Dominican Republic's main multipurpose port

Sansouci

Port Santo Domingo stands out for being the main multipurpose port in the Dominican Republic and the first in America. Located in the heart of the city of Santo Domingo and managed under concession by SANSOUCI since 2005, it is known for:

  • To be the leading port operator in vehicle processing in the Dominican Republic.
  • To be a commercial, tourist and cultural link between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico through Ferries del Caribe.
  • Being the only port in the city of Santo Domingo that carries out passenger operations.

The leading port in vehicle processing

Port Santo Domingo is the leader in vehicle processing in the Dominican Republic. Annually, it receives more than 70,000 units transported by the main car carriers in the world from more than 68 ports in 48 countries.

A port with vehicular transshipment

The privileged location and operational efficiency of Port Santo Domingo make it ideal for carrying out transshipment operations, for which it also has a 20,000m2 storage area certified under the Logistics Center regime.

Exclusive vehicle warehouse

SANSOUCI has a dedicated warehouse for handling vehicles with the capacity to store more than 7,000 units simultaneously. It is managed together with Fast Auto Logistics, a logistics operator specialized in the handling of ro-ro cargo using the highest technology..

Cargo traceability

SANSOUCI is the only port operator in the Dominican Republic with a Terminal Operating System specialized in the handling and management of ro-ro cargo. The system streamlines the planning of shipping line operations and allows customers to know the status of their units in real time.

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Containerized cargo

With 4 weekly services, the highest frequency of arrivals and departures of containers and loose cargo to and from Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles is offered from the Port of Santo Domingo.

53 'containers to and from Jacksonville, FL

A unique 53′ container service to and from Jacksonville, Florida is offered through two departures a week from Port Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo-Puerto Rico Passengers

Via Ferries del Caribe SANSOUCI links the cities of Santo Domingo and San Juan, PR offering travelers an unparalleled sailing experience aboard a ship with all the comforts of a cruise ship.

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Your entrance to Greater Santo Domingo

Port Santo Domingo has served as the maritime gateway for hundreds of years to the first city of America. Its facilities have witnessed the trust placed by the main cruise lines, making it one of the most important urban cruise ports in the Caribbean today.

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A privileged location

One of the main attractions of Port Santo Domingo is its proximity to the Colonial City, which is only a few minutes walk away, which greatly facilitates access for cruise passengers arriving at the port. In addition, Santo Domingo Port is just 20 minutes away from the International Airport of the Americas.

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Modern cruise terminals

Port Santo Domingo has two modern terminals for cruise operations, which have the highest standards of security and logistics for passenger traffic, both for homeport and transit operations. The Don Diego terminal has a design capable of accommodating up to 3,000 passengers. On the other hand, the Sans Souci terminal is characterized by its extensive facilities capable of handling up to 5,000 passengers.

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Get to know a World Heritage Site

Do not miss the opportunity to walk and admire the first European city of the new world, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1990 for being one of the most emblematic old towns in the Caribbean. Enjoy its main attractions such as the Alcázar de Colón or the Catedral Primada de América.

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A unique experience

Port Santo Domingo offers you a wide program of excursion services and activities for local and international groups, as well as cruise lines. Our diverse range of services ranges from cultural excursions to leisure and adventure excursions for your enjoyment.

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