Marina Zar Par, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

Created by sue. Last modified on 2008-06-26 19:04:52
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We would like to submit a comment on our experience in the Marina Zar Par in the Dominican Republic. We arrived there on the 9th of March 2008 and stayed for one month. We were welcomed by the marina staff which brought by boat the officials from customs to our vessel on the buoy. The customs control took place very efficiently without any problems and the three young officials were very polite. After that we went to immigration who have an office in the marina. The lady in charge was very kind and the check-in was straightforward. To get a "Dispachio" for leaving, the best thing is to notify the staff of the marina twenty four hours in advance, and then it works just fine.

We liked the way the Marina Zar Par has been built. Particularly the "kiosquos" are great. They offer a shadowed space where you can meet other sailors or enjoy the free internet access using the provided 110 V power. A great spot.

Furthermore, the office of the marina lent us a mobile phone for free. We just had to load some money on it and were able to communicate with whomever we wanted. In the office there is a computer for internet access, free. Also the food in the restaurant inside the marina is very tasty, we enjoyed it very much.

The marina is placed next to the public beach of San Andres. You can meet the Dominicans there, listen to their good music and enjoy life.

Concerning supplies, there is a well equipped chandlery next to the marina. Fruits, vegetables and drinks can be bought five minutes away in San Andres or in a supermarket in Boca Chica, which is a beautiful fifteen minutes walk away from the marina. Not to forget the Italian shop in Boca Chica selling fresh bread and a good choice of meat and other tasty stuff for reasonable prices. On top of all this, a public bus runs to the capital, Santo Domingo. The ride takes about fifty minutes.

The staff of the marina are very friendly and helpful and the officials all are very kind and polite. Just go and explore the Dominican Republic. The people are great.

Ariane Fürer Landolt and Martin Landolt
SY Suleika, Basel, Switzerland