See DR Formalities for detailed clearance information and fees.
The marina organises clearance procedures.
Come alongside the fuel dock for clearance. Be sure to have either large balloon fenders or all lines rigged at the ready as officials will come aboard immediately. Latest reports indicate that you will be boarded by 7 or 8 officials who will not remove their shoes and will want to search the boat (quite probably the bilges as well!).
The marina website publishes the current fees payable - have the correct money in US$ as they will not give change.
It is advisable to get the marina to arrange for the departure visit (by the same 7 or 8 officials!) at least an hour earlier than your actual departure time.
Last updated: May 2022
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I was in Cap Cana Marina on a 50ft sailing catamaran from February 5-10, 2025.
The channel into the marina is well marked with buoys, but has a depth of 7-8 feet (2-2.3 meters) sometimes. The channel is narrow, crosswinds and waves make it difficult to pass. Inside the marina is comfortable and quiet. Electricity 110/220 volts, water, showers, restaurants, a beach and a gym are available. It is comfortable to relax here after the passage on clean beaches and without the hustle and bustle of the city. For a trip to the supermarket, use Uber.
You can keep in touch by phone +1 (809) 6691250 via WhatsApp in advance. Edward quickly responds and helps when you arrive at the marina. Before entering the channel, call the marina on VHF 72.
Felt save in Punta Cana! Juan very (!) helpfull and some staff in office as well. Need a rental car (60 $ / day) to get around. You need a visitor pass to get in and out the marina. Immigration is exhausting – also when leaving.
Very nice place! Very good all around shelter, very nice and helpful staff. Renting a car for provisioning and driving around is recommended, as the Marina is part of an Appartement Ressort.
Gasstation in the harbor. No chandler near.
Call Marina on VHF 72 about 10 miles before you enter. They will onform you about the depths. When you see the yellow buoy line up with the entrance channel which is excellent marked. Stay closer to the red buoys, depth 8-8,5 ft !
Let me add, that we spent really wonderful and relaxing days here. I can recommend Cap Cana for all who seek for a pause and relaxing in a really wonderful surrounding. The staff is very polite and helpful at any questions or need. The nights are quiet as there are no discos or clubs around and the harbour is perfectly sheltered. The marvellous beach is close walking distance (max. 5 mins). You can also ask for a transfer with a golf cart. The restaurants are very tasty and classy, the whole area is perfectly maintained and security is 24/7.
When I am close again, I will stop here definitely again.
Save marina with the very friendly habourmaster Juan.
20 Minutes to drive to the very good supermarket National.
Customs, immagrations: expansive, long lasting, indeed up to 7 officals!
Fuel was good, the pilot was good. The slip was very far from everything. Not really walking distance so you need to use their golf card driver up until 6 when the office closes. Beach area was nice but the desk said Marina guests could not use pools. Cute beach bar. $6 regular Presidents. No laundry machines now.
Has to be sent out. Wifi did not work at our slip. Couldn’t get on and off our vessel easily or safely. Check out was good once we got past the desk girl who was always ‘confused’ and reluctant. Our golf cart driver made sure it was well coordinated for our Despacho. Everything was on time. Pre-checkout is the key. No surge here.