Odyssey of the Seas Dwell Weblog – Day 4 – La Romana, Dominican Republic

November 28, 2022

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In the present day we visited the Dominican Republic for the primary time, which makes it a pleasant change of tempo.

I’ve had many cruises with scheduled stops to a port within the Dominican Republic, however they at all times ended up being cancelled.

In the present day, we’re visiting La Romana, which is on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic.

Odyssey of the Seas wasn’t due in till about 10am, so we took our time within the morning and grabbed breakfast at Cafe @ Two70.

Because the ship pulled into La Romana, the mountainous countryside stood out instantly.

Previous to the cruise, I booked a non-public boat constitution via an internet site referred to as GetMyBoat. It is a third-party itemizing of boats you may constitution, and this one appeared like an ideal match. It was 3 hours of getting the boat to ourselves, and it comes with a crew, lunch, and some stops alongside the way in which.

The boat left from Punta Cana, which is a couple of 45 minute automotive journey away. The corporate that chartered the boat organized for a further price transportation to and from the port. Carlos was ready once we disembarked and met us within the taxi lot.

I consider we docked a little bit early, so we had been in a position to stroll off the ship sooner than I anticipated. There’s a small port space with a lot of outlets you may browse as you stroll out (or again in as you come).

We met Carlos who had a big passenger van and he bought us on our method. The children beloved when he connected his cellphone to the Bluetooth and performed their favourite songs.

I did not notice Punta Cana was as shut as it’s to La Romana, primarily through freeway.

As soon as we bought to the seaside, Carlos dropped us off on the primary constructing for the corporate that owns the boats they constitution. We signed the mandatory paperwork and had been taken immediately to the seaside to board our boat.

We had booked a 60 foot lengthy boat that has 2 ranges, 2 bogs, and even a water slide off the again of the boat.

Our go to would take us to a snorkeling spot and a swimming spot to get pleasure from. Alongside the way in which we might additionally go to a dolphin park. All of the stops are at numerous areas simply off the coast, so there is not any lengthy commute occasions on the water.

Because it was reserved only for us, the boat felt very massive with tons of area. And because it was our personal constitution, as quickly as we had been able to go, the captain pulled up anchor and we had been on our method.

Our first cease was a snorkeling space, the place the boat supplied all of the tools. You would optionally simply hop within the water for a swim with out snorkel gear in case you most popular to simply be within the water.

One of many crew members escorted us across the water and helped the youngsters. There was a robust present, so there was numerous swimming required.

After we bought again onboard, it was time for lunch. I paid further to get an upgraded lunch choice for the youngsters, so we had burgers, hen kabobs, and fruit. Later we had been served chips and salsa.

Additionally included had been mushy drinks and rum punch and rum and cokes. We had the choice to BYOB as properly, with a cease at a liquor stand earlier than boarding the boat.

We handed by a dolphin park, which meant we might see dolphins swimming round of their enclosure from our boat. We did not go in or something, so it is merely a fast minute lengthy cease to look.

Subsequent up was our swimming cease, the place we might get within the water that was about 4 or 5 toes deep.

This proved to be greatest time of the day, as a result of the youngsters beloved happening the water slide over and over and all of us bought time to calm down within the water.

After the swim, we began heading again to shore.

I beloved our time as a result of it delivered precisely what was promised. We bought again to La Romana with 2 and a half hours to spare, which is at all times my main concern when doing a tour alone removed from the port.

The crew had been nice, and having the boat to ourselves was incredible. It felt particular and I solely want we had extra time through the tour. In case you are questioning, the boat price $688, after which it was a further $300 for the roundtrip transportation and upgraded lunch.

Carlos drove us again and we browsed a couple of outlets on the port earlier than getting again on the ship.

After showering, it was time for supper at Wonderland.

My youngsters wished to eat at Wonderland as a result of they’ve by no means dined there and thought the whimsical nature of the restaurant sounded enjoyable. I’ve to confess I’d have most popular eating elsewhere.

Because it turned out, the youngsters beloved the expertise. The children menu was a homerun, and the primary menu objects ended up being actually good. Plus, the youngsters beloved the schtick greater than I assumed they’d.