Samana to Sabana de la Mar

Sabana de la Mar is one of only two towns in the Dominican Republic that benefits from the use of a local ferry. “El Bote” provides transportation across Samana Bay to Samana. The trip takes just one hour, which is a huge improvement on the 10 hours it takes to get there on land.

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Journey Overview

Duration: 1h
Distance: 16 km

Price One Way:  15 USD

Price Return Ticket: 28 USD (The return ticket have to be used on the same day)

Samana – Sabana de la Mar
Sabana de la Mar – Samana

Timetable:

Sabana de la Mar – Samana (Main dock) 

9:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 3:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M.

Samana (Main dock) – Sabana de la Mar

7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 3:00 P.M.

RECOMMENDATIONS!

Buy your ticket a day before

The first ferry have usually lower occupancy and the ocean is in better condition.

Please, be at the main port 15 min before departure.

Booking Terms & Conditions

– Reservations:
The ticket is strictly personal. It is not transferable and is valid only for the specific route that has been issued for. The reservation must be made at least 12 hours before departure.

The ticket is valid for 2 weeks from the travel date.

The ticket can be changed for another departure date or time till up to 48 hours before departure date for any day within 2 weeks from the travel day.

– Tickets cancellation:
After departure, tickets are neither cancelled nor reverted to open and the date of travel cannot be changed.

Cancellation Fees

If you do not redeem your ticket within 2 weeks from the travel date, your ticket will automatically cancelled and non refundable.
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– Up to 14 days before departure date: 100% refund on tickets value.
– Up to 7 days before departure date: 70% refund on tickets value.
– Up to 48 hours before departure date: 50% refund on tickets value.
– Cancellations made in less than 48 hours before departure are NOT entitled to a refund.