Port of Santo Domingo

The Port of Santo Domingo is nestled in a privileged geographic location at the mouth of the marine entrance to the City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic’s location at the center of the Caribbean is very well suited for flexible itinerary planning as well as for easy transfers and accommodations due to excellent road and airport infrastructure within the Santo Domingo region. The port is well suited for both: turnaround and transit visits.

Overview

The Port of Santo Domingo is being totally renovated as part of a major redevelopment project aimed at integrating the port area and Santo Domingo’s Colonial City to create an attractive destination for cruise, yacht and high-end tourism.

The project, supported by legislation approved in 2005, is being developed by a private consortium and includes the construction of new infrastructure: the rehabilitation of the two current terminals, major dredging works in the approach channel and turning basin, a new sports marina and a convert|122|acre|km2|sing=on real estate development.

The port’s rehabilitation started in early 2006, and includes the Don Diego Terminal refurbishment (completed in December 2006) and the building of a new Sans Soucí Terminal (completion in early may 2008).

Port Information

Location: Latitude N18°28.15’ Longitude W69°52.5’Local time: GMT – 4 Weather/Climate/Prevailing Winds: From May 15 until September 15. Climate: mostly sunny, tropical. Hurricane season runs from June to November Prevailing winds: direction ENE-ESE. Average temperature range: 28C-30C.

Don Diego Terminal

The Don Diego Terminal boast a contemporary, functional design, styled to take advantage of natural light and the terminal’s easy access to the Colonial City.

The terminal has two cruise reception areas, the North and South wings and meets all necessary requirements for the complete comfort of its guests.

The North Wing, has 435 Mt2 (4,682 Ft2), which is used mostly as a transit reception area. Its most interesting feature is the large marine stained glass facade. The terminal also has a entrance hall with a stand for information, access to an international and local telecommunications center (phone and internet), currency exchange and restrooms.

The South Wing, which can double as a transit and a homeport terminal has an ample 820 Mt2 (8,611 Ft2) hall which includes modular duty-free stores, check-in facilities and pier access.

The terminal has parking facilities for visitors and a specially designated parking spaces for tourism company buses, which can easily coordinate the exits and arrivals of their cruises clients.

An integral lighting system that includes all the outside and perimeter area of Don Diego Terminal, for greater security and nocturnal visibility to visitors; the pier’s perimeter is completely surrounded by an interlocked fence and has a safe circulation area with restricted access. The terminal also has a security surveillance CCTV systems as well as specialized port security personnel.

Don Diego Terminal has ISPS Certification.

'The Don Diego Pier specifications are:

*Length of Pier: 400 Meters / 1296 Feet
*Height of Pier AWL: 2.16 Meters / 7 Feet
*Apron Width: 10 Meters / 32 Feet
*Fenders: Panel Fenders - convert|7|ft|m high
*Distance Between Bollards: 12 Meters / 38 Feet
*Strength of Bollards: 100 Tons pull
*Depth of Water at Low Tide: 9.7 Meters / 31.4 Feet
*Turning Basin Max Length: 370 Meters / 1200 Feet
*Max LOA Allowed: 360 Meters / 1166 Feet
*Availability of Gangway: No
*Distance from pier to City: 0.1 Miles

ans Souci Terminal

The new Sans Soucí terminal, slated for completion in early May 2008, will be a state-of-the-art homeport terminal, combining the essential in design, flexibility in the spaces and illumination; respectful architectonic relation with the Colonial City. The terminal will be able to handle near 3,800 passengers plus crew and able to accommodate today’s largest ships (eagle-class or equivalent).

The terminal will have the following facilities: a ground level for baggage handling and disembarking; a 3,200 Mt2 (34,445 Ft2) Mezzanine level which will accommodate immigration, Duty Free Stores, Internet Center, information stand, bathrooms and other facilities as planned; allowing passengers a view to Sans Soucí’s ground level, as well, a view to the river, sea, and Colonial City. The second floor will be an open 1,200 Mt2 area which will be an ample footbridge that crosses all the structure, and will house the gangway for ship access (embarkation/disembarkation).

The terminal will also offer other facilities: ample areas for loading and unloading of baggage and containers, accessible parking lots for visitors and tour operator’s vehicles, a complete security system: CCTV, x-ray detectors and fire-detection.

The Sans Souci Pier specifications are:
*Length of Pier: 250 Meters / 810 Feet
*Height of Pier AWL: 2.16 Meters / 7 Feet
*Apron Width: 30 Meters / 97.2 Feet
*Fenders: Foam Filled Hanging Fenders - convert|5|ft|m Diameter
*Distance Between Bollards: 5 Meters / 16 Feet
*Strength of Bollards: 100 Tons / 2 - 150 Tons
*Depth of Water at Low Tide: 9.7 Meters / 31.4 Feet
*Turning Basin Max Length: 370 Meters / 1200 Feet
*Max LOA Allowed: 360 Meters / 1166 Feet
*Availability of Gangway: Yes, team Pax Gangway to 3rd Floor of Terminal
*Distance from pier to City: 1 Mile