Casa de Campo (Marina)
Casa de Campo is a magnificent estate with marina, golf courses, polo fields, beaches, shops and restaurants.
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There is a complete Guide to the Dominican Republic that is free and can be downloaded at
www.noonsite.com or at SSCA to its members. The guide is covers the entire island and is available in English, Spanish or French.
Frank [ Raffles Light ] 25-Feb-2009General reports of high entry fees in some ports with several officials onboard with their hands out for "propinas".
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 25-Feb-2009
You can now find the Dominican Republic Cruising Guide on its own official site!
http://dominicanrepubliccruisingguide.com/
New rules and regulations for Arrival and Departure makes is less expensive and easier to deal with the authorities. They still want "propina" but the real cost for a check in is 10 US p/p for a tourist card and 10 US for the boat.
Safe sailing!
Lisa and Tony [ Focus II ] 25-Feb-2009
Puerto Plata
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 31-Dec-1969
Boca Chica (Marina)
Close to capital city of Santo Domingo and minutes from the airport.
Nice beaches and lively nightlife.
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 25-Feb-2009Boca Chica Marina Zar Par
Inside Andres Bay, behind La Piedra Island, is a Marina called Zar-Par, all services for cruisers are available. Docks, electricity, water, laundry, local food, free wifi, and more.
Lisa y Tony [ Focus II ] 25-Feb-2009
Salinas (Anchorage)
Good holding in front of Hotel Salinas.
Dinghy dock at the hotel +1 809 310 8141
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 25-Feb-2009
Rio Dulce (Anchorage)
Luperon (Anchorage)
Good hurricane hole with a sailing community and a regular cruising stop.
Watch out for fishing nets on entry.
Port of entry. If they don't come to the boat after waiting a while, go to the naval outpost on the hill.
| Comandante |
$20.00/boat |
| Immigration: Tourist card : Captain |
$52.50 (2 weeks) |
| Each crew |
$10.00 (2 weeks) |
| Port Authority entry |
$10.00 |
| departure |
$15.00/month |
Shops, markets, hardware stores, discos, hospital, police, dentists.
More info from noonsite.com
http://www.thornlesspath.com/luperon.htm
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 11-Apr-2009
Cumayasa River (Anchorage)
Highly recommended as "a trip back in time".
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 25-Feb-2009
Puntacana Marina (Marina)
http://www.puntacana.com/Howard and Jayne [ Just Imagine ] 04-May-2009
Port Morgan(Haiti) (Anchorage)
Named after the famous buccaneer Sir Henri Morgan
www.port-morgan.com
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1025359-d1023321-r78038144-Port_Morgan-Ile_a_Vache_Haiti.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 25-Feb-2009
Cabo Rojo (Anchorage)
Santo Domingo
Bayahibe (Anchorage)
Isla Saona (Anchorage)
La Caleta (Anchorage)
Isla Beata (Anchorage)
Barahona (Anchorage)