where is samana bay? why samana? geographic location: situated on the eastern and southern caribbean...
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Samana Bay Dominican Republic
Seatrade Cruise ConventionMarch 13, 2008
Where is Samana Bay?
Why Samana?Geographic location: Situated on the Eastern and Southern Caribbean routes One day sailing from Miami and overnight from Grand Turk, San Juan,
Virgin Islands. 7 and 9 day itineraries from New York. Easy to fit into existing or new itineraries, ie central Caibbean routes. Represents fuel savings
Unique shore excursions: Off the beaten path experiences, unique in the area.Whale watching, Los Haitises National Park, 500 meter high mountain
range, lush tropical beaches.Both land and water based activities are close to the ship.
Why Samana?Deep Water and sheltered bayProvides good protection for tender operations.We have handled up to two 2,500 pax ships
Infrastructure and investments:New international airportNew road connecting Samana with Santo DomingoMarinas, hotels and luxury apartments complexesNew investments in public works (roads, watrer
treatment plants)
Our approach…..Make the community aware of the benefits of cruise
tourism.Integrate the community and cruise lines in the
organization process.Education and ongoing training. (FCCA, ISPS Seminars,
Trips to STM)Work closely with local government and authorities.Work closely with the local private sector (restaurants,
shops, tour operators).Local community needs to feel the benefits.
Our approach….Need support from the central government.Listen to cruise lines.Create positive experiences for independent and guests
on tour.Develop new and unique new experiences for guests.Sell your destination’s unique offerings.
Educational Trip to St. Martin2004
Taxi Driver Seminars
Haitises National Park
Cayo Levantado
El Limon Waterfall
Town of Samana
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Samana BayPassenger Volumes
2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/20090
50,000
100,000
150,000
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250,000
39,100
94,000
192,200
230,000
Cruise Lines Calling Samana Bay
MSC Cruises Norwegian Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean Azamara CruisesRegent Seven SeasCelebrity Cruises
Oceania CruisesP&O CruisesPrincessHolland AmericaHappag Lloyd SeabournSea Dream Yatch Club