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To get the best experience of the Dominican Republic, book one of our friendly local tour guides for a personalised private shore excursion from either Don Diego Cruise Terminal or Sans Souci Cruise Terminal in Santo Domingo. Your guide will meet you at the port and make the most of your time ashore.
Explore famous sights, local culture and hidden gems at your own pace. Whether you want to discover the historic Colonial Zone or enjoy experiences beyond the usual tourist route, your Guides4me guide will make it happen.
Bless
Bless is LGBT friendly and speaks English and Spanish.
A warm and enthusiastic local guide with a genuine passion for sharing the real spirit of the Dominican Republic. With a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Diploma in Export-Import and International Business, he brings knowledge, confidence and excellent communication to every tour. Before spending time in the USA, he successfully ran his own private tour company for four years. Now back home, he also runs a premium cigar business and enjoys guiding visitors whenever he can.
What Bless enjoys most is meeting people from around the world and helping them experience the Dominican Republic in a more personal way. He loves introducing guests to local culture, beautiful scenery, authentic food, great coffee and places they may never discover on their own. Whether you want to explore beaches, colourful towns, local communities, cigar culture or hidden gems, Bless will make you feel welcome and create a memorable experience that feels less like a tour and more like discovering the island with a local friend.
Total cost for the guide services of Bless for one day (8 hours) = a booking fee of USD 39 by Paypal or major debit / credit cards, bank transfer or Crypto Currency PLUS USD 125 in cash to Bless after his services. Total approx. 164 US dollars.
This excludes any transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
“Bless is very friendly, educated and a fun guy, we had a great day, he made Santo Domingo special for us, we wish we could have stayed longer.” – Brad & Jules, Canada
Our other destinations in The Dominican Republic are La Romana, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana and Samana.
Santo Domingo Cruise Terminals
Santo Domingo has two cruise terminals at the Port of Santo Domingo, on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic at the mouth of the Ozama River. The terminals are Don Diego and Sans Souci.
Don Diego Cruise Terminal is beside Santo Domingo’s historic Colonial Zone. It is within easy walking distance of the city’s most famous landmarks, cobbled streets and historic squares. Sans Souci Cruise Terminal is across the river, around 2 km from the Colonial Zone. It is usually just a short drive away. Sans Souci is the main terminal for many larger cruise ships and turnaround cruises.
Cruise lines that include Santo Domingo on selected Caribbean itineraries include Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, TUI Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Crystal and Ambassador Cruise Line. Cruise schedules can change by season, so guests should always confirm their exact docking terminal before arrival.
Private Shore Excursions from Santo Domingo
A private shore excursion from Don Diego or Sans Souci Cruise Terminal gives you far more freedom than a large cruise-line group tour. Your friendly local Guides4me guide can meet you at the terminal and create an itinerary around your interests, available time and preferred pace.
Explore the Colonial Zone, discover Dominican history, sample local food or visit attractions beyond the city centre. With a private guide, you can avoid waiting for large groups, spend longer at the places you enjoy and return to the ship on time with wonderful memories of the Dominican Republic.
Highlights of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo was established by the Spanish in 1492. The colony was a military stronghold of the Spanish Empire for over a century. Successfully defending against British, Dutch, and French until the 17th century.
Nowadays, Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean island. Just a 2 hour flight from Miami. Or less than four hour flight from New York.
It is known for its warm and hospitable people. Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature and rich culture.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in the north and the Caribbean Sea in the south, this tropical island paradise boasts nearly 1,609 km of coastline. And not forgetting over 402 km of some of the best beaches in the world.
There are so many different things you can do. You can dance to the pulse of the merengue. Explore ancient relics of centuries past, delight in delicious Dominican food. In addition to this, you can enjoy ecotourism adventures in magnificent national parks, mountain ranges and rivers.
Most beaches here are stunning. However, the best ones are not so close to Santo Domingo. Head to Boca Chica or Juan Dolio. Both beaches have pearly white sands and crystal clear water. Just what you expect to see in the Caribbean.
Whatever you choose to do in Santo Domingo, it will be a unique and memorable experience of a lifetime, with a Guides4me guide, who will look after you and by the end of the trip you’ve made a best friend.
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