Dominican Republic
An area with plenty of culture, nature and untouched coastlines.
Caribbean – Diary – Volume II – No. 8
24.12. - 31.12.2024 Caribbean Christmas, a birthday, and then off to the New Year... There's plenty of room for us at the Bahia Samana Marina, so we can easily dock in a berth, and help is also available. After the formalities are cleared up, we explore the marina – there's no Christmas menu at the marina restaurant – all the tables are booked. So, cooking...
Catamaran “Joline” in Playa El Valle – north coast of the Dominican Republic – from a bird’s eye view
January 2025 2. Drone flight...
Santo Domingo – the oldest colonial city in the New World
08 - 11.12.2024 In the footsteps of Christopher Columbus... Santo Domingo was founded at the end of the 15th century by Bartolomeo—Christopher Columbus's brother—at the foot of the Ozama River and was the third attempt by the Spanish to settle the island. This makes it the oldest colonial city in the New World. His son, Diego, served as viceroy here for a long time. What...
Caribbean – Diary – Volume II – No. 7
20.12. - 23.12.2024 To Samana Bay and Baccardi Island... On Friday, it's time to cast off again. With two stops along the way, we plan to reach Samana Bay, located on the north side of the island. The officials arrive on board punctually in the morning, there's the next dispatch—then refueling—and the journey can continue... The catamaran...
Caribbean – Diary – Volume II – No. 6
15.12. - 19.12.2024 The two of us continue... Our 30-nautical-mile journey takes us to the first anchorage. There's little wind, so we have to motor most of the way. At one point, a heavy rain front passes over us. We anchor in the bay off Catalina Island, also touted as the "Island of Dreams." Hundreds of deck chairs await excursion guests from La Romana...