Norwegian Cruise Line is the new cruise line to begin operations in the country in July, arriving at the port of La Romana.
President Luis Abinader emphasized that with this agreement the country can receive about 20,000 tourists per month.
“The Dominican Republic is everyone’s home. And from today, and thanks to this agreement, it will also be home to the more than 5,000 potential tourists who will be able to reach our beautiful shores every Sunday.
The president said one of this government’s greatest efforts is to develop tourism.
“As you all know, one of my government’s greatest efforts is towards the development of the tourism industry, its empowerment, continued growth and the consolidation of the Dominican Republic as one of the top tourist destinations in the world.”
The cruise line will resume operations with a reduced capacity of its ships, two stopovers in the Caribbean, and as its parent port La Romana, where its first arrival is expected on August 15.
As part of the biosafety measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, passengers and crew are required with a boarding date up to October 31, are vaccinated and screened before boarding.
“More than a year after initially suspending the trip, it is finally time to bring our loyal guests the news of our amazing cruise return. And announcing this stop in the Caribbean and the HomePort in La Romana is news that we are celebrating and have been waiting a long time for, ”emphasized Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line.
Tourism Minister David Collado stressed that the month of March represented a growth of 3.4%, bringing in the largest number of tourists after the pandemic arrived in the country.
The agreements were made through the intervention of the Port Authority’s Executive Director, Jean Luis Rodríguez, who emphasized the importance for the country that the Norwegian Cruise Line brand uses our port and the Dominican Republic as a logistics center with a view to the conversion of the harbor. land in the Caribbean Hub.
“We are delighted to be part of this important alliance. The arrival of Norwegian Cruise Line to the Dominican Republic as the first port of call in the Caribbean is a great opportunity for us; and from the port authority, we guarantee all the necessary protocols to be our safe havens, ”said Jean Luis Rodríguez, Executive Director of the Dominican Port Authority.