Sans Souci Cruise Terminal
Main homeport and multipurpose terminal on the east bank of the Ozama, for over 5,000 passengers, with baggage handling, a crew lounge and space for buses, taxis and tours.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, sits on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the Ozama River. More about Santo Domingo →
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Where is the Santo Domingo cruise port?
The Port of Santo Domingo lies at the mouth of the Ozama River beside the Colonial City. Don Diego terminal (up to 3,000 passengers) is on Avenida del Puerto, a few minutes' walk from the Colonial City.
Sans Souci terminal (over 5,000 passengers) is the main homeport terminal, with baggage handling and space for buses, taxis and tours. Las Americas International Airport is about 20 minutes away.
Terminal
Getting to the Santo Domingo cruise port
Sans Souci Cruise Terminal → Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
25.4 km · 22–35 min by car
About 25 km via Autopista Las Americas, typically 22–35 minutes.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Pre-booked private transfer
$35–79per vehicle
Varies
Approximate: about US$35 standard or US$79 VIP per vehicle for 1–6 people, 30–40 minutes.
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
Varies
Agree the fare before setting off.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Check with your cruise line which terminal your ship uses. Distances and times are approximate.
Santo Domingo Cruise Terminals
2 terminals
Don Diego Cruise Terminal
Terminal on Avenida del Puerto at the edge of the Colonial City, for up to 3,000 passengers, with North and South wings and a coach park.
Parking at the Santo Domingo cruise port
Official cruise parking is not confirmed and no rates are published; check with your cruise line before driving to the port.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
SANSOUCI port parkingSANSOUCI
Sans Souci Cruise Terminal
Rates not yet published
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Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Zona Colonial
$73–126 / night
Historic centre, walk to Don Diego and the Colonial City sights.
Typical hotel
$73–126 / night
Hotels in the Colonial City, close to Don Diego and across the Ozama from Sans Souci.
Hotels here
- Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
- Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
- Colonial 154 H
Malecon / Gazcue
$114–135 / night
Seafront hotels and casinos west of the Colonial City.
Typical hotel
$114–135 / night
Large seafront hotels on the Malecon.
Hotels here
- Mauad Hotel Santo Domingo
- Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel
- Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Near Las Americas Airport
$134 / night
Late arrivals or early flights.
Typical hotel
$134 / night
Hotels near SDQ and Boca Chica.
Hotels here
- Hampton by Hilton Santo Domingo Airport
- Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto Santo Domingo
- Aparthotel ElSol
Prices are approximate per night in USD, excluding taxes and fees. Cruise guests usually stay in the Colonial City, on the Malecon or near the airport; there are no hotels on the Sans Souci bank.
Eating in Santo Domingo
- Breakfast per person
- DOP 500–1000
- per person
- Casual lunch per person
- DOP 500–3500
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- DOP 1000–3500
- per person
Prices are approximate per-person bands in DOP, mostly in the Colonial City around Calle El Conde, Parque Colon and Plaza de Espana.
Where to eat
Calle El Conde / Parque Colon
Plaza de Espana (by Alcazar)
Calle Hostos / Calle Las Damas
Destination
About Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, sits on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the Ozama River. Its port, run by SANSOUCI, has two cruise terminals: Don Diego, a few minutes' walk from the Colonial City, and the larger Sans Souci, which handles up to 5,000 passengers and serves as a homeport. Costa Fascinosa began homeport operations at Sans Souci in December 2025.
The Colonial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1498, has the first cathedral in the Americas, the Alcazar de Colon and cobbled streets lined with cafes. Los Tres Ojos caves lie on the city's east side, and Las Americas International Airport is about 20 minutes from the port.
- Time zone
- Atlantic Standard Time
- Currency
- DOP
Things to Do in Santo Domingo
Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo's historic Colonial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobbled streets, plazas and early colonial buildings.
Catedral Primada de America
The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor on Parque Colon, dating from the early 16th century.
Alcazar de Colon
The palace built for Diego Colon, Columbus's son, now a museum overlooking the Ozama River.
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Open-air limestone caves with turquoise underground lakes, reached by stairways through the rock.