Dominican Capital’s Cruise Ship Port Reconstruction Close to Completion

The first phase of the project to build the Sans Souci cruise ship terminal is concluding with the reconstruction of piers, new infrastructure, and with the improvements of nautical systems, at a cost of more than $50 million.

Sans Souci Group president Lisandro Macarrulla yesterday said the Don Diego terminal has received more than 150,000 passengers since 2007. He said the Eastern Zone has many tourist attractions which have yet to be suitably exploited.

He showed the advance of the works to reporters, authorities of Santo Domingo East and special guests. “We have worked with the mayors of the National District and of Santo Domingo East to measure the social impact of this work in Villa Duarte and adjacent sectors.”

The terminal has three floors, which Macarrulla said is among the most modern and functional in the Caribbean and Central America. He said in five years one million passengers are expected to arrive in the terminal.