Dominican Republic Cruise Comparison
247 upcoming sailings from 18 cruise lines
Dominican Republic cruise port photos
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At a glance: Dominican Republic cruises on Waterways Cruise: 247 upcoming sailings from 18 cruise lines (18 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $149 per person (MSC Cruises) to $17,798 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). MSC Cruises lists the most sailings (43). 6 sailings start and 9 end in the Dominican Republic.
Which cruise lines sail to Dominican Republic, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 18 lines with upcoming Dominican Republic sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Dominican Republic cruise?
A sailing counts as a Dominican Republic cruise if it will call at least once at a Dominican Republic ship port. That covers ocean sailings, whether the Dominican Republic is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 247 upcoming sailings, 6 start in the Dominican Republic, 9 end in the Dominican Republic and 2 begin and end there. The other 234 (95%) visit the Dominican Republic as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside United States, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and other countries. Ocean sailings call at Puerto Plata, La Romana, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Samaná and Punta Cana.
- Dominican Republic cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Dominican Republic ship port.
- Starts in the Dominican Republic
- The first stop is a Dominican Republic ship port: 6 sailings.
- Ends in the Dominican Republic
- The last stop is a Dominican Republic ship port: 9 sailings, 2 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Dominican Republic is a port of call on a longer route: 234 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Dominican Republic (18)
18 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Dominican Republic: 247 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly United States, Bahamas and Puerto Rico. The busiest ship ports are Puerto Plata, La Romana, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, Samaná and Punta Cana.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Three ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Dominican Republic, with 17 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (9). Starting fares begin at $6,200 per person with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 9 | $17,798 | 10–17 nights (typically 10) | 4 · Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Prestige and Seven Seas Splendor |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 6 | $6,200 | 6–7 nights (typically 7) | 2 · Ritz-Carlton Evrima and Ritz-Carlton Ilma |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 2 | $14,119 | 7 nights | 2 · SeaDream I and SeaDream II |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury ocean lines sail to Dominican Republic, with 40 upcoming sailings between them. MSC Explora Journeys has the most (19). Starting fares begin at $2,520 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Explora Journeys | 19 | $4,020 | 8–16 nights (typically 16) | 4 · MSC Explora 1, MSC Explora 2, MSC Explora 3 and MSC Explora 4 |
| Oceania Cruises | 17 | $2,520 | 11–31 nights (typically 11) | 6 · Oceania Allura, Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, Oceania Sirena, Oceania Sonata and Oceania Vista |
| Ponant Cruises | 4 | $5,360 | 7 nights | 1 · Le Champlain |
Premium ocean cruise lines (4)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Four premium ocean lines sail to Dominican Republic, with 27 upcoming sailings between them. Crystal Cruises has the most (17). Starting fares begin at $1,980 per person with Crystal Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Cruises | 17 | $1,980 | 8–23 nights (typically 14) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Windstar Cruises | 4 | $2,416 | 7–21 nights (typically 14) | 1 · Star Pride |
| Azamara Cruises | 4 | $2,789 | 9–28 nights (typically 9) | 1 · Azamara Quest |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 2 | On request | 14–18 nights (typically 14) | 1 · ms Europa 2 |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (8)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Eight contemporary ocean lines sail to Dominican Republic, with 163 upcoming sailings between them. MSC Cruises has the most (43). Starting fares begin at $149 per person with MSC Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 43 | $149 | 6–17 nights (typically 14) | 9 · MSC Grandiosa, MSC Magnifica, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Opera, MSC Poesia, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaside, MSC World America and MSC World Atlantic |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 40 | $419 | 5–12 nights (typically 9) | 17 · Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Aura, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Viva |
| Princess Cruises | 29 | $444 | 6–14 nights (typically 6) | 9 · Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Emerald Princess, Enchanted Princess, Island Princess, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Star Princess and Sun Princess |
| Holland America | 23 | $629 | 7–21 nights (typically 14) | 5 · ms Eurodam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Nieuw Statendam, ms Rotterdam and ms Zuiderdam |
| Royal Caribbean | 15 | $675 | 7–11 nights (typically 9) | 10 · Allure Of The Seas, Freedom Of The Seas, Independence Of The Seas, Jewel Of The Seas, Legend Of The Seas, Oasis Of The Seas, Odyssey Of The Seas, Serenade Of The Seas, Symphony Of The Seas and Vision Of The Seas |
| Celebrity Cruises | 8 | $462 | 6–8 nights (typically 7) | 5 · Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Xcel |
| Virgin Voyages | 4 | $1,090 | 5–8 nights (typically 5) | 3 · Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady |
| Cunard | 1 | $3,369 | 34 nights | 1 · Queen Mary 2 |
Dominican Republic cruise ports
Every Dominican Republic ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (6)
See them all in the Dominican Republic cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Dominican Republic cruises page.
How to choose a Dominican Republic cruise line
- Most listed sailings: MSC Cruises lists the most upcoming Dominican Republic sailings (43).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Cruises, from $149 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 3 lines, 17 sailings, from $6,200. Luxury lines: 3 lines, 40 sailings, from $2,520. Premium lines: 4 lines, 27 sailings, from $1,980. Contemporary lines: 8 lines, 163 sailings, from $149.
- Kind of cruise: Dominican Republic sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Dominican Republic as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Dominican Republic on the Dominican Republic cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Dominican Republic cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Dominican Republic ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in the Dominican Republic when its first or last stop is a Dominican Republic ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Dominican Republic sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 247 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Dominican Republic cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Dominican Republic?
18 cruise lines have upcoming Dominican Republic sailings on Waterways Cruise: 18 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. MSC Cruises lists the most sailings (43).
How much does a Dominican Republic cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $149 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Dominican Republic?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and SeaDream Yacht Club. Luxury ocean lines: MSC Explora Journeys, Oceania Cruises and Ponant Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Dominican Republic?
Yes. 6 of 247 upcoming sailings start in the Dominican Republic and 9 end there; 2 do both. The other 234 (95%) visit the Dominican Republic as a port of call on a longer route.
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Dominican Republic cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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