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Ferries and Boats in the Dominican Republic

Ferry service provides limited service to areas in the Dominican Republic

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While many will choose to fly and drive throughout the Caribbean, some will find it more convenient to take a ferry or boat to get from island to island, or to expedite their travel around a particular island.

Boat and ferry service within the Dominican Republic is limited, however visitors in Samaná or Sabana del Mar will be happy to know that a daily ferry service runs between the two locations. Those looking to explore national parks and islands off of the coast of the Dominican Republic will be able to secure boat and ferry service to locations such as Saona Island, off the southeastern coast of the island, for $40(USD) to $100(USD). 

International travel also became available in June of 2011 between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico aboard Caribbean Fantasy.  This trip will last approximately eight to 12 hours, and cost $148(USD).

Ferries and boats, while certainly not the most popular form of travel in the Dominican Republic, and rarely formally arranged, are available to those who need their services in certain areas.

 

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