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Ports and information on the East Coast of the Dominican Republic – Boca de Yuma to Samana Bay NORTHWARD

General Information

General information on the Dominican Republic, the Dominican people, their culture, their life and their customs.

North Coast

Ports and information on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic – Puerto del Valle to Manzanillo Bay WESTBOUND

Notes from the Author

Notes, anecdotes, advice and much more from Frank Virgintino the creator of the Dominican Republic Cruising Guide

South Coast

Ports and information on the South Coast of the Dominican Republic – Ile a Vache, Haiti to Isla Saona, DR—-EASTWARD

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Entrance Requirements
January 18, 2012 – 1:14 am | No Comment
Entrance Requirements

REMEMBER TO FLY YOUR YELLOW QUARANTINE FLAG
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, AND ALSO YOUR
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC COURTESY FLAG

To enter the Dominican Republic you must arrive at a “Puerto Habilitado”.  This is a port that has Immigration, Coast Guard, …

A THINKING MAN’S GUIDE TO VOYAGES SOUTH~the many facets of Caribbean Cruising
August 19, 2011 – 3:51 pm | 3 Comments
A THINKING MAN’S GUIDE TO VOYAGES SOUTH~the many facets of Caribbean Cruising

 

 
I am pleased to announce the release of this book.  The book covers the various routes from North America to the Caribbean as well as cruising through the Caribbean in “Quadrants”.
You can download it FREE …

THREE COASTS–THREE PERSONALITIES
August 17, 2011 – 4:09 pm | One Comment
THREE COASTS–THREE PERSONALITIES

The DR has three coasts.  North Coast,  East Coast and South Coast.
NORTH COAST

The North Coast has wonderful harbors on the western end (Monticristi and Manzanillo).  However, from Luperon going East, the north coast is …

SAMANA BAY
July 19, 2011 – 6:14 pm | One Comment
SAMANA BAY

My visit to Santa Barbara de Samana this January 2010 left me as impressed as always with how vibrant and colorful this town is.

SAMANA (Santa Barbara)   Lat 19.11. N   Lon  69.19 W
After anchoring a …

DO YOU KNOW—DR FACT SHEET
July 16, 2011 – 8:15 pm | 5 Comments
DO YOU KNOW—DR FACT SHEET

Dominicans have a literacy rate approaching 90%
Dominicans have a very high life expectancy rate at birth; over 70 years.
The Dominican Republic  has THE highest mountain range in the Caribbean, over 10,000 feet and the mountains …

EXCEPTIONAL ANCHORAGES
June 20, 2011 – 9:53 am | One Comment
EXCEPTIONAL ANCHORAGES

There are a great number of reasons to go cruising in a sailboat.  One of them is the natural beauty that we come upon from time to time.  Of course everyone’s definition of the perfect …

MAKING WAY WITH WORDS AND PHRASES
June 16, 2011 – 11:46 am | No Comment
MAKING WAY WITH WORDS AND PHRASES

You do not have to speak Spanish when you are in the Domnican Republic.  Many Dominicans speak English as well as many other languages.
However, if you have a basic grasp of words and phrases, it …

TRADING PLACES—-WINDS THAT CHANGE
May 14, 2011 – 8:35 am | 6 Comments
TRADING PLACES—-WINDS THAT CHANGE

The Dominican Republic is affected by two major wind effects.
The first are the Trade Winds.  They come largely from the East and blow an average of 15 to 20 kts.  During the early part of …

REQUISITOS DE ENTRADA
April 5, 2011 – 8:58 am | No Comment
REQUISITOS DE ENTRADA

Debatiendo  Requisitos de Entrada
RECUERDE IZAR LA BANDERA AMARILLA  AL LLEGAR, ASI COMO EL PABELLON DE CORTESIA DE LA REPUBLIC DOMINICANA.

Para entrar en Republica Dominicana se debe arribar a “puerto habilitado”, es decir, un puerto que …

Entrance Requirements
April 5, 2011 – 8:50 am | 11 Comments
Entrance Requirements

REMEMBER TO FLY YOUR YELLOW QUARANTINE FLAG
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, AND ALSO YOUR
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC COURTESY FLAG

To enter the Dominican Republic you must arrive at a “Puerto Habilitado”.  This is a port that has Immigration, Coast Guard, …