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Krazy Kruizers · 07-29-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by islandcruiser

We were in Samana on the Explorer earlier this year and were let down by this port as well. We were lucky enough to find a private tour with Casa Dorado. It was an experience never to be forgotten and the beach at Playa Rincon was breath taking. I of course, will opt to stay on the ship next time because once in a lifetime is enough for me at this port.

blueyes23701 · 07-29-2009, 10:14 PM

Okay, I loved Samana, went on a motorcycle cart with DH, SIL,BIL. went up to a mountain it was absolutely beautiful. Yes, there was extreme poverty but I wouldn't have missed the waterfall.

neillcin · 09-27-2009, 08:21 PM

Depending upon your interests, you may or may not enjoy spending time IN Samana. If you’d like to see how Dominicans live and work, Samana is a nice place to do it. The “public market”, where you can buy food, clothes, fruit trees, CD’s, tools, and more, is quite interesting. And Samana is a jumping off point for several worthwhile excursions, again, depending upon your interests. One of my favorites is a small beach, La Playita, in Las Galeras, a picturesque fishing/tourist village nearby. A 30 minute cab ride allows beautiful views of the ocean, and colorful Dominican homes and gardens. At the beach, you’ll can swim or rent snorkeling equipment or a lounge chair then have a delicious lunch of freshly caught fish at one of the prettiest beaches in the country.