Norwegian Cruise Line is the new cruise line that will begin operations in the country in July arriving at the port of La Romana.
President Luis Abinader stressed that with this agreement the country can receive about 20,000 tourists each month.
“The Dominican Republic is everyone’s home. And from today, and thanks to this agreement, it will also be the home of more than 5,000 potential tourists who will be able to reach our wonderful shores every Sunday.”
The president said one of the biggest efforts of this government is the development of tourism.
“As you all know, one of the greatest efforts of my Government is oriented towards the development of the tourism industry, its empowerment, sustained growth and the consolidation of the Dominican Republic as one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. “.
The cruise line will resume operations at a reduced capacity of its vessels, two stops in the Caribbean, and as a mother port La Romana, where its first arrival is expected on 15 August.
As part of the biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, passengers and crew will be required to board until October 31, be vaccinated and examined before boarding.
“More than a year after we initially suspended travel, the time has finally come when we can give our loyal guests the news of our great return cruise. And announcing this stop in the Caribbean and homeport in La Romana is a news we celebrate and had time to wait “stressed Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line.
The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, stressed that the month of March meant a growth of 3.4% reaching the entry of the largest number of tourists after the arrival of the pandemic in the country.
The agreements were reached through the Executive Director of the Port Authority, Jean Luis Rodríguez, who stressed the importance for the country that the Norwegian Cruise Line brand uses our port and the Dominican Republic as a logistics center in the goal of turning the country into the Caribbean Hub.
“We are thrilled to be part of this important alliance, the arrival of Norwegian Cruise Line in the Dominican Republic as the first port man in the Caribbean, represents a great opportunity for us; and from the Port Authority we guarantee all the necessary protocols to be the our ports are safe, ”said Jean Luis Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Dominican Port Authority.