Samaná Shore Excursion Los Haitises Bacardi Island

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup available from Samaná cruise piers only:
• Samaná Bayport (SeaWalk)
• Samaná Town Marina
• Embat Dock

Boat Trips Club crew will meet guests near the cruise pier within 4–8 minutes walking distance and guide them to the catamaran boarding area.

Please provide your cruise ship name when booking.

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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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 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 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Samana Bay

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Los Haitises National Park

    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 minutes • Admission ticket 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 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Cayo Levantado

    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 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 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 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Boat Trips Club

Tags

Day Cruises
Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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