Quantum cruise summer 2015.

[Bill_B.]

Ok, so my friends and I are planning a Quantum cruise in the summer of 2015. Looking at RC's web site, it shows the 8 night cruise porting in Samana in the Dominican Republic. Has RCCL ever stopped there or has anyone been there? If so what is it like? Thanks.

[Cigar King]

We're stopping there on the Explorer next March. Haven't been before, and from what I have read it does not appear to be a well developed port. In a way, I prefer that, since it may be more authentic, if that makes sense.

[Russ Lomas]

Ok, so my friends and I are planning a Quantum cruise in the summer of 2015. Looking at RC's web site, it shows the 8 night cruise porting in Samana in the Dominican Republic. Has RCCL ever stopped there or has anyone been there? If so what is it like? Thanks.

We visited Samana on the NCL Spirit about 6 or 7 years ago. We did a ship excursion to the island of Cayo Levantado. It was outstanding. Most of the others who went ashore to the mainland were not as impressed as we were. A few loved it, but most said there was not much to do. Granted, that was 7 years ago and a lot may have changed. We were one of the few cruises going to Samana way back then. That being said, I personally would be happy returning to Samana and would definitely take my family to Cayo Levantado for a day excursion again.

[setsail]

if you put samana in the search feature you will get pages of info.

[jt'scruisinmom]

The Explorer has gone to Samana many times over the last several years. Samana is a tender port and has several excursion options. On our last cruise, several people just tendered to the port and met up with a driver who took them to a nearby resort. They had a wonderful time. Just remember to allow extra time to tender back to the ship if you go off on your own, as the tenders can sometimes run on island time.

[Bill_B.]

That is some good info to start with thanks for the info.

[ibcnusoon]

That is some good info to start with thanks for the info.

 

Lots of info on Samana on the DR port board: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=374

 

NCL Gem stops there too, was booked on a cruise but after Sandy we had to cancel, never did get there. We were planning on going to Cayo Levantado. There is tour guide in DR who gets rave reviews if you'd like to do something else besides Cayo or going into town:

 

http://www.toursamanawithterry.com/

[nelblu]

Ok, so my friends and I are planning a Quantum cruise in the summer of 2015. Looking at RC's web site, it shows the 8 night cruise porting in Samana in the Dominican Republic. Has RCCL ever stopped there or has anyone been there? If so what is it like? Thanks.

 

Is the Quantum schedule out because I don't see on RCL's web site.

[joysav]

Originally Posted by Bill_B.

Ok, so my friends and I are planning a Quantum cruise in the summer of 2015. Looking at RC's web site, it shows the 8 night cruise porting in Samana in the Dominican Republic. Has RCCL ever stopped there or has anyone been there? If so what is it like? Thanks.

 

Is the Quantum schedule out because I don't see on RCL's web site.

 

My understanding she will be going North from NY by then

 

Anthem of the Seas goes South in spring 2015

 

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[Bill_B.]

Go to http://www.royalcaribbean.com.

Click the plan a cruise tab.

Click Quantum of the Seas.

Scroll all the way down and there are 3 different cruise choices to choose from.

[ibcnusoon]

Go to http://www.royalcaribbean.com.

Click the plan a cruise tab.

Click Quantum of the Seas.

Scroll all the way down and there are 3 different cruise choices to choose from.

 

I don't see anything that says Quantum of the Seas after I clicked the "Plan a Cruise" tab.

 

EDIT: Sorry, I logged in and tried, then I saw it. You have to be logged in?

Edited May 23, 2013 by ibcnusoon

[Yorkvillain]

On my Explorer cruise in March, cruise director Richard Spacey said that Samana is Spanish for "stay on the ship". :eek:

 

I didn't get off the ship when we were there however next year I do plan to get off and check out Cayo Levantado.

Edited May 23, 2013 by Yorkvillain

[sharon0723]

Definitely do Cayo Levantado -- it's a beautiful beach! We've been there a few times and really like it!

[celebrity]

I don't see anything that says Quantum of the Seas after I clicked the "Plan a Cruise" tab.

 

EDIT: Sorry, I logged in and tried, then I saw it. You have to be logged in?

 

I logged in and nothing came up.

What am I doing wrong?

[Bill_B.]

I don't know. It is on there somewhere I have not had any issues myself.

[celebrity]

I don't know. It is on there somewhere I have not had any issues myself.

 

Bill, under plan a cruise, did you simply type in a date?

[nplab]

Oasis of the seas Saturday,can't wait!

[mcd2745]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/quantumoftheseas/meet-the-ship/itineraries/

 

 

They don't give you dates, just maps of the itineraries.

[smoosh21]

We're stopping there on the Explorer next March. Haven't been before, and from what I have read it does not appear to be a well developed port. In a way, I prefer that, since it may be more authentic, if that makes sense.

 

I agree. About 8 years ago we stopped in Puerto Barrios in Guatemala, very undeveloped. We took an independent tour over to Livingston with a cruise up the Rio Dulce. One of the best shore excursions ever.