Fantastic news as more than 25,000 tourists have visited the Dominican Republic via cruise ships accoring to figures given by harbour management cruising company Sans Souci Holdings.  Yesterday saw the closing of the cruising season at a ceremony held in Santo Domingo which is the cruise ship capital of the Dominican Republic.

The tourists brought in an exta income of approx 3 billion pesos to the country from November to April 2006 - 2007, the director of Sans Souci Holdings said, Senor Molina.

They are planning next year to extend the cruise season for another six months.  Introducing new cruise boats have been proposed including the Legend of the Sea and cruise boats from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines too.

Senor Molina also added that his company is working towards a wonderful new terminal at Sans Souci.

The cruise season ended amongst much fanfare and celebrations yesterday with live music, dancing and troupes performing native and folk dances with media and television people present.