Meet the crew at Samaná Bayport, Samaná Town Marina, or Embat Dock. After a short walk from your cruise ship, board the catamaran and receive a quick safety briefing before departure. Set sail across the beautiful Bay of Samaná toward Los Haitises National Park while enjoying coastal views, fresh sea breeze, and onboard commentary from your guide.

Cruise past the famous Bird Island, home to pelicans, frigatebirds, herons, and other tropical seabirds nesting along the limestone cliffs.

Navigate through the peaceful mangrove channels of San Lorenzo Bay inside Los Haitises National Park, one of the Dominican Republic’s most important protected natural areas.

Step ashore to explore Cueva de la Línea and Cueva del Ferrocarril, featuring ancient Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs dating back hundreds of years before European arrival.

Relax during the scenic crossing to the famous white-sand beaches of Cayo Levantado while enjoying cold drinks onboard. Enjoy an included Dominican-style lunch served at a beachfront restaurant on Cayo Levantado with free time to relax by the turquoise water.

Swim, take photos, walk along the beach, or simply relax under the palm trees before returning to Samaná.

Begin the return journey across Samaná Bay with onboard refreshments and panoramic coastal views. Return to Samaná Town Marina with comfortable buffer time before your ship’s all-aboard deadline. Back-to-ship guarantee included for cruise passengers.