Dominican Republic to expand cruise tourism with new port
Dominican Republic to expand cruise tourism with new port Aerial view of the "Los Patos" beach, Barahona, in Dominican Republic on May 16, 2024. The Dominican Republic, one of the Caribbean's top tourist destinations which holds elections next May 19, is reluctant to be dragged into the chaos and violence that plagues neighbouring Haiti. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP) (Photo by FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images) A top Caribbean nation is expanding its cruise tourism sector with the development of a brand-new cruise port in Barahona, located on the country’s scenic southwest coast. This investment by the Dominican Republic aims to boost tourism in the lesser-visited region while enhancing the country’s growing reputation as a premier Caribbean cruise destination. Dominican Republic’s Cruise Boom Continues The Dominican Republic has seen record-breaking growth in cruise tourism, with passenger arrivals skyrocketing from 1.5 million in 2023 to over 2.6 million in [...]












