Dominican Republic will build four new ports. It hopes that more tourists will arrive then.

The new port terminal in Arroyo Barril, Dominican Republic, is set to open on November 24, with MSC Opera as its first ship. This public-private partnership aims to handle 230,000 passengers by 2027, increasing to 1 million by 2030. The terminal will join seven existing cruise terminals in the region. Additional investments include a cruise terminal in Barahona and facilities for eco-cruises in Manzanillo. The Dominican Port Authority plans to build another terminal in Santo Domingo to enhance access to the Colonial City. These developments are part of a broader strategy to modernize infrastructure and boost tourism and trade in the country.