Highlights
- Specially designed for MSC Opera passengers with guaranteed return
- Discover authentic Dominican culture beyond the tourist areas
- Scenic Chavón River barge ride, swimming & Tarzan rope swing
- Visit a traditional cigar factory and sugar cane plantations
- Small-group safari with Dominican lunch included
Description
This shore excursion has been specially designed for MSC Opera passengers calling at La Romana every Monday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pickup takes place directly at the cruise terminal at 8:00 AM, with a guaranteed return well before your ship departs.
Discover the authentic Dominican Republic on a full-day truck safari combining local culture, nature and breathtaking scenery.
Travel through the Dominican countryside aboard a comfortable safari truck and experience everyday life far from the traditional tourist areas.
Visit a traditional cigar factory and learn about one of the country's best-known crafts before continuing through sugar cane plantations and picturesque rural villages.
Enjoy a typical Dominican lunch in a peaceful countryside setting, where you'll discover local flavors and warm Caribbean hospitality.
The adventure continues with a scenic barge ride along the beautiful Chavón River, famous for its spectacular landscapes and its appearance in several international films.
You'll also have time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the river and, for the more adventurous, try the famous Tarzan rope swing.
Throughout the day, your guide will introduce you to Dominican traditions, local history and rural life, making this excursion much more than simple sightseeing.
With small groups and a carefully planned itinerary, this experience offers a relaxed and authentic alternative to large cruise excursions.
✔ Comfortable safari truck
✔ Traditional cigar factory
✔ Sugar cane plantations
✔ Chavón River barge ride
✔ Swimming and Tarzan rope swing
✔ Traditional Dominican lunch
Return to La Romana Cruise Port in the afternoon with plenty of time before the MSC Opera departs.
Your excursion is carefully planned around your ship's schedule, ensuring a comfortable return to La Romana Cruise Port well before departure.
If your cruise ship cannot dock due to weather conditions, itinerary changes or any other cruise-related circumstances beyond your control, you will receive a full refund for your booking.
Includes
Round-trip transportation from La Romana Cruise Port
Official local guide
Transportation by safari truck
Traditional Dominican lunch
Soft drinks, water, beer and rum
Chavón River barge ride
Swimming stop at the Chavón River
Visit to Higüey
Visit to a traditional cigar factory
Sugar cane plantation
Excludes
Personal expenses
Tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
