where is samana bay? why samana? geographic location: situated on the eastern and southern caribbean...

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

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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