🧭 Official Charts Covering Harbor Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 NGA DNC charts: 25723 Approaches to Bahia de Samana; 25724 Bahia de Samana (plans include Santa Bárbara de Samaná). 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Channel Marks Trusted Secondary Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Entrance channel reported as marked by 8 buoys. 75% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Pilot Boarding Location & Comms Trusted Secondary Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Pilot reportedly boards at Punta Balandra; Pilot/Harbour Master contact via VHF Channel 16. 75% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Anchorages Availability Trusted Secondary Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Deep-water anchorages available at several locations in Samana Bay; local pilot recommended before anchoring. 75% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Arroyo Barril Berth Reported Size Trusted Secondary Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Arroyo Barril finger pier length ~230 m; width ~25.5 m (passenger terminal berth). 75% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Local Tug Availability Trusted Secondary Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 No tugs available locally; tugs must be sourced from Puerto Plata or Santo Domingo if required. 70% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entry Hours / Restrictions Trusted Secondary Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Sources report day and night entry possible, but local pilot and aid reliability should be confirmed. 70% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment