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Cruises from La Romana
Fly to the Dominican Republic and sail round the Caribbean islands, with a beach stay before or after if you like.
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La Romana, on the south-east coast of the Dominican Republic, has become one of the Caribbean's most useful cruise ports for UK travellers. Instead of flying to Florida and sailing south, you start in the islands themselves, so your first day at sea is already in turquoise water. It also pairs beautifully with a few days on the beaches of Bayahibe or Punta Cana.
MSC Cruises and Marella Cruises are the main lines sailing from here. MSC suits families and value seekers who want a big, modern ship with plenty going on. Marella, with its all-inclusive fares and relaxed British feel, is popular with UK couples and families who want everything included. The live search below shows which lines are sailing for your dates.
Most sailings are seven nights, often with two different weeks that can be combined into a 14-night holiday. Typical itineraries visit islands such as Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, St Kitts, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands and St Maarten, while others head south to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Many include a day at Catalina Island, a small, sandy island just off La Romana.
The Caribbean is warm all year. The driest, most settled weather is from about December to April, while the hurricane season runs from June to November, when lines may change routes. We recommend arriving at least a day before you sail, and we can add flights, transfers and a hotel so the whole trip fits together.
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All-inclusive UK favourite with friendly mid-size ships and Mediterranean strength.
Which line suits you?
| Cruise line | Best for |
|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | Families and value seekers who want a big, modern ship with lots of activities. |
| Marella Cruises | UK couples and families who want an all-inclusive fare and a relaxed British atmosphere. |
Where you can go from La Romana
- Eastern Caribbean
- St Maarten, the British Virgin Islands, St Kitts and Antigua, with plenty of beach days.
- Southern Caribbean
- Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Grenada, mixing French and British islands.
- The ABC islands
- Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, with colourful harbour towns and some of the best snorkelling in the region.
- Catalina Island
- A small, sandy island just off La Romana, often a private-feeling beach day on the first or last day.
Add a Dominican Republic beach stay
The long flight makes a stay before or after the cruise worthwhile. Bayahibe, close to La Romana, has calm beaches and boat trips to Saona Island, while Punta Cana, around an hour away, has some of the Caribbean’s longest white-sand beaches and plenty of all-inclusive resorts.
We can arrange flights, transfers and a hotel so the cruise and the beach stay fit together. Check the FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic before you travel.
FAQ
Cruises from La Romana: your questions answered
Where is La Romana?
La Romana is on the south-east coast of the Dominican Republic, about an hour or so from Punta Cana and two from Santo Domingo. The cruise terminal is close to the town and to the beaches of Bayahibe.
Which cruise lines sail from La Romana?
MSC Cruises and Marella Cruises are the main lines, with occasional sailings by smaller expedition and luxury lines. The live search shows every line sailing from La Romana for your dates.
Where do cruises from La Romana go?
Most explore the Caribbean islands, such as Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, St Kitts, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands and St Maarten, or the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. Many include a beach day at Catalina Island.
Can I combine a La Romana cruise with a beach holiday?
Yes, and it is a popular plan. A few days in Bayahibe or Punta Cana before or after the cruise makes the long flight worthwhile. See our Dominican Republic holidays page for ideas.
When is the best time to cruise from La Romana?
From about December to April, when the weather is driest. Cruises run all year, but the hurricane season from June to November can bring route changes.
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