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Dominican Republic
Itinerary : Orlando, Puerto Plata, San Juan
Norwegian Prima
4 d
Inside Stateroom
Orlando
11/12/2026
from
708 $CA
The Dominican Republic is often equated with Santo Domingo , its capital, and for good reason: the city is home to most of the island's major infrastructure. This contrasting city, beaten by the waves, attracts tourists above all for the 300 or so monuments over five hundred years old that it houses in its Zona Colonial. Strolling along the cobbled streets of this district, you'll come across some of the oldest buildings in the New World. The Convento de la Orden de los Prédicadores and the ruins of the Fuerte de Santa Barbara, the oldest fort in the Caribbean, are all must-sees in Santo Domingo.
After Santo Domingo, continue your discovery of the Dominican Republic with a stopover in Cabarete, a seaside resort located in the heart of a bay with shallow waters often swept by regular, strong winds. If you love windsurfing, Cabarete is the ideal place to indulge your passion. Lovers of swimming and lounging should head for the Costa del Coco. Here, no villages or towns interrupt the long stretches of sand, allowing you to enjoy the pleasures of the water to the full. When the sun goes down, the beach becomes an entertainment mecca, where the music goes on until the end of the night. At Bahia de Samaná, humpback whales are king. Many of these large cetaceans come to the calm waters of this northern bay to mate. Between the impressive jet of water that the male whales propel out of the water to impress their partners and the aerial leaps of the females and calves, you won't know where to turn. The 1500-metre-high Valle del Tetero is the perfect place to combine a walk in the heart of nature with a voyage of discovery. As you stroll through the lush vegetation, you'll come across rock carvings dating back to pre-Columbian times. You'll also come across rivers ideal for canyoning.
The Dominican Republic enjoys a mild climate all year round, but it's best to wait until the end of the rainy season before visiting the island. The ideal time to stay in the Dominican Republic depends on which part of the country you wish to visit. To make the most of the scenery and beaches in the north of the country, plan your trip between June and September. If you plan to stay in the south of the country, the period from November to April is more appropriate. October is the best time to visit Santo Domingo.
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