The Dominican Republic’s cruise sector is experiencing a major boom, with over 100 ships scheduled to dock in February 2026, according to the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom).
Major cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and MSC are driving this surge, with Puerto Plata, leading, followed by La Romana, and Samaná, supported by new ports such as Cabo Rojo, and the popularity of Taino Bay, which have significantly increased passenger numbers, reaffirming the strategic role of the northern zone as the main gateway for maritime tourism to the country.
This high - impact February 2026 for the Dominican cruise sector with the arrival of numerous vessels at various ports and anchorages across the country, is a clear signal for the consolidation of the Dominican Republic position as one of the most solid and competitive destination in the Caribbean, confirming the brilliant results in terms of inbound tourism achieved in 2025 with over 11.6 million total visitors.
In February, ships from the world’s leading cruise lines, including Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Costa, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages, will arrive, bringing tens of thousand of visitors who will directly impact the economy, commerce, guided visits, excursions, and related tourist services.
Apordom’ CEO Jean Luis Rodríguez highlighted the economic and social impact of the ships that chooce the Dominican Republic as a cruise destination, stating that the country has demonstrated that it has modern ports, security, connectivity, and a diverse tourism offering. The sustained growth in cruise ship arrivals confirms the confidence of major shipping companies and the country’s positioning as a regional leader.
The busiest days started on February 3rd and 24th will be another day with relevant tourist flows, when up to five or six cruise cruise ships may arrive on the same day at the Dominican ports.
Puerto Plata will concentrate the most significant number of vessels, with parallel arrivals at Amber Cove and Taino Bay, serving together as the primary hub, while other cruise ships will dock simultaneously in Cabo Rojo La Romana, and Samaná, causing a high flow of visitors in different parts of the country generating a significant impact on local tourism activity.
February is part of the peak cruise cruise in the Caribbean, which traditionally runs from November to April, coinciding with winter in Europe and North America.
The February 2026 schedule confirms that the Dominican Republic remains a vert trendy and preferred destination for shipping companies and cruise passengers, and with this major boom the country’s goal is to become a leading cruise hub in the region.
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