Crystal Serenity — Upcoming Port Calls & Shore Excursions

Crystal Serenity offers a Caribbean itinerary that calls at two ports in the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana and Samana. With two recorded calls on file and 195 active tours listed at these ports, travelers have a wide array of shore excursion options to explore the region’s natural beauty and local culture.

Ports of Call and Shore Experiences

Punta Cana is known for its long beaches and clear waters. Shore excursions here typically include snorkeling trips over coral reefs, catamaran sails along the coast, and visits to ecological reserves with lagoons and tropical gardens. Travelers can also explore the indigenous Taino cultural sites or take a dune buggy ride through inland countryside.

Samana offers a more rugged landscape with lush hills and waterfalls. Popular shore activities include boat tours to the Los Haitises National Park, where mangrove forests and limestone caves with ancient petroglyphs are the highlights. Whale-watching excursions are common from January to March when humpback whales migrate to the bay. For a cultural experience, guided walks through the town of Santa Barbara de Samana reveal its unique history of African and European influences.

With 195 tours available across these two ports, Crystal Serenity guests can choose from a mix of water sports, nature hikes, and cultural sightseeing without the need to invent specific tour names or prices.