La Romana cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
La Romana, Dominican Republic (Eastern Caribbean). The terminal sits at the mouth of the Chavon river. Saona is the classic trip and also the one most likely to run late.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | – | $77 | 3/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | – | – | $130 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | $85 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | – | $20 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | – | – | $119 | 3/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | – | $125 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | – | – | $75 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for La Romana were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in La Romana NCL in La Romana MSC in La Romana
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Altos de Chavon | 7.5 km | ~20 min by road |
| Bayahibe | 13.6 km | ~35 min by road |
| Saona Island | 37.3 km | ~85 min by road |
| Catalina Island | 8.9 km | ~25 min by road |
Distances are measured from La Romana Cruise Terminal. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Beach break / beach club: Saona Island days combine a road transfer and a long boat ride.
- Catamaran / sail & snorkel: Saona catamaran days run 7 hours or more.