops.
Why limit your Caribbean adventure to the sea alone? With our Stay & Cruise programme, you can extend your holiday with a relaxing hotel stay in La Romana before your cruise. This thoughtfully designed experience lets you enjoy even more of the Dominican Republic, blending the comfort of a land-based escape with the excitement of sailing the Caribbean.
LA ROMANA ENTRY/EXIT FEE
With reference to cruises that have the Dominican Republic among its destinations please be aware that the Dominican Republic authorities charge entry and exit fees to international visitors in the country. These mandatory fees are structured as follows:
- Exit Fee: A charge of USD 20.00 per guest applies to all embarking guests without exception.
- Entry Fee (Tarjeta de Turista): A charge of USD 10.00 per guest is required for all disembarking guests – Dominican citizens, legal residents, guests holding a valid Dominican visa and Brazilian nationals are exempted from paying the entry fee.
To ensure a smooth and efficient transit experience through the cruise terminal, MSC Cruises is paying fees directly to the local authorities on behalf of the passengers.
The amount will be debited to the passenger onboard account. These fees are set by the authorities of the Dominican Republic and apply to all cruise lines and travellers, regardless of age.
MSC Cruises does not determine or control these charges.
MSC Fly & Cruise guests flying into La Romana (LRM) are considered in transit and exempt from Dominican Republic entry and exit fees only if the inbound flight arrives on the same day as cruise embarkation and the outbound flight departs on the same day as cruise disembarkation.
In all other Fly & Cruise cases (different airports or different travel dates), the mandatory fees apply and will be charged to the onboard account.
