Ferry to Santo Domingo (DR) | Vehicle Shipping

March 23rd, 2024 by axelflodin

if you're planning on sleeping in the chairs (no room booked) then take a pillow with you or optimally bring an inflatable mattress to sleep on the floor. the chairs themselves are not made for sleep. AC can also be high so bring something warm

another tip for the budget travellers is to bring water and food with you. prices on some things are obscene, the most ridiculous example being a small bottle of water going for 3US$. There are no water fountains and water from the tap is apparently not recommended (I do wonder if that is just a policy they say to sell water, I didn't risk it though).

March 22nd, 2024 by axelflodin

This is the terminal of Ferries del Caribe that goes to the Dominican Republic three times a week. 120$ per person with additional costs for a bed/room, meals and vehicles. bicycles can be brought on for 20$ and gets a non specific spot in one of the three huge garage floors. I could lead my bicycle all the way to this spot and didn't need to go through my bags at check in. The process to bring it on is very easy and you can pay for the bicycle in advance(but not directly at their website) or at check in. They advertise to check in between 1-4pm for people without vehicles and you can easily come 3:45pm as there's no stress throughout the process as long as you've paid for everything already and no information needs to be changed on the papers (if you're unsure then coming early is definitely recommended).

The ferry is in many ways a toned down Caribbean cruise (or a typical long haul ferry if you've done that). you'll have live music, a bar, gaming zone, a a la carte and a buffet restaurant and plenty of places to sit down.

I haven't found any WiFi yet.