What different cabin options are available?

There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $1,989/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $934/night on average.

What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along the Dominican Republic?

There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to the Dominican Republic, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Miami, Florida, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Samana, Dominican Republic, Bimini, Bahamas, Miami, Florida.

Dominican Republic Cruises: Find the Best Cruises to the Dominican Republic in 2026

6 Day Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Magic

2026-12-12 - 2026-12-18

6 nights

Miami, Florida - Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas - At sea - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos - At sea - Miami, Florida

$79/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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8 Day Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Sunshine

2027-02-06 - 2027-02-14

8 nights

Norfolk, Virginia - At sea - At sea - Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic - At sea - At sea - Norfolk, Virginia

$113/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Caribbean Cruise

MSC Opera

2027-04-12 - 2027-04-15

3 nights

La Romana, Dominican Republic - At sea - At sea - Bridgetown, Barbados

$179/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Caribbean Cruise

MSC Opera

2027-04-12 - 2027-04-16

4 nights

La Romana, Dominican Republic - At sea - At sea - Bridgetown, Barbados - Fort-de-France, Martinique

$239/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Day Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Firenze

2027-11-14 - 2027-11-19

5 nights

Port Canaveral, Florida - At sea - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos - At sea - Port Canaveral, Florida

$240/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Day Eastern Caribbean

Mardi Gras

2026-09-26 - 2026-10-03

7 nights

Port Canaveral, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas - At sea - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic - At sea - Celebration Key, Bahamas - Port Canaveral, Florida

$249/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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13 Night Repo

Norwegian Star

2026-04-13 - 2026-04-26

13 nights

Tampa, Florida - Key West, Florida - At sea - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - Lisbon, Portugal

$299/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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6 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Meraviglia

2027-01-24 - 2027-01-30

6 nights

Miami, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - Ocean Cay, Bahamas - At sea - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - At sea - Miami, Florida

$315/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Eastern Caribbean

Norwegian Pearl

2026-04-07 - 2026-04-11

4 nights

Miami, Florida - At sea - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - At sea - Miami, Florida

$319/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Grand Turk & Puerto Plata

Celebrity Summit

2028-04-13 - 2028-04-18

5 nights

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida - At sea - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - At sea - Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

$333/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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8 Day Southern Caribbean

Carnival Horizon

2027-01-30 - 2027-02-07

8 nights

Miami, Florida - At sea - At sea - Port of Oranjestad, Aruba, Caribbean - Curacao, Caribbean - At sea - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic - At sea - Miami, Florida

$339/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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6 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Adventure of the Seas

2026-11-29 - 2026-12-05

6 nights

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - At sea - Samana, Dominican Republic - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - At sea - Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

$360/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise

MSC Grandiosa

2026-12-05 - 2026-12-12

7 nights

Port Canaveral, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - Ocean Cay, Bahamas - At sea - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - At sea - At sea - Port Canaveral, Florida

$381/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Eastern Caribbean

Norwegian Prima

2026-11-12 - 2026-11-15

3 nights

Port Canaveral, Florida - At sea - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - San Juan, Puerto Rico

$399/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Explorer of the Seas

2026-11-27 - 2026-12-02

5 nights

Port Canaveral, Florida - At sea - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - At sea - Port Canaveral, Florida

$406/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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13 Night Ocean Cruises Cruise

Costa Pacifica

2026-03-15 - 2026-03-28

13 nights

La Romana, Dominican Republic - Ocho Rios, Jamaica - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands - At sea - Cadiz (Seville), Spain - At sea - Barcelona, Spain

$492/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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KAYAK’s Insights for Cruises to the Dominican Republic

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your cruise to the Dominican Republic with confidence

What is the cheapest month to take a cruise to the Dominican Republic?

November is the cheapest month to sail to the Dominican Republic for cruises with an itinerary of between 4 and 8 port stops.

What is the most popular cruise line operator for Dominican Republic sailings?

The 3 most popular operators operating sailings to Dominican Republic are; Carnival, MSC Cruises, and Royal Caribbean.

What is the cheapest cruise line to sail with to Dominican Republic?

Costa is the cheapest out of all of the cruise lines that offer Dominican Republic cruises with an average cost of $701 for a 4 port itinerary. For an 8 port itinerary, the cheapest cruise line is MSC Cruises with an average cost of $1,313.

What is the cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise to the Dominican Republic?

The cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise with between 4 and 8 port stops is Sunday.

What’s the most popular departure point for sailings to Dominican Republic?

The most popular departure point for Dominican Republic cruise is Miami, Florida. The next most popular is Port Canaveral, Florida.

How many stops do people usually make on a Dominican Republic cruise?

Generally, cruises with between 4 and 8 ports are the most popular. For passengers on cruises to Dominican Republic, most passengers book a cruise with 5 stops.

What are the most popular cruise ships that sail to the Dominican Republic?

The most popular cruise ship from all cruises to the Dominican Republic is Carnival Magic.

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
September	May	$1,250	$1,237
Cheapest month to sail with an average 17% drop in price.	Most expensive month to sail with an average 18% rise in price.	Average weeknight departure price.	Average weekend departure price.

What different cabin options are available?
There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $1,989/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $934/night on average.
What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along the Dominican Republic?
There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to the Dominican Republic, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Miami, Florida, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Samana, Dominican Republic, Bimini, Bahamas, Miami, Florida.

Try to book around 1 day in advance for the best chance at a below average price.
Miami, Florida is the most popular departure port for all route types taking in a cruise around the Dominican Republic.
If you're looking to get the most out of Dominican Republic cruise and not miss out, most KAYAK users book a 7 days itinerary.