8.5 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Samana for around 8.5 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Samana

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When to Visit Samana

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
229,543 estimated passengers across 80 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Spring Season
Mar – May
150,193 estimated passengers across 38 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
38,000 estimated passengers across 5 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
68,532 estimated passengers across 23 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Samana

12 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

AIDA Cruises Cruises (108) TUI Cruises Cruises (49) Royal Caribbean Cruises (40) Costa Cruises Cruises (22) Crystal Cruises Cruises (22) MSC Cruises Cruises (16) MSC Explora Journeys Cruises (14) Virgin Voyages Cruises (10) Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises (8) Celebrity Cruises Cruises (6) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (6) Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Cruises (5)

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Next scheduled visits to Samana

Tue 3 Nov
Crystal Symphony
Crystal Cruises Cruises
08:00 – 18:00
Thu 5 Nov
Mein Schiff 1
TUI Cruises Cruises
08:00 – 18:00
Fri 13 Nov
AIDAdiva
AIDA Cruises Cruises
08:00 – 18:00
Sun 15 Nov
Artania
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
09:00 – 19:00
Mon 16 Nov
Mein Schiff 5
TUI Cruises Cruises
07:00 – 18:00
Fri 20 Nov
AIDAdiva
AIDA Cruises Cruises
11:00 – 18:00
Tue 24 Nov
MSC Opera
MSC Cruises Cruises
12:00 – 20:00

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