SD to Puerto Rico Ferry

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polo1club Serial expat

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polo1clubSerial expat05 August 2022 17:45:10

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Has anyone gone on this ferry? It leaves from el Puerto off El Malecon to PR. If so how was it? Are you able to go shopping and bring it back? What is allowed to be brought back to DR? I am thinking it will be a nice getaway from DR to go shop in PR if I can bring it back!

DRVisitor Serial expat

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DRVisitorSerial expat05 August 2022 18:36:02

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How long is the ride? I would assume good for the passport stamp as well.

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

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ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert05 August 2022 18:53:25

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13 hour, overnight trip, 3 times a week.

Jennifer Storm Nelson Member

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Jennifer Storm NelsonMember05 August 2022 19:16:50

I'm curious about this too! I see the info on the site and also watched a YouTube video on it. I wonder if anyone uses it as a quick way to renew their visa if they're not a resident yet. Just take a short trip to PR for a couple days and return getting a new passport stamp.聽 Sounds kinda fun but I'd like to hear someone else's experience with it.

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Guest2022Guest05 August 2022 19:27:28

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Considering there are plenty of inexpensive flights of an hour and less to San Juan, and you would need a cabin and perhaps meals, the cost for a single traveller will be similar but much longer.

polo1club Serial expat

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polo1clubSerial expat05 August 2022 19:35:46

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@lennoxnev I heard the cabin is optional and that there are a lot of places to sit and relax, also that they have lots of bar area and dancing while cruising to聽 and from. But it would be great if anyone has gone to share with us. I am thinking聽 along the line of shopping because PR has many US stores! Just do not know what is allowed back in to DR

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Guest2022Guest05 August 2022 20:03:28

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500usd every 3 months duty free.

2k for citizens at Christmas now.

You will spend more travelling that way and sleep less! Done that on cross UK channel ferries to Brittany, Scandinavian ferries and Greek ferries. Without a bed for 13 hours overnight is no fun especially if the sea is rough.

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

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ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert05 August 2022 20:05:56

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It looks like the ticket is about $300 round trip, $12 for a seat, and $65-95 for a cabin.

I thought I had found it earlier, but can't find anything now about what you can bring. As I recall, the rules were pretty much the same as what you can bring on a flight.

polo1club Serial expat

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polo1clubSerial expat05 August 2022 20:16:25

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@lennoxnev You forget I live in Las Vegas sleeping is optional for an old Raver like me! LOL

My Know my mom and dad used to use it when they were alive and living in DR, unfortunately I never asked details when I had the chance while they lived. I do recall her saying that people treated it as if it was a regular cruise for the trip duration.

legs208 Active member

Member since 07 January 2019

legs208Active member05 August 2022 20:32:56

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My wife鈥檚 aunt lives in PR and uses the ferry 4-6 times a year. She gets a cabin, but rarely uses it as there is a casino on the ferry.

carla5contreras New member

Member since 19 July 2022

carla5contrerasNew member06 August 2022 21:35:14

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I have family in PR that travels using the Ferry once or twice a year.聽 They bring their vehicle, avoiding renting a car in RD.聽 They bring it full with all you can imagine. Food, snack, cloth, shoes, ect.聽 As far as I know they do not pay anything else than the ticket for themselves and the vehicle.

It is pretty convenient, however is necessary to mention that cost of living is higher in PR...food and clothes are more expensive than in some cities in US.聽 PR is an island and they import many of their goods.聽 That been said, I would recommend for you to try it and let us know how it goes.

The rules could be different departing from DR to PR...I am curious and will follow the post for more information.

TienesUnMapa Member

Member since 18 April 2022

TienesUnMapaMember07 August 2022 14:04:52

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As someone who enjoys train and ferry rides even if a plane may be faster, I've been interested in this ferry for a while. (And I've seen the vessel at the Rio Ozama terminal). What I've heard is that the experience can be excruciating due to delays. Not 15 minutes either - I know someone who took the westward journey and there was a 9 hour delay, turning the trip into a 24 hour voyage.

Oscarsahony Sanchez Contributor

Member since 09 July 2021

Oscarsahony SanchezContributor17 August 2022 14:47:00

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morning family.

we are thinking on taking this ferry maybe next month for my BD. I will let you know the do's and don'ts and more soon.

we should be back im DR by end of month I hope

2VPsoldier Serial expat

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2VPsoldierSerial expat17 August 2022 17:48:01

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Sounds good - from start to finish....looking forward to learning more about this....

Profe Agayu Active member

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Profe AgayuActive member20 August 2022 17:59:11

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@carla5contreras What?!!! You can bring your car from PR to use in DR v铆a the ferry? I never knew that. I am very curious to know how that works. I'd be interested in doing that

arezkiofstow Member

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arezkiofstowMember20 August 2022 22:50:59

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Yes and plenty of videos on that on YouTube

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert21 August 2022 10:57:27

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If you are thinking you can bring a car from Puerto Rico and import it that way - no!聽 Doesn't work that way.

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