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Samaná Shore Excursion Los Haitises Bacardi Island

Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island)

  • 7 hours
  • 3 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Explore Los Haitises National Park and Bacardi Island on a full-day shore excursion designed for cruise passengers visiting Samaná. Meet the Boat Trips Club crew just minutes from your ship at Samaná Bayport, Town Marina, or Embat Dock. Cruise across the Bay of Samaná to discover limestone islands, mangrove forests, bird sanctuaries, and ancient Taíno caves inside Los Haitises National Park. Visit Cueva de la Línea and Cueva del Ferrocarril to see preserved Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs. Continue to Cayo Levantado, also known as Bacardi Island, where you’ll enjoy an included beachside lunch and free time to relax on the white-sand beach. This cruise shore excursion includes pier pickup and a Back-to-Ship Guarantee for peace of mind. Highlights: • Explore Los Haitises National Park • Visit ancient Taíno caves and mangroves • Beachside lunch at Bacardi Island • Cruise pier pickup included • Back-to-Ship Guarantee for cruise passengers

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional captain and bilingual crew
  • Coconut snacks onboard
  • Cruise pier pickup from Samaná Bayport, Town Marina, or Embat Dock
  • Visit to Taíno caves with ancient pictographs and petroglyphs
  • Back-to-Ship Guarantee for cruise passengers
  • Life jackets and safety equipment
  • Marine insurance coverage
  • Bottled water and soft drinks onboard
  • Beachside lunch at Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island)
  • Guided visit to Los Haitises National Park
  • Round-trip catamaran transportation across Samaná Bay

What's not

  • Los Haitises National Park entrance fee ($2 USD per person, payable at the park)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

  1. Meet the crew at Samaná Bayport, Samaná Town Marina, or Embat Dock. After a short walk from your cruise ship, board the catamaran and receive a quick safety briefing before departure. Set sail across the beautiful Bay of Samaná toward Los Haitises National Park while enjoying coastal views, fresh sea breeze, and onboard commentary from your guide.

    30 minAdmission included

  2. Cruise past the famous Bird Island, home to pelicans, frigatebirds, herons, and other tropical seabirds nesting along the limestone cliffs.

    1 h

  3. Navigate through the peaceful mangrove channels of San Lorenzo Bay inside Los Haitises National Park, one of the Dominican Republic’s most important protected natural areas.

    30 minAdmission included

  4. Step ashore to explore Cueva de la Línea and Cueva del Ferrocarril, featuring ancient Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs dating back hundreds of years before European arrival.

    45 minAdmission included

  5. Relax during the scenic crossing to the famous white-sand beaches of Cayo Levantado while enjoying cold drinks onboard. Enjoy an included Dominican-style lunch served at a beachfront restaurant on Cayo Levantado with free time to relax by the turquoise water.

    2 h

  6. Swim, take photos, walk along the beach, or simply relax under the palm trees before returning to Samaná.

    1 h

  7. Begin the return journey across Samaná Bay with onboard refreshments and panoramic coastal views. Return to Samaná Town Marina with comfortable buffer time before your ship’s all-aboard deadline. Back-to-ship guarantee included for cruise passengers.

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Please arrive at Moto Marina - Boat Tours in Samana at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in and boarding. Our crew will meet guests directly at the marina entrance and assist with boarding procedures. Look for the white whale watching catamaran.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 80 travellers
Operated by
Boat Trips Club
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Dominican Republic, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 152 day trips we list in Dominican Republic, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.

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